Corrosion Resistance Of Mild Steel Research Articles

Trisodium phosphate-loaded magnesium‑aluminum layered double hydroxides/oxidized-multiwalled carbon nanotubes self-assembled 2D-nanohybrid for designing a multifunctional smart epoxy nanocomposite

In this study, a hybrid nanomaterial based on layered double hydroxides (LDH) and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCN) was fabricated using a co-precipitation method. Trisodium phosphate (TP) was loaded into the designed nanocarrier to enhance the corrosion resistance of mild steel in 3.5 wt% NaCl media. Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, Raman, and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analyses were carried out to investigate the magnesium‑aluminum layered double hydroxides/oxidized-multiwalled carbon nanotubes (Mg-AL-LDH/O-MWCN) structure and morphology before and after loading of trisodium phosphate. Furthermore, the nanocarrier inhibition capability was evaluated through electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), polarization, and field emission-scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) techniques. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) was also employed to estimate the anticorrosion properties of the epoxy coating loaded with TP-LDH/O-MWCN. The EIS evaluation of the intact coating revealed the impedance at the lowest frequency (|Z|0.01 Hz) of about 109 Ω.cm2 after 42 days of immersion for the trisodium phosphate-layered double hydroxides/oxidized-multi-walled carbon nanotubes@epoxy (TP-LDH/O-MWCN@EP) sample and the lowest value of breakpoint frequency was obtained for this sample (fb = 0.063 Hz). These findings prove the trisodium phosphate-layered double hydroxides/oxidized-multi-walled carbon nanotubes (TP-LDH/O-MWCN) particles' effectiveness in the epoxy coating water/ion barrier function enhancement. EIS results indicated the enhancement of the charge transfer resistance (Rct) of the scratched coatings, from 65.97 kΩ.cm2 for the pure epoxy (EP) sample to 94.87 kΩ.cm2 for the trisodium phosphate-layered double hydroxides/oxidized-multi-walled carbon nanotubes@epoxy (TP-LDH/O-MWCN@EP) sample, revealing the self-repairing behavior of the designed coating. In addition, the adhesion properties of the samples coated with LDH/O-MWCN@EP and TP-LDH/O-MWCN@EP were studied by pull-off and cathodic disbonding tests, leading to a 33% reduction in adhesion loss and a 52.23% reduction in the diameter of cathodic delamination. The tensile test conducted on the samples indicated an increase in the ultimate tensile strength (σUTS), elongation break (Ɛb), and toughness values by 188%, 223%, and 800%, respectively, in comparison with the pure epoxy (EP) sample.

Effects of Welding Techniques on the Corrosion Resistance of Mild Steel

The performance and longevity of welded structures depend heavily on corrosion resistance, particularly when mild steel is used as the primary material. The paper provides an overview of the investigation of the influence of various welding techniques on the corrosion resistance of mild steel. The study combines mild steel specimens using spot-welding, gas metal arc, and electric arc welding techniques. Electrochemical and immersion testing techniques are used to assess the welded samples' resistance to corrosion. The impact of metal microstructure, welded zone surface characteristics, corrosion rates, and filler material selection on corrosion resistance is examined. The results demonstrate that the choice of welding process has a significant effect on mild steel corrosion resistance. Some techniques have a higher level of corrosion resistance owing to the use of heat. As exposure duration rises, both diluted and concentrated hydrochloric acids cause weight loss in the absence of an inhibitor. The temperature increased over time until 190 minutes, which resulted in a decrease in temperature efficiency. In the impact test, adding 3%, 6%, and 9% of the welded components to the metal alloy increased the impact's energy output from 12.32 J to 12.69 J, 12.99 J, and 13.51 J, respectively. The energy effect of the reinforced mild steel was reduced owing to the brittleness of the welded parts relative to the ductile metal matrix. The composite absorbs impact stresses, and the enhanced weight ratio of the welded mild steel thereby increases its toughness.

New inorganic inhibitors derived from cefotaxime to enhance corrosion resistance of mild steel in 3% NaCl

To overcome the threat of corrosion and its cost, a new Schiff base was prepared and utilized to synthesize inorganic inhibitors to enhance corrosion resistance and reduce current density. The Schiff base was obtained from the interaction of cefotaxime with acetylacetone, while 1H NMR and IR spectra were used to confirm the preparation. Moreover, FeIII, CoII, NiII and CuII metal salts were reacted with the Schiff base to give the corresponding complexes. Meanwhile, the non-ionic behavior of the observed complexes in solutions was proved from the conductance results. In addition, the octahedral geometry and the postulated structure of complexes were determined from CHNM%, IR spectroscopy, UV-visible spectra, and TGA analysis. Also, the energy of molecular orbitals (HOMO and LUMO) and other quantum mechanics parameters were calculated using the DFT method. The observed results indicated the reactivity of metal complexes and their ability to donate electrons more than the Schiff base. Furthermore, the corrosion rate of a steel sample under various concentrations of inhibitors was calculated by a potentiodynamic polarization test. The obtained data displayed that metal complexes declined the corrosion rate more than the Schiff base; therefore, the binding between the metal ion and the Schiff base improved the inhibition efficiency.

