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Effect of Thermal Shock During Legionella Bacteria Removal on the Corrosion Properties of Zinc-Coated Steel Pipes
PublicationThe purpose of this investigation was to conduct the failure analysis of a water-supply system made from zinc-coated steel. The observed corrosion process had an intense and complex character. The brownish deposits and perforations were present after 2-3 years of exploitation. The electrochemical study based on the Tafel polarization, corrosion potential monitoring, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy together with microscopic...
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Instantaneous impedance monitoring of AA 7075 aluminum alloy corrosion in borate buffer with admixed chloride ions
PublicationThe study presents a research capabilities of Dynamic Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (DEIS) as a tool used for instantaneous on-line monitoring of corrosion processes on the example of AA 7075 aluminum alloy. A borate buffer with admixed chloride ions in a quantity ranging from 0.05 to 25 mM was used to represent different types of corrosion attack. The surface of samples specimens was evaluated before and after the tests...
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Corrosion Properties of Dissimilar AA6082/AA6060 Friction Stir Welded Butt Joints in Different NaCl Concentrations
PublicationA solid-state friction stir welding method which is increasingly used in the marine and shipbuilding industry, has been developed to produce welds with high mechanical properties. In seawater, the oxide layer of aluminium is attacked by Cl− ions resulting in its disruption and formation of pitting corrosion. It is particularly important to determine the electrochemical properties of the produced welds and to evaluate the efect...
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Corrosion Resistance and Surface Bioactivity of Ti6Al4V Alloy after Finish Turning under Ecological Cutting Conditions
PublicationThe influence of cooling conditions and surface topography after finish turning of Ti6Al4V titanium alloy on corrosion resistance and surface bioactivity was analyzed. The samples were machined under dry and minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) conditions to obtain different surface roughness. The surface topographies of the processed samples were assessed and measured using an optical profilometer. The produced samples were subjected...
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Corrosion Inhibition Mechanism and Efficiency Differentiation of Dihydroxybenzene Isomers Towards Aluminum Alloy 5754 in Alkaline Media
PublicationThe selection of efficient corrosion inhibitors requires detailed knowledge regarding the interaction mechanism, which depends on the type and amount of functional groups within the inhibitor molecule. The position of functional groups between different isomers is often overlooked, but is no less important, since factors like steric hinderance may significantly affect the adsorption mechanism. In this study, we have presented how...
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Multisine impedimetric monitoring with an in-depth distribution of relaxation times analysis of WE43 and AZ31 magnesium alloys corrosion
PublicationThis research aims to develop and utilize an impedance-based tool for monitoring non-stationary electrochemical processes, coupling the multisinusoidal perturbation signal approach and distribution of relaxation times (DRT) analysis for the first time. The approach was used to distinguish independent processes occurring at the surface of AZ31 and WE43 Mg alloys undergoing corrosion in Hank’s Balanced Salt Solution at 37 °C. We...
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Effect of WC on electroposition and corossion behaviour of chromium coatings
PublicationWłaściwości warstw chromowych zawierających różne ilości drobin WC zbadano metodą XPS, EPS oraz XRD. Metody te pozwoliły określić morfologię i skład chemiczny powłok. Właściwości antykorozyjne określono dla różnych czasów ekspozycji próbek w elektrolicie zawierającym 0,01 mol L-1 za pomocą metody woltamperometrycznej oraz spektroskopii impedancyjnej. Badania wykazały, że obecność WC w warstwach chromowych otrzymanych z kąpieli...
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Pitting corrosion characterization by electrochemical noise measurements on asymmetric electrodes. [DOI 10.1007/s10008-008-0643-y]
PublicationObecność korozji wżerowej może być wykryta na podstawie występowania charakterystycznych przebiegów prądu płynącego między dwiema elektrodami, których wyprowadzenia są zwarte. Autorzy proponują nową metodę, która zachowuje informacje o stałej czasowej tych charakterystycznych dla procesów wżerowania przebiegów. Metoda została zastosowana do analizy szumów występujących podczas korozji stali 0H18N9 pod wpływem 1M roztworu FeCl3...
