Marine Atmosphere Research Articles

Insights into the degradation mechanism of Fe-40Ni-15Co superalloy exposed to marine atmospheric and high-temperature conditions

This study investigated the corrosion and oxidation mechanism of the Cr-free Fe-40Ni-15Co superalloy with exposure to a tropical marine atmosphere for one year and a subsequent high temperature of 650 °C for 300 h. The degradation behavior of the samples was evaluated based on surface characterization and analysis. In the tropical marine atmospheres, the corrosion process of the Fe-40Ni-15Co superalloy presented an initial localized type after one month of exposure and gradually developed into uniform. The corrosion products were mainly comprised of Fe2O3 and NiO, suppressing the pitting process. During the high-temperature oxidation process, all samples presented super-parabolic oxidation kinetics. Except for the initial active oxidation due to salt deposits, the corrosion products after atmospheric exposure could significantly enhance the oxidation resistance at 650 °C. An explanation for the degradation mechanism of the Fe-40Ni-15Co superalloy was developed based on the synergistic effects of atmospheric corrosion and high-temperature oxidation.

Distinguishing Surface and Bulk Reactivity: Concentration-Dependent Kinetics of Iodide Oxidation by Ozone in Microdroplets.

Iodine oxidation reactions play an important role in environmental, biological, and industrial contexts. The multiphase reaction between aqueous iodide and ozone is of particular interest due to its prevalence in the marine atmosphere and unique reactivity at the air-water interface. Here, we explore the concentration dependence of the I- + O3 reaction in levitated microdroplets under both acidic and basic conditions. To interpret the experimental kinetics, molecular simulations are used to benchmark a kinetic model, which enables insight into the reactivity of the interface, the nanometer-scale subsurface region, and the bulk interior of the droplet. For all experiments, a kinetic description of gas- and liquid-phase diffusion is critical to interpreting the results. We find that the surface dominates the iodide oxidation kinetics under concentrated and acidic conditions, with the reactive uptake coefficient approaching an upper limit of 10-2 at pH 3. In contrast, reactions in the subsurface dominate under more dilute and alkaline conditions, with inhibition of the surface reaction at pH 12 and an uptake coefficient that is 10× smaller. The origin of a changing surface mechanism with pH is explored and compared to previous ozone-dependent measurements.

Corrosion Behavior of 700L Automotive Beam Steel in Marine Atmospheric Environment.

The marine atmospheric corrosion behavior of 700L high-strength automotive beam steel exposed for 36 months was investigated by scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and electrochemical technology. The corrosion kinetics of 700L steel followed the exponential function: D = 4.85t1.23. The rust layers were mainly composited of γ-FeOOH, α-FeOOH, γ-Fe2O3, and Fe3O4, regardless of the exposure duration. With an extended exposure time, the porosity, cracking, and spalling of the rust layers increased, and the densification and thickness uniformity decreased. Electrochemical measurements displayed that the corrosion resistance of the rusted 700L steel gradually decreased with increasing exposure time. A good correlation was found between rust layer composition, microstructure, and corrosion resistance.

Novel Understanding of the Formation and Protectiveness of Corrosion Product Film on Ca–Sb–Cr Weathering Steel

The addition of Ca and Sb in Cr‐bearing steel presents improved corrosion resistance during the field exposure test in a marine atmosphere environment. Through local hydrolysis reactions, Ca and Sb can form CaO, Sb2O3, and Sb2O5 to prevent the intrusion Cl− into the corrosion product film, which improves the protectiveness of the corrosion product film and reduces the corrosion rate. The formation of CaCl2 decreases the relative content of β‐FeOOH and makes the corrosion product film more stable. Due to the inhibition of Sb on the local acidification of corrosion product film, Ca and Cr are able to bond with more hydroxide for generating the corresponding oxides and improving the corrosion resistance of Cr‐bearing steel.

