Corrosion performance of mild steel and epoxy coated rebar in concrete under simulated harsh environment

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (5) ◽  
pp. 657-678
Author(s):  
Muazzam Ghous Sohail ◽  
Mohammad Salih ◽  
Nasser Al Nuaimi ◽  
Ramazan Kahraman
Keyword(s):  
Mild Steel ◽  
Polarization Resistance ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Corrosion Current ◽  
Charge Transfer Resistance ◽  
Harsh Environment ◽  
Corrosion Performance ◽  
Transfer Resistance ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Rc Structures

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present the results of a two-year long study carried out in order to evaluate the corrosion performance of mild steel bare bars (BB) and epoxy-coated rebar (ECR) in concrete under a simulated harsh environment of chlorides. Design/methodology/approach The blocks are subjected to Southern Exposure testing. The electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), linear polarization resistance (LPR) and Tafel plot are performed to measure the polarization resistance and corrosion current densities of these rebars. Knife-peel test was performed to assess the adhesion between epoxy and underlying steel after two years of exposure. Findings Mild steel BB showed a high corrosion current density of 1.24 µA/ cm2 in Tafel plots and a very low polarization resistance of 4.5 kΩ cm2 in LPR technique, whereas very high charge transfer resistance of 1672 and 1675 kΩ cm2 is observed on ECR and ECR with controlled damage (ECRCD), through EIS technique, respectively. EIS is observed to be a suitable tool to detect the defects in epoxy coatings. After two years of immersion in 3.89 percent NaCl− solution, the mild steel BB were severely corroded and a considerable weight loss was observed, whereas under heavy chloride attack, ECR showed no deterioration of epoxy coating and neither any corrosion of underlying steel. Results of this study show that the durability of reinforced concrete (RC) structures with respect to corrosion could be enhanced by using ECR, especially in harsh climatic conditions. Originality/value The corrosion performance of mild steel and ECR in concrete under a simulating splash zone environment is evaluated. EIS was used to evaluate the health of epoxy and corrosion state of underneath steel rebars. EIS was able to detect the defects in epoxy. The durability of RC structures could be enhanced in harsh climate regions by using ECR.

scholarly journals The Effect of Achyranthes aspera Extracts on Mild Steel Corrosion in Industrial Water Medium

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chikkur B. Pradeep Kumar ◽  
Kikkeri N. Mohana
Keyword(s):  
Mild Steel ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Electrochemical Techniques ◽  
Steel Corrosion ◽  
Charge Transfer Resistance ◽  
Water Medium ◽  
Industrial Water ◽  
Transfer Resistance ◽  
Achyranthes Aspera ◽  
Eis Measurements

Achyranthes aspera (AA) extracts were studied as corrosion inhibitor for mild steel (MS) in industrial water medium using mass loss and electrochemical techniques. The results of the study revealed that AA extracts inhibit MS corrosion through adsorption process following Langmuir adsorption isotherm model. The protection efficiency increased with increase in inhibitor concentration and decreased with temperature. The electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) measurements showed that the charge transfer resistance increases with increase in the concentration of AA extracts. The polarization curves obtained indicate that AA extracts act as mixed type of inhibitor. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to analyze the surface adsorbed film.

scholarly journals Polyaniline/Palm Oil Blend for Anticorrosion of Mild Steel in Saline Environment

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd Rashid ◽  
Suhail Sabir ◽  
Afidah A. Rahim ◽  
Umesh Waware
Keyword(s):  
Mild Steel ◽  
Palm Oil ◽  
Potentiodynamic Polarization ◽  
Protective Layer ◽  
Corrosion Current ◽  
Charge Transfer Resistance ◽  
Open Circuit ◽  
Oxidation Potential ◽  
Physical Interaction ◽  
Transfer Resistance

The corrosion protective performance of polyaniline/palm oil (PAni-PO) blend coated on mild steel in 3% NaCl aqueous solutions has been evaluated by electrochemical methods, namely, open circuit potential (ocp), potentiodynamic polarization, and EIS spectroscopy. The surface of mild steel was covered by a dark green protective layer due to the physical interaction between the coating and steel. The permanent shifts of ocp and potentiodynamic polarization towards higher positive value of oxidation potential by about 800 mV and by a decrease in corrosion current density by sixfold in magnitude and an increase of 10 orders of magnitude in charge transfer resistance are due to protective coating.