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Correlation between destruction of the metal surface caused by pitting corrosion and intensity of the observed electrochemical noise (Invited Paper)
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Corrosion studies using potentiodynamic and EIS electrochemical techniques of welded lean duplex stainless steel UNS S82441
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The influence of plasma-sprayed coatings on surface properties and corrosion resistance of 316L stainless steel for possible implant application
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Corrosion Resistance and Mechanical Properties of TIG and A-TIG Welded Joints of Lean Duplex Stainless Steel S82441 / 1.4662
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Effective yttrium based coating for steel interconnects of solid oxide cells: Corrosion evaluation in steam-hydrogen atmosphere
PublicationThis work describes manufacture, analysis and test of a new well conducting corrosion-protection coating that can be applied on steel types with high chromium content. Electrolytic deposition of yttrium salts is used to form thin (<100 nm) coatings on both flat steel sheets (material: Crofer 22 APU) and its properties are proven on woven wire-meshes (materials from two different sources: SUS316 and SUS316L). The oxide scale on...
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A Probe into the Corrosion Behavior of a WE43B Magnesium Alloy in a Simulated Body Fluid using Dynamic Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy
PublicationWE43B is one of the newest Mg alloys with practical application in biomedical implant technology. This work attempts to scrutinize the corrosion characteristics of WE43B alloy in a simulated body fluid (SBF) at a typical body temperature. The dynamic-electrochemical impedance spectroscopy with the capacity to track changes on surfaces in a dynamic corrosive system is used in combination with other classical techniques namely, linear...
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Exploring Mechanism of Corrosion Inhibition of WE43 and AZ31 Alloys by Aqueous Molybdate in Hank’s Solution by Multisine Impedimetric Monitoring
PublicationThe concept of utilizing multisine dynamic electrochemical impedance spectroscopy to monitor effectiveness of a model molybdate inhibitor for AZ31 and WE43 Mg alloys is proposed. The corrosion kinetics and instantaneous values of inhibition efficiency (IE) of molybdate at concentrations up to 150 mM were examined. The inhibitor provides inhibition in Hank’s solution at concentrations starting from ca. 25 mM, with the IE of about...
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3D X-ray Micro-CT Analysis of Rebar Corrosion in Reinforced Concrete Subjected to a Chloride-Induced Environment
PublicationThe paper presents experimental investigations of the concrete cover protective ability to coun-teract rebar corrosion in reinforced concrete cubes. To study and quantify the consequences of corrosion a reinforced concrete sample was subjected to chloride-induced environment in order to get corroded and combined with un-corroded sample. Chloride-accelerated technique can in-duce a high degree of corrosion within at a controlled...
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Influence of process of straightening ship hull structure made of 316L stainless steel on corrosion resistance and mechanical properties
PublicationThe AISI 316L type steel belongs to the group of chromium-nickel stainless steels. They are determined according to European standards as X2CrNiMo17-12-2 and belong to the group of austenitic stainless steels. Steels of this group are used for elements working in seawater environments, for installations in the chemical, paper, and food, industries, for architectural elements, and many others. The chemical composition of corrosion-resistant...
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Failures and a concept of corrosion protection system for spiral classifiers at KGHM Polska Miedź S.A. Ore Concentration Plant
PublicationThe Ore Concentration Plant, where the process of flotation is carried out as well as the final production of copper concentrate, plays a key role in the entire production line of KGHM Polska Miedź S.A. Majority of operations related to the run-of-mine preparation to copper flotation enrichment are carried out in a water environment. The maintaining of production process continuity requires to pursue minimisation of many production...
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The Effect of C45 Carbon Black-Phosphomolybdic Acid Nanocomposite on Hydrogenation and Corrosion Resistance of La2Ni9Co Hydrogen Storage Alloy
PublicationIn this paper, we analysed the influence of corrosion processes and the addition of a carbon black-heteropoly phosphomolybdic acid (C45-MPA) nanocomposite on the operating parameters of a hydride electrode obtained on the basis of the intermetallic compound La2Ni9Co. The electrochemical properties of negative electrodes for NiMH batteries were studied using galvanostatic charge/discharge curves, the potentiostatic method, and electrochemical...
