Anodic Behavior of Pb-Ag-Ca-Sr Alloy in Zinc Electrowinning

2013 ◽  
Vol 790 ◽  
pp. 85-89
Author(s):  
Xue Tao Yuan ◽  
Xu Dong Lv ◽  
Yu Gao Zhou ◽  
Zhi Qiang Hua ◽  
Yang Lei ◽  
...  

Over potentials for oxygen evolution reaction, corrosion rate, surface product after polarization and microstructure before and after polarization of Pb-0.2%Ag-0.08%Ca-0.05%Sr quaternary anode in zinc electrowinning were studied and compared with Pb-0.6%Ag binary anode. The results show that over potentials for oxygen evolution reaction on Pb-0.6%Ag and Pb-0.2%Ag-0.08%Ca-0.05%Sr anodes are 675 mV and 790 mV, respectively, while the corrosion current density are 8.2μAcm-2 and 20.1μAcm-2. The surface structure after experiment of in Pb-Ag anodes is dense and tightly attached to the base, while the surface of Pb-Ag-Ca-Sr is loose and porous. The phases of the surface are PbO2, PbSO4 and MnO2 on both anods.

2014 ◽  
Vol 61 (3) ◽  
pp. 158-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shamsad Ahmad

Purpose – The purpose of this paper was to explore the possibility of establishing an empirical correlation between concrete resistivity and reinforcement corrosion rate utilizing the experimental data generated by measuring corrosion current density of reinforced concrete specimens subjected to chloride-induced corrosion at different levels of concrete resistivity. Design/methodology/approach – To generate concrete resistivity vs corrosion current density data in a wide range, ten reinforced concrete specimens were prepared and allowed to corrode under severe chloride exposure. After significantly corroding the specimens, they were removed from the chloride exposure and were subjected to different moisture levels for achieving variation in the resistivity of concrete so that reasonably good number of resistivity vs corrosion rate data can be obtained. Resistivity and corrosion current density tests were conducted for all the ten specimens and their values were measured in wide ranges of 0.8-65 kΩ·cm and 0.08-11 μA/cm2, respectively. Findings – Data generated through this study were utilized to obtain an empirical relationship between concrete resistivity and corrosion current density. The trend of results obtained using the empirical correlation model developed in the present study was in close agreement with that obtained using a theoretical model reported in literature. Originality/value – The empirical correlation between concrete resistivity and reinforcement corrosion rate obtained under this work can be used for evaluation of reinforcement corrosion utilizing the resistivity values measured non-destructively.


2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 219-225
Author(s):  
Robert Starosta

Abstract Due to the paramagnetic properties and the ability to passivation, for the production of hulls of some vessels (mainly warships), corrosion-resistant (stainless) steels with austenitic structure are used. This article describes the influence of seawater salinity on selected corrosion properties of high-alloy steel X5CrNi 18-10 (304). The average salinity of the seas is taken as 3.5% content of sodium chloride. Corrosion rate of the tested material was evaluated in an aqueous solution of sodium chloride was evaluated. The NaCl concentration in corrosive solutions was 0.7%, 1.4%, 2.1%, 2.8%, 3.5%, 4.2%. Corrosion tests were performed using the potentiodynamic method. The range of electrochemical potential changes was Ecorr ±150 mV. Corrosion rate was assessed on the basis of corrosion current density measurements. Corrosion potential values against the saturated calomel electrode were also determined. Based on the obtained measurement results and non-parametric significance tests carried out, a significant influence of seawater salinity on the value of corrosion current density and corrosion potential was found. The highest value of corrosion current density (jcorr), and thus the highest corrosion rate, was recorded for 3.5% NaCl solution. In the concentration range from 0.7 to 3.5% NaCl in solution, the corrosion rate of austenitic steel increases. A further increase in salinity of electrolyte results in the inhibition of corrosion rate of steel. There is almost a full negative, linear correlation between the proportion of sodium chloride in the corrosive solution and the value of corrosion potential. Along with the rise in the salinity of seawater, increase the electrochemical activity, and thus the corrosion susceptibility, thus the corrosion susceptibility, of the austenitic steel X5CrNi 18-10 was observed.


2021 ◽  
Vol 1035 ◽  
pp. 624-629
Author(s):  
Xiao Jun Fang ◽  
Li Liu ◽  
Zhi Gang Yang ◽  
Yong Qiang Zhang

The sulfate reducing bacteria (SRB) bactericide was synthesized using KNO3, isothiazolinone, quaternary ammonium salt, and additives as main components, and the optimal ratio and critical concentration of the bactericide were determined. Weight loss method, potentiodynamic polarization curve, compatibility study were used to investigate the changes of corrosion rate and corrosion current density and compatibility after adding the bactericide. The results showed that the optimal formula ratio of the bactericide was: KNO3: isothiazolinone: quaternary ammonium salt: additive is 20:1:2:3, and the critical concentration of the bactericide was 50 mg/L. The addition of bactericides reduced the corrosion rate of pipes by 67% to 88%, and the electrochemical corrosion current density of pipes was significantly reduced, indicating that the presence of bactericides under the given media conditions significantly slowed down the corrosion process of metals. The bactericide was used in conjunction with commonly used oilfield chemicals such as corrosion inhibitors, scale inhibitors, flocculants, without obvious changes in appearance, no reduction in efficacy. Therefore, it may be concluded that the bactericide has good compatibility.