Enhancing corrosion resistance of mild steel in hydrochloric acid with Chiquita banana sap extract.

The corrosion of metals is still a huge challenge for various industries, and the pursuit of effective treatments ensures environmental sustainability. In this study, we utilized Chiquita banana sap-water extract (BSWE) to prevent mild steel from electrochemical corrosion in a 0.1 M HCl at room temperature. Corrosion resistance was assessed using various electrochemical methodologies, combining with surface characterization techniques. The results showed a high level of effectiveness when the corrosion current density decreased from 3292.67 μA cm-2 (for the sample immerged in the blank solution) to 187.33 μA cm-2 after 24 hours of immersion in the solution containing BSWE at a 2000 ppm concentration, equivalent to corrosion efficiency of 94.32%. Surface characterization revealed diminished corrosion on the inhibited steel surface due to the formation of a protective layer. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy results demonstrated the presence of BSWE ingredients combining with iron oxides and hydroxides to form a smooth protective layer. Furthermore, theoretical calculations also indicated that the addition of BSWE can reduce steel surface damage when exposing to corrosive environment. The inhibitor based on banana sap extract can be referred to as a sustainable protective coating since it is biodegradable, abundantly available in banana plants and free of other harmful substances.

Examination of the main chemical components of essential oil of Syzygium aromaticum as a corrosion inhibitor on the mild steel in 0.5 M HCl medium

The study delves into the versatile applications of essential oils, natural aromatic compounds derived from plants through hydro-distillation or cold extraction, across industries such as cosmetics, fragrances, food processing, traditional medicine, and agriculture. Notably, these plant-derived compounds have gained prominence as corrosion inhibitors for metals and alloys in acidic environments. The research focuses on evaluating the inhibitory capacity of Suzygium aromaticuim on regular steel submerged in an acidic medium, employing various concentrations of essential oil (1.5 g/L to 6 g/L). The inhibitory effectiveness was evaluated using electrochemical techniques, including potentiodynamic polarization curves and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Electrochemical measurements and optical microscope analyses were used to examine the effect of cloves' essential oils on the corrosion resistance of mild steel in a 0.5 M HCl media. NMR and IR spectroscopy were used to learn about the two isolated chemicals (eugenol and β-caryophyllene). The corrosion-inhibiting properties of β-caryophyllene at 2 g/L in an acidic media were studied. Density functional theory (DFT) computations and molecular dynamics simulations were used to isolate the essential oil component of cloves responsible for the corrosion inhibition of mild steel. Inhibition effectiveness peaked at 94 % at 4 g/L, leading the researchers to infer that the natural substance is a mixed-type inhibitor. Optical microscope analysis confirmed the protection offered at the optimum concentration, while β-caryophyllene demonstrated noteworthy inhibitor efficiency, especially when compared to Eugenol. DFT analysis further supported the corrosion inhibition potential of β-caryophyllene in aggressive solutions.

Experimental and computational study of L-Glutathione reduced as a green corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in alkaline environment

L-Glutathione reduced (GSH) is a small molecule peptide found in large quantities in living organisms, particularly in animal liver cells. Its unique structure gives it great potential to act as an environmentally friendly and efficient corrosion inhibitor. The inhibition properties of GSH for mild steel in simulated concrete pore solutions (SCPS) containing chlorine was investigated by electrochemical tests and SEM-EDS surface analysis. According to the experimental results, GSH mainly blocked the cathodic corrosion reaction and has a corrosion inhibition efficiency of up to 92.3% at room temperature, enhancing the corrosion resistance of mild steel. The isothermal adsorption results indicate that the adsorption behavior of GSH on the surface follows the Langmuir isothermal adsorption model. Both quantum chemical calculations (QC) and molecular dynamics simulations (MD) show that GSH can be effectively adsorbed onto mild steel substrates, thus protecting the surface from erosion. Finally, the results of the above experiments and theoretical calculations are combined to elucidate the inhibitive mechanism: GSH molecules binds to the iron surface via the sulfur, nitrogen and oxygen atoms in the molecule, thus adsorbing to the iron surface in a tiled manner and forming a protective film to prevent the corrosive material from contacting the iron surface.