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Characterization of Corrosion-Induced Fracture in Reinforced Concrete Beams Using Electrical Potential, Ultrasound and Low-Frequency Vibration
PublicationThe paper deals with the non-destructive experimental testing of the reinforced concrete beams under progressive corrosion. A series of experiments using electrical potential, ultrasound and low-frequency vibrations techniques are reported. Electrical potential and natural frequencies were used to characterise and monitor the corrosion process at its initial state. The P-wave velocity measurements were proved to be effective in...
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Electrochemical methods for corrosion rate determination under cathodic polarisation conditions - a review. Part II - AC methods
PublicationPrzedstawiono krytyczny przegląd prac dotyczących wykorzystania metod elektrochemicznych zmiennoprądowych do wyznaczania prądu korozyjnego metali polaryzowanych katodowo. Przedyskutowano stosowanie klasycznej liniowej spektroskopii impedancyjnej (EIS) z użyciem sygnałów pobudzających niskoamplitudowych, a następnie techniki zmiennoprądowe bazujące na sygnałach wysokoamplitudowych, a więc w zakresie nieliniowej charakterystyki polaryzacyjnej...
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Electrochemical methods for corrosion rate determination under cathodic polarisation conditions - a review. Part I - DC methods
PublicationPrzedstawiono krytyczny przegląd prac dotyczących wykorzystania metod elektrochemicznych stałoprądowych do wyznaczania prądu korozyjnego metali polaryzowanych katodowo. Opisano dotychczasowe sposoby oceny skuteczności ochrony katodowej na podstawie pomiarów krzywych polaryzacji i rezystancji polaryzacyjnej. Scharakteryzowano metody matematyczne i oprogramowanie opracowane do analizy komputerowej krzywych polaryzacji w celu wyznaczenia...
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Influence of retrogression and reaging on microstructure, mechanical properties and susceptibility to stress corrosion cracking of an Al-Zn-Mg alloy.
PublicationPrzedmiotem badań był stop AlZn5Mg1 poddany nawrotowi i starzeniu w różnej temperaturze i przez różny czas. Badano podatność na korozję naprężeniową przy stałej prędkości rozciągania 10-6 s-1. Obróbka cieplna, która polepsała własności, pogarszała odporność na korozję naprężeniową. Efekty te przypisano zmianiom wielkości i rozkładu wydzieleń.
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Korozja naprężeniowa stali 14hnmbcu w środowisku wody morskiej.Stress corrosion cracking of 14hnmbcu steel in sea-water.
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono zagadnienia niszczenia środowiskowego stali o wysokiej wytrzymałości na konstrukcje morskie. Podatność stali 14HNMBCu i jej złącza spawanego na naprężeniowe pękanie korozyjne badano w oparciu o próbę powolnego rozciągania. Próby wykonano w środowisku powietrza oraz wody morskiej przy polaryzacji katodowej.
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Stress corrosion cracking of Al-Zn-Mg weldments.Korozja naprężeniowa złączy spawanych stopów Al-Zn-Mg.
PublicationPraca zawiera wyniki badań odporności korozyjnej złączy spawanych Al-Zn-Mg. Zbadano wpływ składu chemicznego stopu oraz spoiwa na odporność na korozje naprężeniową w warunkach statycznych naprężeń rozciągających.
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Investigation of pitting corrosion of aluminum by using deis methodbadanie korozji wżerowej aluminium przy użyciu metody deis
PublicationBadano odporność korozyjną stopu aluminium 1100. Zastosowano dynamiczną spektroskopię impedancyjną w połączeniu. Na podstawie uzyskanych wyników impedancyjnych i polaryzacyjnych zaproponowano elektryczny schemat zastępczy dla aluminium korodującego w warunkach dużej zawartoći jonów chlorkowych. Stwierdzono, że dynamiczna elektrochemiczna spektroskopia impedancyjna jest bardzo dobrym narzędziem do badania procesów korozyjnych oraz...