2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 496-502 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhaohui Zhang ◽  
Bailong Liu ◽  
Mei Wu ◽  
Longxin Sun

AbstractThe electrochemical behavior of gold dissolution in the Cu2+–NH3–S2O32−–EDTA solution has been investigated in detail by deriving and analyzing the Tafel polarization curve, as this method is currently widely implemented for the electrode corrosion analysis. The dissolution rate of gold in Cu2+–NH3–S2O32−–EDTA solution was determined based on the Tafel polarization curves, and the effects of various compound compositions in a Cu2+–NH3–S2O32−–EDTA mixture on the corrosion potential and corrosion current density were analyzed. The results showed that the corrosion potential and polarization resistance decreased, whereas the corrosion current density increased for certain concentrations of S2O32−–NH3–Cu2+ and EDTA, indicating that the dissolution rate of gold had changed. The reason for promoting the dissolution of gold is also discussed.


Metals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 1194
Author(s):  
Philipp Kiryukhantsev-Korneev ◽  
Alina Sytchenko ◽  
Yuriy Kaplanskii ◽  
Alexander Sheveyko ◽  
Stepan Vorotilo ◽  
...  

The coatings ZrB2 and Zr-B-N were deposited by magnetron sputtering of ZrB2 target in Ar and Ar–15%N2 atmospheres. The structure and properties of the coatings were investigated via scanning and transmission electron microscopy, energy dispersion analysis, optical profilometry, glowing discharge optical emission spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction analysis. Mechanical and tribological properties of the coatings were investigated using nanoindentation, “pin-on-disc” tribological testing and “ball-on-plate” impact testing. Free corrosion potential and corrosion current density were measured by electrochemical testing in 1N H2SO4 and 3.5%NaCl solutions. The oxidation resistance of the coatings was investigated in the 600–800 °С temperature interval. The coatings deposited in Ar contained 4–11 nm grains of the h-ZrB2 phase along with free boron. Nitrogen-containing coatings consisted of finer crystals (1–4 nm) of h-ZrB2, separated by interlayers of amorphous a-BN. Both types of coatings featured hardness of 22–23 GPa; however, the introduction of nitrogen decreased the coating’s elastic modulus from 342 to 266 GPa and increased the elastic recovery from 62 to 72%, which enhanced the wear resistance of the coatings. N-doped coatings demonstrated a relatively low friction coefficient of 0.4 and a specific wear rate of ~1.3 × 10−6 mm3N−1m−1. Electrochemical investigations revealed that the introduction of nitrogen into the coatings resulted in the decrease of corrosion current density in 3.5% NaCl and 1N H2SO4 solution up to 3.5 and 5 times, correspondingly. The superior corrosion resistance of Zr-В-N coatings was related to the finer grains size and increased volume of the BN phase. The samples ZrB2 and Zr-B-N resisted oxidation at 600 °C. N-free coatings resisted oxidation (up to 800 °С) and the diffusion of metallic elements from the substrate better. In contrast, Zr-B-N coatings experienced total oxidation and formed loose oxide layers, which could be easily removed from the substrate.


2017 ◽  
Vol 744 ◽  
pp. 114-120
Author(s):  
Kyung Man Moon ◽  
Sung Yul Lee ◽  
Jae Hyun Jeong ◽  
Myeong Hoon Lee

In this study, seven types of mortar test specimens were manufactured with parameters, that is, the surface of the reinforced steel bar was treated with hot dip galvanizing (Zn) and the surface of the test specimen was coated with underwater paint, and four types of inhibitors (DAW, MCI, DCI, and Silcon) were added in mortars respectively. And, the seven types of mortar test specimens were immersed in seawater for 4 years. The corrosion properties of the reinforced steel bars embedded in mortar test specimens were investigated using electrochemical methods. The corrosion potentials of the test specimens with painting on the surface of the specimen and Zn coating on the surface of the steel bar exhibited the noblest and lowest values respectively after one year, however, after 4 years, the specimens of underwater painting and of addition of Silcon inhibitor indicated the noblest and lowest values of corrosion potentials respectively. Furthermore, the painting specimen exhibited the smallest values of corrosion probability as welll as of the corrosion current density, while, addition of MCI inhibitor showed the highest values of both corrosion probability and corrosion current density. Moreover, the painting specimen showed the smallest value of neutralization degree among all the specimens, and the largest value of neutralization degree was observed at the specimen of natural condition (no adding of inhibitor, no painting and no Zn coating). As a result, it is considered that the addition of inhibitors, coating with hot dip galvanizing (Zn), and painting on the surface have the effects not only to inhibit the neutralization degree but also to increase the corrosion resistance of the embedded steel bar.