Research on the Optimal Protection Parameters of Graphene Composite Conductive Coatings Combined with Impressed Current Cathodic Protection Technology in Marine Atmospheric Environments

Based on the principle of a micropore-filling electrolyte, a graphene composite conductive coating combined with impressed current cathodic protection (ICCP) technology was constructed and applied in a marine atmospheric environment. To further explore the optimal protection parameters of the graphene composite conductive coating combined with ICCP technology in a marine atmospheric environment, the effects of the coating damage area (A), impressed voltage (B), and distance from the contact point (C) on the protective performance of the coating were investigated via orthogonal experiments. The optimal protection voltage and effective protection distance were verified by super-depth-of-field morphology observations and electrochemical tests. The orthogonal experimental results show that the primary and secondary orders affecting the protective performance of the conductive graphene composite coating are as follows: applied voltage (B) > coating damage area (A) > distance from the point of contact (C). The optimal protective parameters of the coating in the marine atmospheric environment are an applied voltage of 0.7 V, a damage rate of ≤1%, and a distance from the point of contact of 190 mm. The experimental results show that the corrosion potential of the sample is the highest under an applied voltage of 0.7 V, and the corrosion products do not diffuse to the surface of the coating. When the polarization resistance (Rp) values at 110 mm and 190 mm from the negative electrode at the point of contact are greater, the corrosion rate is lower, and the coating protection performance is better.

Corrosion Mechanism of a high corrosion-resistance Zn-Al-Mg coating in typical extremely harsh marine and cold environments

The corrosion mechanism of a high corrosion-resistant Zn-Al-Mg coating exposed to typical extremely harsh environments in Wanning and Mohe was investigated. The findings revealed that the corrosion behavior of Zn-Al-Mg coating is significantly influenced by environmental conditions, exhibiting varying rates and processes in high-temperature marine and extremely cold urban environments, which lead to distinct corrosion patterns and pit morphologies over time. In the marine atmosphere of Wanning, characterized by high temperature and humidity, corrosion preferentially occurs in the eutectic phase and extends towards the interior of the coating along the eutectic phase near the zinc-rich phase. The corrosion rate on the skyward side is smaller than that on the field-facing side, and this difference between the two sides initially decreases and later increases. However, in the urban atmosphere of Mohe, with extremely low temperatures, the phenomenon of localized corrosion is more pronounced. Corrosion pits tend to form in the eutectic phase near the zinc-rich phase, with their shapes gradually transitioning from sharp to shallow. After 6 and 12 months of exposure, the corrosion rate on the skyward side is smaller than that on the field-facing side, and after 24 months of exposure, both sides exhibit similar corrosion rates.

Effect of surface orientation on the corrosion behavior of Ni-based single-crystal alloy in a simulated marine atmosphere at 750 °C

DD5 single-crystal alloy samples with different surface orientations were obtained by machining the alloy ingot perpendicular (PP) and parallel (P), respectively, to its solidification direction (SD). The corrosion behaviors of the PPSD and PSD alloy samples were investigated in the atmosphere of moist air + NaCl aerosol at 750 °C. Results showed that during initial corrosion, γ′ phase developed a thin NiO layer with Al internal corrosion product. However, a NiO nodule with an internal Cr2O3 layer was formed on γ phase. As corrosion progressed, the corrosion product gradually grew to a NiO/(Al, Cr)2O3 bilayer, accompanied by internal corrosion consisting of Al2O3. It was also found that the PSD sample with a lower fraction and smaller size of γ’ phases exhibited better corrosion resistance than the PPSD sample. The effect of alloy surface orientation on the corrosion mechanism was discussed.

Carbonyl Compounds Regulate Atmospheric Oxidation Capacity and Particulate Sulfur Chemistry in the Coastal Atmosphere.

Carbonyl compounds play a crucial role in the formation of ozone (O3) and secondary aerosols, with recent studies particularly highlighting formaldehyde (HCHO) as a significant contributor to the missing particulate sulfur. However, evaluations based on field observations are limited, especially in clean marine environments. Utilizing observation data from a coastal mountain site in May 2021 in Qingdao, northern China, we reveal the important regulating effect of carbonyls in atmospheric oxidation capacity and particulate sulfur chemistry using detailed chemical box models. Photolysis of gaseous carbonyls accounted for >90% and >60% of the primary sources of HO2 and RO2, respectively, contributing 38% of net O3 production. Notably, HCHO alone constituted 80% of the primary HO2 and 15% of net O3 production. Using a multiphase model with updated HCHO-related chemistry, we determine that HCHO chemistry can account for up to 30% of total particulate sulfur (the sum of hydroxymethanesulfonate and sulfate) and address more than one-third of the simulated sulfate gap. The emission-based multiphase model indicates that the HCHO-related pathway remains significant and can account for 20% of the particulate sulfur under clean marine conditions. These findings underscore the importance of carbonyls, particularly HCHO, in regulating the atmospheric oxidation capacity and particulate sulfur chemistry in the marine atmosphere, urging further laboratory studies on chemical kinetics and field measurements of particle-phase carbonyls.