CORROSION INHIBITORY EFFECT OF FEW PIPERIDIN-4-ONE OXIMES ON MILD STEEL IN HYDROCHLORIC ACID MEDIUM

2009 ◽  
Vol 16 (01) ◽  
pp. 141-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. N. SENTHILKUMAR ◽  
K. THARINI ◽  
M. G. SETHURAMAN
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Mild Steel ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Charge Transfer Resistance ◽  
Polarization Measurement ◽  
Transfer Resistance ◽  
Hydrochloric Acid Medium ◽  
Oxime Derivatives ◽  
Weight Loss Study

Three piperidin-4-one oxime derivatives viz. 3,5-dimethyl-2,6-diphenyl-piperidin-4-one oxime (DDPO), 3-ethyl-2,6-diphenyl-piperidin-4-one oxime (EDPO), and 1-methyl-3-isopropyl-2, 6-diphenyl-piperidin-4-one oxime (MIDPO) were synthesized. Corrosion inhibiting ability of these compounds in 1 M HCl was studied using weight loss study, potentiodynamic polarization measurements, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, XRD and SEM with EDS measurements. Weight loss studies revealed that all the three oximes are good corrosion inhibitors. The order of inhibiting ability of these compounds is as follows: DDPO > EDPO > MINDO. Results of the polarization measurement showed that these inhibitors do not alter the mechanism of either hydrogen evolution or mild steel dissolution reaction, proving the mixed mode of inhibition. At constant acid concentration, increase of inhibitor concentration increased the charge transfer resistance (R ct ), complimented with decrease of double layer capacitance (C dl ), thereby indicating the increase of percentage inhibition efficiency. XRD and SEM with EDS analysis provided strong proof for the existence of inhibitor film over the mild steel surface.

Investigation on the effect of nano-ceria on the epoxy coatings for corrosion protection of mild steel in natural seawater

2018 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph Raj Xavier
Keyword(s):  
Charge Transfer ◽  
Mild Steel ◽  
Charge Transfer Resistance ◽  
Epoxy Coating ◽  
Coated Sample ◽  
Natural Seawater ◽  
Film Resistance ◽  
Transfer Resistance ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Nano Ceria

Purpose This paper aims to investigate the effect of introducing nano-ceria (CeO2) particles to the epoxy coatings on mild steel in natural seawater. Design/methodology/approach The epoxy–ceria nanoparticles were coated with mild steel using a wire-wound draw-down bar method. The effects of ceria nanoparticles on the corrosion resistance of epoxy-coated samples were analyzed using scanning electrochemical microscopy (SECM) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). Findings Localized measurements such as oxygen consumption and iron dissolution were observed using SECM in natural seawater in the epoxy-coated sample. The increase in film resistance (Rf) and charge transfer resistance (Rct) values by the addition of nano-ceria particles in the epoxy coating was measured from EIS measurements after wet and dry cyclic corrosion test. Scanning electron microscope (SEM)/energy dispersive X-ray spectroscope (EDX) analysis showed that complex oxides of nano-ceria were enriched in corrosion products at a scratched area of the coated mild steel after corrosion testing. Focused ion beam-transmission electron microscope (FIB-TEM) analysis confirmed the presence of the nanoscale oxide layers of ceria in the rust of the steel. Research limitations/implications The tip current at −0.70 V for the epoxy–CeO2-coated sample decreased rapidly because of cathodic reduction of the dissolved oxygen. The increase in film resistance (Rf) and charge transfer resistance (Rct) values by the addition of nano-ceria particles in the epoxy coating were measured from EIS measurements after wet and dry cyclic corrosion test. Practical implications The presence of complex oxide layers of nano-ceria layers protects the coated steel from rusting. Social implications The use of this nano-ceria for corrosion protection is environment-friendly. Originality/value The results of this study indicated the significant effect of nano-ceria particles on the protective performance and corrosion resistance of the epoxy coating on mild steel. The dissolution of Fe2+ was lower in the epoxy–ceria nanoparticle-coated mild steel than that of the epoxy-coated mild steel resulting in a lower anodic current of steel. The increase in film resistance and the charge transfer resistance showed that the nano-ceria particles and the formation of complex oxides provide better barrier protection to the coating metal surfaces.