The Corrosion Inhibition of Montmorillonite Nanoclay for Steel in Acidic Solution.

The aim of this research is to study the anticorrosive behavior of a coating consisting of modified montmorillonite nanoclay as an inorganic green inhibitor. The anticorrosion protection for mild steel in 1.0 M HCl solution is studied via weight loss, electrochemical methods, SEM, and XRD. The results proved that montmorillonite nanoclay acts as a good inhibitor with a mixed-type character for steel in an acidic solution. Both anodic and cathodic processes on the metal surface are slowed down. There is a clear direct correlation between the added amount of montmorillonite nanoclay and the inhibition efficiency, reaching a value of 75%. The inhibition mechanism involves the adsorption of the montmorillonite nanoclay onto the metal surface. Weight loss experiments are carried out with steel samples in 1.0 M HCl solution at room temperature, and the same trend of inhibition is produced. SEM was used to image the surface at the different stages of the corrosion inhibition process, and also to examine the starting nanoclay and steel. XRD was used to characterize the nanoparticle structure of the coating. Montmorillonite nanoclay is an environmentally friendly material that improved the corrosion resistance of mild steel in an acidic medium.

Surface interactions and improved corrosion resistance of mild steel by addition of new triazolyl-benzimidazolone derivatives in acidic environment

Three triazolyl-benzimidazolone derivatives, namely TB-CH2Ph, TB-NO2Ph& TB-Ph, were evaluated for their corrosion protection potential on mild steel (MS) in 1 M HCl. Various techniques, such as Weight-Loss (WL), PotentiodynamicPolarization (PDP)and Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy(EIS) measurements, were applied to prove the inhibition potential of TB-CH2Ph, TB-NO2Ph& TB-Ph against MS corrosion. The surface morphology was explored using Atomic force microscopy (AFM), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Electron DispersionSpectroscopy(EDS). EIS outcomes revealed that TB-CH2Ph, TB-NO2Ph& TB-Ph exhibit high inhibition effectiveness (ηEIS%) of 90.4%, 95.7% and 92.8%, respectively, at a concentration of 10–4M.The inhibition performance sequence is TB-NO2Ph > TB-Ph > TB-CH2Ph. Moreover, the slight shift in corrosion potential with respect to the blank result, suggests that the compounds exhibited mixed-type inhibitive effects. Also, DFT and Monte Carlo simulation studies confirmed the magnitude of adsorption of the three inhibitor molecules on the MS surface.

Electrochemical studies on the corrosion resistance of mild steel in 1 M HCl solution before and after emulsion coating

Electrochemical studies on the corrosion resistance of mild steel in 1 M HCl solution before and after emulsion coating

Electrochemical investigation of the influence of a durable exterior emulsion coating on the corrosion resistance of mild steel in simulated concrete pore solution

Electrochemical investigation of the influence of a durable exterior emulsion coating on the corrosion resistance of mild steel in simulated concrete pore solution

Remarkably Corrosion Resistant Graphene Coating on Steel Enabled Through Metallurgical Tailoring.

Graphene coatings developed by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) that possess extraordinary/unique characteristics as barrier against aggressive environment can improve the corrosion resistance of Ni and Cu by up to two orders of magnitude. However, because of some compelling technical reasons, it has thus far been a nontrivial challenge to develop graphene coatings on the most commonly used engineering alloy, mild steel (MS). To circumvent the challenge simply by first electroplating MS with a Ni layer is attempted, and then developing CVD graphene over the Ni layer. However, this approach proved too simplistic and does not work. This necessitated an innovative surface modification of MS (based on basic metallurgical principles) that enabled successful CVD of graphene coating on MS. The graphene coating thus developed is demonstrated to improve the corrosion resistance of mild steel by two orders of magnitude in an aggressive chloride solution, through electrochemical testing. This improvementwas not only sustained for the entire test duration of >1000h; but there is a clear trend for the resistance to be possibly everlasting. The optimized surface modification that enabled development of CVD graphene coating on mild steel is generic in nature, and it should enable graphene coating on other alloy systems, which would otherwise not be possible.

