Improving the Protection Performance of AA2024-T3 in 3.5 wt% NaCl Solution Using the Synergistic Effect of Cerium Cations and Diethyldithiocarbamate Molecules

Abstract

In the present work, the synergistic effect of diethyldithiocarbamate (DDTC) molecules and Ce3+ cations on the corrosion inhibition of the 2024-T3 aluminum alloy was assessed by employing surface analysis and electrochemical tests. For this purpose, potentiodynamic polarization, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy were measured in the presence of Ce3+ cations and DDTC molecules. Also, surface analysis methods were employed to study the mechanisms of the inhibition in the presence of the Ce3+ cations and DDTC molecules. The results showed strong synergism between the DDTC molecules and Ce3+ cations due to the creation of a complex film on the surface of AA2024-T3. The complex film formation on the AA2024-T3 surface was proved using scanning electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and attenuated total reflection Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. Also, cathodic inhibition behavior and a wide passivation range attributed to the Ce+DDTC system were illustrated by the potentiodynamic polarization testing.