Evaluation of corrosion inhibition and adsorption behavior of Thymuszygis subsp. gracilis volatile compounds on mild steel surface in 1 m HCl

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-149
Author(s):  
Mohamed Ouknin ◽  
Abderrahmane Romane ◽  
Jean-Pierre Ponthiaux ◽  
Jean Costa ◽  
Lhou Majidi
Keyword(s):  
Mild Steel ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Aggressive Medium ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Steel Corrosion ◽  
Charge Transfer Resistance ◽  
Infrared Analysis ◽  
Transfer Resistance ◽  
3D Profilometry ◽  
Eis Measurements

AbstractThe inhibition effect of Thymus zygis subsp. gracilis (TZ) on mild steel corrosion in 1 m hydrochloric acid has been investigated by weight loss measurements, surface analysis [scanning electron microscopy (SEM)-energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX), three-dimensional (3D) profilometry, and Fourier transform infrared analysis], potentiodynamic polarization, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). Gravimetric results indicate that TZ exhibits good inhibition efficiency of 80.40% attained at 3 g/l. Polarization measurements show that the studied inhibitor is a mixed type. EIS measurements revealed that the charge transfer resistance increases with increasing concentration of TZ, which suggests a Langmuir adsorption isotherm model. Based on SEM-EDX and 3D profilometry, it appears that the surface is remarkably improved in the presence of TZ oil compared to that exposed to the acid medium without TZ oil. From the obtained results, it can be concluded that this oil is a new natural substance that can be used against material corrosion in aggressive medium.

BENIGN APPROACH OF CANTHIUM PARVIFLORUM AS A BIOINHIBITOR FOR MILD STEEL CORROSION IN 0.5 M H2SO4 MEDIUM

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (09) ◽  
pp. 1950208
Author(s):  
K. A. KARTHICK ◽  
D. S. BHUVANESHWARI ◽  
D. UMAPATHI ◽  
PANDIAN BOTHI RAJA
Keyword(s):  
Charge Transfer ◽  
Mild Steel ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Measurement Techniques ◽  
Charge Transfer Resistance ◽  
Effect Of Temperature ◽  
Adsorption Model ◽  
Free Energy Of Adsorption ◽  
Transfer Resistance ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy

Canthium parviflorum leaf extract (CPLE) was utilized for corrosion prevention against mild steel (MS) in 0.5[Formula: see text]mol[Formula: see text]L[Formula: see text] H2SO4 test medium. Standard corrosion measurement techniques (gravimetric and electrochemical) were employed for this purpose. Gravimetric tests clearly confirmed that the prepared CPLE efficiently performs as corrosion inhibitor. Potentiodynamic polarization measurements (PPM) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) measurements were performed in order to analyze the charge transfer process of CPLE. Polarization curves indicate that CPLE acts through mixed mode inhibition. Impedance study reveals that the CPLE additives enhances the charge transfer resistance values and conversely decreases values of double layer capacitance. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Ultraviolet-Visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy analysis and Fourier-Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) were done to confirm the Fe-CPLE complex formation on MS. The effect of temperature reveals that the inhibition efficiency increases with decrease in temperature and increase in concentration of CPLE (maximum of 4[Formula: see text]mg[Formula: see text]L[Formula: see text]). The adsorption of CPLE shows that it obeys Langmuir’s isotherm model with free energy of adsorption, [Formula: see text][Formula: see text]kJ mol[Formula: see text]. A suitable adsorption model is also proposed.

Corrosion Resistance of Zn-Al-Mg Alloys with Hypoeutectic Microstructure

2019 ◽  
Vol 298 ◽  
pp. 52-58
Author(s):  
Guang Rui Jiang ◽  
Jian Zhou ◽  
Ting Shang ◽  
Guang Hui Liu
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Corrosion Potential ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Ternary Eutectic ◽  
Corrosion Current ◽  
Charge Transfer Resistance ◽  
Mg Alloys ◽  
Transfer Resistance ◽  
Warburg Impedance ◽  
Al Mg Alloys

Zn-Al-Mg alloys with hypoeutectic microstructure were melted through a high frequency induction furnace. The content of aluminum and magnesium in the alloys were between 1% to 2%. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was utilized to analyze microstructure and phase, respectively. Effect of alloying element contents on corrosion resistance was studied. Results show that the Zn-Al-Mg alloys are almost covered by primarily solidified Zn rich block phase and fine lamellar binary and ternary eutectic microstructure exist between the Zn rich phase. The corrosion resistance was characterized through electrochemical test which indicates that increasing Al and Mg content in the Zn-Al-Mg alloys decline corrosion current density. For alloys with 1% Al, more magnesium means lower corrosion potential. For alloys with 2% Al, however, more magnesium suggests higher corrosion potential. In Nyquist curves of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) test, Warburg impedance portion could be found for all alloys. With increasing alloying elements content in the Zn-Al-Mg alloys, charge transfer resistance in higher frequency remarkably increase, which implies higher corrosion resistance.

scholarly journals Study of New Thiazole Based Pyridine Derivatives as Potential Corrosion Inhibitors for Mild Steel: Theoretical and Experimental Approach