Reinforced corrosion resistance of mild steel in acidic medium by bis(2-acetylpyridine)dithiosemicarbazone (DTSc): electrochemical, surface and spectroscopic studies

Reinforced corrosion resistance of mild steel in acidic medium by bis(2-acetylpyridine)dithiosemicarbazone (DTSc): electrochemical, surface and spectroscopic studies

Study of various base materials with zinc and nano particle coatings

Study of the various base material mechanical properties to enhance the strength, hardness, durability, surface morphology, micro structure, etc. along with cost efficient is done. The coating is carried out on high chromium steel and mild steel materials by using zinc thermal spray process. Properties are investigated by zinc coating with carbon based nano particles (Graphene) and its effect on the mechanical properties. Lots of researchers are working on different materials and various coatings in manufacturing segment to improve production, cost and quality with environmental concerns of world. The materials may be failed due to lack of mechanical properties like wear resistance, strength, corrosion resistance, hardness, toughness etc. To overcome this type of problems, need to apply coatings to substrate material in proper proportion for achieving desirable mechanical properties. The issues that arise during high temperature coating preparation methods, such as laser cladding and thermal spraying, are first briefly discussed in this overview. Metals are under cooled frozen liquids in the form of bulk metallic glasses. Nano particle structural reinforcement are 100 times stronger than steel and the polymer materials electrical conductivity can be enhanced by using conductive fillers like carbon nano particles in incorporation. It also reveals that corrosion resistance of mild steel can be improved after coated with nano particles (Graphene).

Vibrational Spectroscopy and electrochemical study of MCuP2O7 (M = Ba, Ca and Zn), improvement of corrosion resistance of mild steel in 1.0 M HCl medium

The three diphosphates materials MCuP2O7(M = Ba, Ca and Zn) were synthesized by solid-state reaction and characterized. Using X-ray powder diffraction, infrared and Raman spectroscopy. The external and internal normal modes of these materials were studied by the factor group analysis. The analysis of the infrared and Raman spectra shows the non-linearity of the POP bridge. And also, that the structures of these salts are centrosymmetric. These materials have been studied in order to investigate its electrochemical behavior for corrosion resistance of mild steel in a corrosive medium (HCl 1.0 M). The inhibition performance of the three materials was evaluated by the open circuit potential (OCP), potentiodynamic polarization technique (PDP) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The morphology of mild steel was examined by scanning electron microscope (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray (EDX). The results show that the three materials have good efficiency for the mild steel corrosion inhibition with a percentage reaches 89% for Ba based material.

Corrosion protection mechanism of Ce3+/polyethylene glycol systems inhibitors for mild steel in sulfate solution

AbstractIn the present paper, cerium nitrate salt was used as a green inhibitor to improve the corrosion resistance of mild steel in 0.1 M Na2SO4 solution. To increase the barrier effect and film stability of the protective layer, polyethylene glycol (PEG) was added. The corrosion tests were evaluated using d.c polarization techniques and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The composition and morphology of the sample surface were characterized using Raman spectroscopy and MEB/EDS analysis. The results show that the presence of PEG improved relatively the corrosion resistance of mild steel due to the removal of cracks, the pores blocking the formed film and the enhancement of adhesion and compactness of the cerium‐based film. Consequently, the protective film became more coherent on the steel surface. Furthermore, the potentiodynamic polarization indicated that the Ce3+/PEG system behaved as a mixed‐type inhibitor with the dominant effect of the cathodic part.

Uticaj emulzionog premaza na otpornost na koroziju ploča trupa od mekog čelika u prirodnoj morskoj vodi

The corrosion resistance of mild steel, used to make hull plates in ship technology, in sea water before paint coating [Nippon paint SUMO XTRA durable exterior emulsion coating (emulsion coating)] and after paint coating has been measured by electrochemical studies such as polarisation study and AC impedance spectra. It is observed that after paint coating, the corrosion resistance of mild steel hull plates increases. Polarization study reveals that after paint coating, the linear polarization resistance increases and corrosion current decrease. AC impedance spectra reveal that in the presence of paint coating charge transfer resistance value increases, impedance value increases, phase angle increases and double layer capacitance value decreases. The corrosion inhibition efficiency was greater than 99%. The hull plates made of mild steel may be coated with durable exterior emulsion coating (emulsion coating). This will control the corrosion of the hull plates in the sea water. There will be increase in the life time of the hull plates.

Otpornost na koroziju mekog čelika uronjenog u simulirani rastvor betonskih pora u prisustvu natrijum-kalijum tartarata