Effect of Mo and Sn co-regulation on low alloy steel corrosion in tropical marine atmosphere

The influence of co-regulating Mo and Sn on the corrosion resistance of low alloy steel in tropical marine atmospheric was investigated. The combined addition of Mo and Sn has been found to significantly improve the corrosion resistance of low alloy steel, augmenting the protective capabilities of the rust layer. This combined addition promotes the formation of protective compounds like α-FeOOH and FeCr2O4 within the alloy rust layer. Furthermore, it facilitates the conversion of Cr, Ni and Cu into corrosion-resistant oxides such as Cr2O3, NiFe2O4 and CuO, thereby enhancing the density of the rust layer. Additionally, as corrosion progresses over time, higher levels of Sn addition lead to increased Sn content within the inner rust layer, consequently bolstering the protective qualities of the rust layer. This comprehensive understanding sheds light on the synergistic effects of Mo and Sn in fortifying the corrosion resistance of low alloy steel, offering insights for the development of advanced corrosion-resistant materials in marine environments.

Recent Progress on Atmospheric Corrosion of Field-Exposed Magnesium Alloys

It is well known that the poor corrosion resistance of magnesium alloys is a key factor limiting their application. Field exposure is the most reliable means to evaluate the atmospheric corrosion performance of magnesium alloys. This article reviews the field exposure corrosion behavior of magnesium alloys in typical atmospheric environments (including the marine atmosphere, industrial atmosphere, etc.) in recent years. According to the literature review, it was found that there are significant regional differences in the atmospheric corrosion behavior of magnesium alloys, which is the result of the coupling of multiple factors in the atmospheric environment. By investigating the corrosion rate and corrosion products of different types of magnesium alloys in different environments, the corrosion mechanism of magnesium alloys in different environments was summarized. Specifically, environmental parameters such as atmospheric temperature, relative humidity, CO2, and chloride ion deposition rates in the marine atmospheric environment can affect the corrosion behavior of magnesium alloys. The corrosion of magnesium alloys in different industrial atmospheric environments is mainly affected by atmospheric temperature and relative humidity, as well as atmospheric pollutants (such as SO2, CO2, NO2) and dust. This review provides assistance to the development of new corrosion-resistant magnesium alloys.

Parameterization of Wave‐Induced Stress in Large‐Eddy Simulations of the Marine Atmospheric Boundary Layer

AbstractLarge‐eddy simulations (LES) of the Marine Atmospheric Boundary Layer (MABL) commonly utilize roughness length to parameterize wave effects on the sea surface. However, this method might not adequately capture the intricacies of wind‐wave interactions, especially in swell‐dominated conditions. In this study, we integrated a wave‐induced stress parameterization method into the open‐source LES code, PArallel Large‐eddy simulation Model (PALM), and assessed its performance under low wind conditions with varying wave ages and directions. Our method treats windsea effects as surface friction while employing an exponentially decaying profile to represent swell‐induced stress. We examined the model's sensitivity to wind and wave parameters and calibrated the wave damping rate values across various scenarios, leveraging data from wave‐phase‐resolved simulations and field measurements. The enhanced LES model with the proposed wave parameterization effectively reproduces wave‐influenced wind characteristics such as upward momentum flux, low‐level wind maximum, and negative wind gradients, showing good agreement with previous numerical and observational data. Moreover, our model accounts for wind‐wave misalignment scenarios by calculating each directional and spectral wave stress component individually and integrating them over the wave spectrum. We found that the swell‐induced stress is the dominant force in the wave boundary layer (WBL) with low wind speed, with its magnitude significantly varying with the wave direction relative to the wind. This variation influences the dynamic equilibrium within the WBL, modifying both wind shear and wind veer, and these effects persist up to the top of the boundary layer flow.