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yubing Yan

Developing efficient and low-cost replacements for noble metals as electrocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) remain a great challenge. Herein, we report a needle-like cobalt carbonate hydroxide hydrate (Co(CO3)0.5OH·0.11H2O) nanoarrays, which in situ grown on the surface of carbon cloth through a facile one-step hydrothermal method. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) characterizations demonstrate that the Co(CO3)0.5OH nanoarrays with high porosity is composed of numerous one-dimensional (1D) nanoneedles. Owing to unique needle-like array structure and abundant exposed active sites, the Co(CO3)0.5OH@CC only requires 317 mV of overpotential to reach a current density of 10 mA cm−2, which is much lower than those of Co(OH)2@CC (378 mV), CoCO3@CC (465 mV) and RuO2@CC (380 mV). For the stability, there is no significant attenuation of current density after continuous operation 27 h. This work paves a facile way to the design and construction of electrocatalysts for the OER.


2000 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-81
Author(s):  
P. Zivkovic ◽  
J. Pjescic ◽  
S. Mentus

The alloy composed of Al(95.53%), Zn(2.85%), Sn(0.515%), Ga(0.1%) and Sr(0.009%), with the weight percents in the parentheses, was prepared by melting, using Al(99.84%), a product of the Aluminium Plant-Podgorica, as the base material. The corrosion behaviour of this alloy was tested in relation to the behaviour of the base metals, by both open curcuit potential and polarization resistance methods, in aqueous solutions of both NaCl and Na2SO4, the concentration of which varied within the range 0.00051 - 0.51 mol dm -3. Over the whole salt concentration ranges, the corrosion parameters indicate that the corrosion rate of the alloy is significantly higher than the rate of the base material. For instance, for the concentration range 0.00051 - 0.51 mol dm -3 , the stationary open circuit potentials, related to SCE, in NaCl solutions were - 1.200 to - 1.460 V for the alloy and - 0.693 to - 0.920 V for Al, while in Na2SO4 solutions, the stationary open circuit potentials were - 1.190 to - 1.465V for the alloy and - 0.780 to - 0.860V for Al. At the same time, the corrosion current density in NaCl solutions varied within 11-89 mA cm -2 for the alloy and 0.35 - 0.80 for Al, while in Na2SO4 solutions it amounted to 5.7.52 mA cm -2 for the alloy and 0.28 - 0.88 mA cm -2 for Al.


Coatings ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 397 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hehong Zhang ◽  
Xiaofeng Zhang ◽  
Xuhui Zhao ◽  
Yuming Tang ◽  
Yu Zuo

A chemical conversion coating on 5052 aluminum alloy was prepared by using K2ZrF6 and K2TiF6 as the main salts, KMnO4 as the oxidant and NaF as the accelerant. The surface morphology, structure and composition were analyzed by SEM, EDS, FT–IR and XPS. The corrosion resistance of the conversion coating was studied by salt water immersion and polarization curve analysis. The influence of fluorosilane (FAS-17) surface modification on its antifouling property was also discussed. The results showed that the prepared conversion coating mainly consisted of AlF3·3H2O, Al2O3, MnO2 and TiO2, and exhibited good corrosion resistance. Its corrosion potential in 3.5 wt % NaCl solution was positively shifted about 590 mV and the corrosion current density was dropped from 1.10 to 0.48 μA cm−2. By sealing treatment in NiF2 solution, its corrosion resistance was further improved yielding a corrosion current density drop of 0.04 μA cm−2. By fluorosilane (FAS-17) surface modification, the conversion coating became hydrophobic due to low-surface-energy groups such as CF2 and CF3, and the contact angle reached 136.8°. Moreover, by FAS-17 modification, the corrosion resistance was enhanced significantly and its corrosion rate decreased by about 25 times.


2010 ◽  
Vol 663-665 ◽  
pp. 473-476
Author(s):  
Shu Qi Zheng ◽  
Chang Feng Chen ◽  
Rui Jing Jiang ◽  
Dan Ni Wang

In the environment with H2S/CO2 or Na2S, the corrosion behavior of Lanthanum hexaboride (LaB6) was investigated by electrochemistry methods. The results indicated that the corrosion potential (Ecorr) and Rf of LaB6 increased as the partial pressure of H2S increased, while the corrosion current density (Icorr) decreased. In the environment containing Na2S, as the content of Na2S increased, the corrosion potential (Ecorr) and Rf of LaB6 decreased, while the corrosion current density (Icorr) increased. Thus, the addition of H2S into the environment with H2S/CO2 would inhibit the corrosion of LaB6; while in the environment containing Na2S, the increasing of the content of Na2S would accelerate the corrosion of LaB6.


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