The corrosion resistance of mild steel in simulated concrete pore solution (SCPS) in the absence and presence of sodium potassium tartrate (SPT) has been investigated by polarization technique and AC impedance spectra. The present study leads to the following conclusions. Polarization study reveals that sodium potassium tartrate system functions as anodic type of inhibitor. AC impedance spectra reveal that a shielding film is formed on the metal surface. When mild steel is used as rebar, sodium potassium tartrate may be mixed with concrete. Thus the mild steel will be protected from corrosion. The protective film consists of ferrous tartrate complex formed on metal surface. In the presence of sodium potassium tartrate the linear polarisation resistance increases from 226 Ohmcm2 to 455 Ohmcm2 , corrosion current decreases from 1.901x10-4A/cm2 to1.096 x10-4A/cm2 , charge transfer resistance (Rt) increases from 49 Ohmcm2 to 77 Ohmcm2 , impedance increases from 1.807 to 2.084, phase angle increases from 33.92° to 35.31° and double layer capacitance (Cdl) value decreases from 1.040x10-7 F/cm2 to 0.662 x10-7 F/cm2 . Corrosion potential shifts from -973 mV/SCE to -867 mV/SCE .This confirms that the inhibitor system functions as anodic type of inhibitor controlling anodic reaction predominantly. This formulation may find application in concrete technology. This may be used in the construction of bridges and concrete structures

Silane Coatings for Corrosion and Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion Resistance of Mild Steel: A Review.

Mild steel continues to be the most extensively used construction material in several industries and constructions. However, corrosion of mild steel in aggressive environments is a major concern. Under the tremendously increasing demand for improving the coatings strategies because of the environmental concerns due to some of the traditional coatings, silane pre-treatments have been emerging as one of the effective solutions, among other strategies. Different approaches, such as adding particles of metal oxide (such as SiO2, ZrO2, Al2O3, TiO2 and CeO2), incorporating plant extracts and impregnating 2D materials into the coatings, have been employed for durable corrosion resistance, including for mitigating enhanced corrosion due to the presence of bacteria. This review discusses the critical mechanistic features of silane coatings such as the role of hydrolysis and condensation in the bonding of silanes with metal surfaces. The factors that influence the performance of the silane coatings for corrosion resistance of mild steel are discussed. In particular, this review provides insight into silane coatings for mitigating microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) of mild steel.

Enhancement of the corrosion resistance of mild steel with femtosecond laser- nanostructuring and CrCoNi medium entropy alloy coating

In this work, the corrosion resistance of mild steel surface nanostructured with a femtosecond laser and coated with high corrosion resistant CrCoNi (CCN) medium entropy alloy through magnetron sputtering is studied. Substantial improvement in corrosion protection was achieved by applying a combination of high-power femtosecond laser surface nano-structuring at ambient conditions and thin-film coating with (CCN) medium entropy alloy. XRD analysis revealed that femtosecond laser structuring increases the susceptibility of the surfaces to Fe2O3 nucleation through oxidation. The surface wettability measurements and electrochemical polarization tests revealed that the combined approach of femtosecond laser structuring and magnetron sputter coating is the best for desired high corrosion resistance. Through this novel method, the resulting corrosion resistance of mild steel was improved by more than one-fold. The results are explained considering the detailed microstructural analysis. The presented findings open new possibilities for corrosion prevention using a combination of new powerful technologies that yield to unprecedented corrosion-inhibition efficacy.

4-Ferrocenylbutyl-based corrosion inhibitors for mild steel in acidic solution

The weak corrosion resistance of mild steel (MS) is considered a severe problem in many industrial applications. The application of corrosion inhibitors is suggested to mitigate the corrosion of steel. Within this framework, a series of novel inhibitors, including 4-ferrocenylbutyl formate, 4-ferrocenylbutyl acrylate, and 4-ferrocenylbutyl phenylacetate, was synthesized and subsequently characterized using 1H NMR, 13C NMR, and FT-IR spectroscopies. The corrosion inhibition properties of synthesized components were evaluated for MS in 1 M HCl solution through electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), Tafel, Atomic force microscopy (AFM), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). SEM images showed the presence of a protective layer on the steel surface in the presence of inhibitors. This thick layer, visible to the naked eye, is responsible for a significant resistance against corrosion. EIS data indicated that the inhibition efficiency of 4-ferrocenylbutyl formate (C) increased from 92% to 94% after 14 days of immersion in 1 M HCl. Furthermore, the results show that the Rct of inhibited MS after 2 h increased from 57 to 880 Ω cm2 in 4 mM C inhibitor, and it enhanced to 1870 Ω cm2 after 170 h toward the uninhibited surface. Proposed inhibitors have extraordinary adsorption abilities on the metal surface to increase corrosion protection, improving this adsorption over time. Besides, the potentiodynamic polarization results disclosed that steel corrosion protection after two weeks of immersion in the acidic solution containing (C) inhibitor was about 20 times higher than the inhibitor-free solution. Synthesized ferrocenylbutyl derivatives can be utilized for prolonged corrosion inhibition purposes. Furthermore, density functional theory calculations revealed a linear correlation between the adsorption energies and charge-transfer values of studied 4-ferrocenylbutyl derivated and their inhibition capacity.