Abstract
This paper focuses on the development of a new green inhibitor “aqueous extract of Paronychia argentea” for reducing calcium carbonate scale formation on metallic surfaces. The effects of temperature and biocides on the efficiency of the inhibitor were investigated. Their antiscaling properties have been evaluated by the chronoamperometry method and the calcareous layers were characterized by scanning electron microscopy observations. A complete scaling inhibition was obtained with a concentration of 70ppm of green inhibitor for calcocarbonically pure water at 20°C and 45°C. However, its efficiency was decreased at 60°C. Different commercially available biocides named B310, B320, B330 and B340 were also tested. The biocide B340 was the only found not compatible with green inhibitor.
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