Initiation of chloride-induced corrosion of steel in concrete: role of the interfacial zone

2009 ◽  
pp. NA-NA
Author(s):  
C. L. Page
Author(s):  
Shishir Mundra ◽  
John L. Provis

AbstractThe pore fluid within many concretes is highly alkaline and rich in reduced sulfur species, but the influence of such alkaline-sulfide solutions on the surface film formed on steel reinforcement is poorly understood. This study investigates the critical role of HS− in defining mild steel passivation chemistry. The surface film formed on the steel in alkaline-sulfide solutions contains Fe(OH)2 and Fe–S complexes, and the critical chloride concentration to induce corrosion increases at high sulfide concentration. However, this behavior is dependent on the duration of exposure of the steel to the electrolyte, and the nature of the sulfidic surface layer.


2009 ◽  
Vol 51 (5) ◽  
pp. 1038-1042 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.M. Abdel-Gaber ◽  
B.A. Abd-El-Nabey ◽  
M. Saadawy

2011 ◽  
Vol 23 (7) ◽  
pp. 1057-1066 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bhaskar Sangoju ◽  
Ravindra Gettu ◽  
B. H. Bharatkumar ◽  
M. Neelamegam

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