Climatic Stability of Organic Triplexes in Free and Loaded States under Humid Subtropical Marine Atmosphere Conditions

Climatic Stability of Organic Triplexes in Free and Loaded States under Humid Subtropical Marine Atmosphere Conditions

Origins of atmospheric nitrous acid and their contributions to OH radical from ship plumes, marine atmosphere, and continental air masses over South China Sea

Nitrous acid (HONO) is an important source of atmospheric hydroxyl radical (OH). However, HONO abundance in the marine boundary layer remain largely unknown. Here, ship-based measurements were performed to characterize the origins of HONO from ship plumes, marine atmosphere, and continental emissions over South China Sea (SCS) during September 2021. The results showed that the HONO concentrations were measured at substantial levels (1.0 ± 0.8 ppbv) in polluted plumes due to generally high NOx concentrations (52.3 ± 52.5 ppbv). Comparably, much lower HONO concentrations (0.086 ± 0.102 ppbv) were observed for marine atmosphere. During nighttime, the heterogeneous conversion of NO2 was the predominant source of HONO and occurred mainly on the sea surfaces through NO2 deposition. The HONO yield from this deposition (the proportion of NO2 that was converted to HONO) was 0.08 and 0.06 for the marine atmosphere and continental emissions, respectively. In contrast, daytime known HONO formation of marine atmospheric origins was mainly attributed to homogeneous OH + NO reaction, although the contribution of heterogeneous NO2 conversion might not be negligible. Approximately half of HONO sources during daytime are unknown, which were likely from photo-enhanced NO2 conversation on the sea surfaces. Our results showed that for marine atmosphere and ship plumes, the daily contributions of HONO photolysis to OH radical formation were about 20.8 % and 72.2 %, respectively, while the contributions from ozone photolysis were 79.2 % and 27.8 %. An average HONO concentration of 0.17 ppbv was measured in close shore regions when air masses originated from mainland China, with the contributions from HONO and ozone to OH radical of 21.4 % and 78.6 % respectively, similar to those for the marine atmosphere. This study suggests that HONO in the SCS has various sources (e.g., marine atmosphere, ship plumes, and continental emissions) and makes significant contributions to the OH abundance which affects the oxidation capacity in this area.

Competition between turbulence and thermal blooming of coherent vortex beam array propagating in non-Kolmogorov marine atmosphere

Competition between turbulence and thermal blooming of coherent vortex beam array propagating in non-Kolmogorov marine atmosphere

Atmospheric corrosion and mechanical property degradation of 2524-T3 aluminum alloy in marine environments

Atmospheric corrosion and the resulting mechanical property degradation of 2524-T3 aluminum alloy in marine environments with different environmental factors are investigated. 2524-T3 aluminum alloy exhibits the most severe corrosion in tropical marine atmosphere, attributed to the highest temperature, humidity, rainfall, Cl- deposition rate, and the longest time of wetness. The EIS results are closely related to the corrosion evolution process. The degradation sensitivity indexed by elongation, reduction-in-area, and tensile strength is correlated with the average corrosion-induced surface defect depth (D′ave), while the elasticity modulus is related to the maximum corrosion penetration depth (Dmax).

Modeling Silver Corrosion Mechanisms in Marine Atmospheric Environments

Measures that can assess the severity of the local environment are an important tool for combating atmospheric corrosion. One approach for determining the environmental severity employs electrochemical analysis alongside surface characterization on silver coupons exposed to the environment for varying durations. However, despite the long use of silver as an environmental severity monitor, the underlying reaction mechanisms that give rise to the observed corrosion products are not well understood. In addition, the measured ratios of silver corrosion products appear to be unique to the location where the silver coupons were exposed.The goal of this work is to develop models of silver oxidation reactions that can explore pathways for the formation of silver corrosion products. We use density functional theory (DFT) calculations in nudged elastic band (NEB) approximations to determine electrochemical and chemical reaction along with surface diffusion energy barriers. An example reaction is shown in Figure 1a and b, in which an O2 molecule is adsorbed on an ‘on-top’ site on a relaxed Ag (100) crystal structure with periodic boundary conditions in the x and y-planes. The O2 molecule then dissociates into individual O atoms. The reaction pathway is approximated using the NEB approach to determine the dissociation energy barrier in Figure 1c. These reaction energy barriers are incorporated into a kinetic Monte Carlo (KMC) model of silver reactions to estimate the corrosion products present in marine atmospheric environments for comparison with experimental data. Figure 1

