Abstract
The alloying effect of Sb in a new low-alloy steel for the purpose of FGD materials was investigated by potentiodynamic polarization, linear polarization resistance measurement, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and weight loss measurements in an aggressive solution of 16.9 vol.% H 2SO 4 + 0.35 vol.% HCl (modified green death solution) at 60 °C, pH −0.3. All measurements confirmed the marked improvement in the corrosion behavior of the low-alloy steel via the addition of a small amount of Sb, particularly for the 0.10Sb steel. Pitting corrosion was detected by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) on the surface of blank steel and 0.05Sb steel, but not 0.10Sb steel, after weight loss measurements. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis of the corroded surfaces after EIS and linear polarization measurements showed that the decrease in corrosion rates was due to the formation of a protective Sb 2O 5 oxide film on the surface of the Sb-containing steels. Moreover, the addition of 0.10% Sb stimulated the development of high corrosion inhibiting, Cu-containing compounds which further inhibited the anodic and cathodic reactions.
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