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. K. Chaitra ◽  
K. N. Mohana ◽  
H. C. Tandon
Keyword(s):  
Carboxylic Acid ◽  
Mild Steel ◽  
Experimental Approach ◽  
Inhibition Efficiency ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Charge Transfer Resistance ◽  
Pyridine Derivatives ◽  
Ionisation Potential ◽  
Transfer Resistance ◽  
Inhibition Performance

Three new thiazole based pyridine derivatives 5-(4-methoxy-phenyl)-thiazole-2-carboxylic acid pyridin-2-ylmethylene-hydrazide (2-MTPH), 5-(4-methoxy-phenyl)-thiazole-2-carboxylic acid pyridin-3-ylmethylene-hydrazide (3-MTPH), and 5-(4-methoxy-phenyl)-thiazole-2-carboxylic acid pyridin-4-ylmethylene-hydrazide (4-MTPH) were synthesized and characterized. Corrosion inhibition performance of the prepared compounds on mild steel in 0.5 M HCl was studied using gravimetric, potentiodynamic polarisation, and electrochemical impedance techniques. Inhibition efficiency has direct relation with concentration and inverse relation with temperature. Thermodynamic parameters for dissolution and adsorption process were evaluated. Polarisation study reveals that compounds act as both anodic and cathodic inhibitors with emphasis on the former. Impedance study shows that decrease in charge transfer resistance is responsible for effective protection of steel surface by inhibitors. The film formed on the mild steel was investigated using FTIR, SEM, and EDX spectroscopy. Quantum chemical parameters likeEHOMO,ELUMO,ΔE, hardness, softness, and ionisation potential were calculated. Higher value ofEHOMOand lower value ofΔEindicate the better inhibition efficiency of the compounds. Lower ionisation potential of inhibitors indicates higher reactivity and lower chemical stability.

scholarly journals Bioleaching and Electrochemical Behavior of Chalcopyrite by a Mixed Culture at Low Temperature

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tangjian Peng ◽  
Wanqing Liao ◽  
Jingshu Wang ◽  
Jie Miao ◽  
Yuping Peng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Temperature ◽  
Mixed Culture ◽  
Pure Culture ◽  
High Throughput Sequencing ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Corrosion Current ◽  
Charge Transfer Resistance ◽  
Microbial Consortia ◽  
Cyclic Voltammograms ◽  
Transfer Resistance

Low-temperature biohydrometallurgy is implicated in metal recovery in alpine mining areas, but bioleaching using microbial consortia at temperatures <10°C was scarcely discussed. To this end, a mixed culture was used for chalcopyrite bioleaching at 6°C. The mixed culture resulted in a higher copper leaching rate than the pure culture of Acidithiobacillus ferrivorans strain YL15. High-throughput sequencing technology showed that Acidithiobacillus spp. and Sulfobacillus spp. were the mixed culture’s major lineages. Cyclic voltammograms, potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy unveiled that the mixed culture enhanced the dissolution reactions, decreased the corrosion potential and increased the corrosion current, and lowered the charge transfer resistance and passivation layer impedance of the chalcopyrite electrode compared with the pure culture. This study revealed the mechanisms via which the mixed culture promoted the chalcopyrite bioleaching.

scholarly journals Graphene Oxide Coatings Deposited on Steel Substrate Using Electrophoretic Deposition and Electrochemical Evaluation of Coatings in Saline Media

2018 ◽  
Vol 778 ◽  
pp. 111-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zaeem Ur Rehman ◽  
Mohsin Ali Raza ◽  
Faizan Ali Ghauri ◽  
Rumasa Kanwal ◽  
Akhlaq Ahmad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Mild Steel ◽  
Electrophoretic Deposition ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Steel Substrate ◽  
Charge Transfer Resistance ◽  
Transfer Resistance ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Atomic Force ◽  
Heat Treated

In this study graphene coatings were deposited on mild steel substrate using feasible and environmental friendly method. The successful synthesis of graphite oxide was carried by the modified Hummer’s method. Graphene oxide (GO) coatings were developed from GO/water suspension using electrophoretic deposition (EPD). The EPD parameters voltage and deposition time were varied to deposit uniform adherent coatings. The coatings were post heat treated at 200 °C in vacuum for 4h to assess the effect on coated samples. GO and GO-EPD coating morphology were characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Atomic force microscopy (AFM) and Scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Linear polarization (LPR) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) tests were performed in saline solution to evaluate electrochemical response. Coatings were partially reduced due to removal of oxygen containing functional groups during EPD and post heat treatments. The GO post heat treated coating had better corrosion resistance ~2 times than that of bare mild steel and higher charge transfer resistance.

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