Using DPF to Control Particulate Matter Emissions from Ships to Ensure the Sustainable Development of the Shipping Industry

PM (particulate matter) emissions from ships are the main sources of marine atmosphere pollution. Controlling the emissions of particulate matter from ships is related to the sustainable development of the shipping industry. To reduce PM emissions from marine four-stroke diesel engines, DPFs are effective. Our results show that DPF had more than 90% capturing efficiency for both the number and mass emissions of PM, and the capturing efficiency for the accumulation mode was higher than that of the nuclear mode. DPF can also significantly reduce the chemical components of PM in marine diesel exhaust gas. The removal efficiencies for OC and EC were 89.7–91.6% and 84.8–92.8%, respectively, with each particle size range showing over 80% efficiency. SO42− was the ion with the highest content, followed by NH4+, NO3−, Na+, NO2−, and Cl−, with their reduced proportions remaining consistent with the removal efficiency of particulate matter. DPF can also effectively reduce PAH content and toxicity. The use of DPF can greatly improve the impact of ship emissions on the marine atmospheric environment. The appropriate DPF with the best performance can be selected according to the exhaust parameters and particle size distributions with different characteristics.

Polymeric Protective Films as Anticorrosive Coatings-Environmental Evaluation.

The behavior of two polymeric protective paint coatings (epoxy and polyurethane) applied over an epoxy primer coating on steel plates was investigated in this study, focusing on their role in providing anticorrosive protection against various climatic stress factors. Among the numerous climatic factors that can affect the lifetime of anticorrosive coatings, the following were selected for this work: dry heat, UV radiation, humidity, and extreme conditions such as salt fog, marine atmosphere, and alpine atmosphere. The objective was to determine the remaining lifetime of these protective coatings before replacement is needed to prevent damage to the equipment they protect. The behavior of these polymeric materials under the mentioned factors was analyzed based on the variation in the tangent of the dielectric loss angle (tg δ) with frequency. From the interpretation of the experimental results, it was found that the polyurethane paint coating (P2) exhibits superior resistance to climatic degradation compared to the epoxy paint coating (P1). Furthermore, a comparison of tg δ values for the P1 and P2 coatings revealed that the initial (unaged) P2 coating performs better as an insulator (dielectric) than the P1 coating. Comprehensive information is provided to the users of polymeric anticorrosive protection materials, highlighting the extent to which climatic factors can affect the performance of the equipment they protect and determining the appropriate timing for replacing the coatings.

Exploring the Transport Path of Oceanic Microplastics in the Atmosphere.

Microplastics (MP) have been recognized as an emerging atmospheric pollutant, yet uncertainties persist in their emissions and concentrations. With a bottom-up approach, we estimate 6-hourly MP fluxes at the ocean-atmosphere interface, using as an input the monthly ocean surface MP concentrations simulated by the global oceanic model (NEMO/PISCES-PLASTIC, Nucleus for European Modeling of the Ocean, Pelagic Interaction Scheme for Carbon and Ecosystem Studies), a size distribution estimate for the MP in the micrometer range, and a sea salt emission scheme. The atmospheric dispersion is then simulated with the Lagrangian model FLEXPART. We identify hotspot sources in the tropical regions and highlight the seasonal variability of emissions, atmospheric concentrations, and deposition fluxes both on land and ocean surfaces. Due to the variability of MP concentration during the year, the MP flux from the sea surface appears to follow a seasonality opposite to that of sea salt aerosol emissions. The comparison with existing observations of MP in the marine atmosphere suggests an underestimation of one to 2 orders of magnitude in our current knowledge of the MP in the oceans' surface. In addition, we show that the MP in the micrometer range is transported efficiently around the globe and can penetrate and linger in the stratosphere over time scales of months. The interaction of these particles with the chemistry and physics of the atmosphere is still mostly unknown and deserves to be further investigated.

Molecular composition of organic aerosols in urban and marine atmosphere: A comparison study using FIGAERO-I-CIMS, ESI-FT-ICR MS, and GC × GC-EI-ToF-MS

Molecular composition of organic aerosols in urban and marine atmosphere: A comparison study using FIGAERO-I-CIMS, ESI-FT-ICR MS, and GC × GC-EI-ToF-MS