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The evaluation methodology of corrosion protection of tanks from hull structural steels with Acoustic Emission use and first results of investigations
PublicationW referacie przedstawiono metodykę badań mającą na celu ocenę stopnia ochrony przed korozją konstrukcji zbiorników ładunkowych i balastowych wykonanych ze stali kadłubowych z wykorzystaniem Emisji Akustycznej (EA). W metodyce wykorzystano wymagania obowiązujących norm, standardów oraz doświadczenia zdobyte w dotychczasowych badaniach poświęconych zastosowaniu metody EA do wykrywania i lokalizacji źródeł korozji na statkach. Do...
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DEIS evaluation of the relative effective surface area of AISI 304 stainless steel dissolution process in conditions of intergranulatar corrosion
PublicationWyniki przedstawione w tej pracy stanowią dalszą część badań dotyczących procesu roztwarzania wysokostopowej stali AISI 304 w warunkach zachodzenia korozji międzykrystalicznej z wykorzystaniem techniki dynamicznej elektrochemicznej spektroskopii impedancyjnej (DEIS). Po raz pierwszy zaprezentowano zmiany względnej powierzchni efektywnej procesu roztwarzania stali AISI 304 w warunkach zachodzenia korozji międzykrystalicznej w funkcji...
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Impact of sensitization on dissolution process of AISI 304 stainless steel during intergranular corrosion evaluated using DES technique
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DEIS evaluation of the relative effective surface area of AISI 304 stainless steel dissolution process in conditions of intergranular corrosion
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Impact of sensitization on dissolution process of AISI 304 stainless steel during intergranular corrosion evaluated using DEIS technique
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Investigation of the Process of Automatic Control of Current Polarity Reversal in the Conditions of Hybrid Technology of Electrochemical Processing of Corrosion-Resistant Steels
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Electrical mapping of AISI 304 stainless steel subjected to intergranular corrosion performed by means of AFM-LIS in the contact mode
PublicationThe paper presents results of the AFM-based approach to local impedance spectroscopy (LIS) measurements performed in a 20 20 lm grid within an austenite grain–grain boundary region for sensitized AISI 304 stainless steel (SS). Maps of electrical parameters obtained on the basis of localized impedance spectra were demonstrated, presenting their changes and correlation with the sample topography. Performed research revealed significant...
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High-temperature Corrosion of ~ 30 Pct Porous FeCr Stainless Steels in Air: Long-Term Evaluation Up to Breakaway
PublicationIn this work, a long-term (up to 6000 hours) corrosion evaluation of three porous (~ 30 pct of initial porosity) ferritic iron-chromium alloys with different Cr contents (20, 22, and 27 wt pct of Cr) was carried out at 600 C, 700 C, 800 C, and 900 C in air. Mass gain measurements and SEM analyses revealed that at temperatures above 600 C, all alloys exhibit breakaway corrosion, whereas at 600 C, none of the alloys were heavily...
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Corrosion degradation monitoring of ship stiffened plates using guided wave phase velocity and constrained convex optimization method
PublicationThe study presents an experimental investigation on the corrosion degradation level assessment using nondestructive wave-based methods. The degradation level of ship structural elements has been assessed in two different ways. The first one is based on the spectral decomposition and zero-crossing incorporated reconstruction of the dispersion curve approach of the antisymmetric Lamb wave mode and the best matching of the theoretical...
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Fracture surface topography measurements analysis of low-alloyed corrosion resistant steel after bending-torsion fatigue tests
PublicationIn this paper, an assessment of a topography measurement method for fracture surfaces of 10HNAP steel after bending-torsion fatigue tests was performed. Surface roughness was measured by using a non-contact Focus Variation Microscopy (FVM) technique in which the non-measured points (NMPs) and outliers (spikes) were removed by the application of general methods. The results revealed, that the optical measurement method introduced...
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A framework to analyse the probability of accidental hull girder failure considering advanced corrosion degradation for risk-based ship design
PublicationShip’s hull girder failure could result from maritime accident that can cause human life loss, environmental disaster, and major economic impacts. In risk-based ship design paradigm, accounting for rare phenomena (e.g. ship-ship collision or grounding) is important to provide safe and durable structure. In-service corrosion-induced hull degradation should be considered at the design stage, as it can significantly affect structural...
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Modified Manganese Phosphate Conversion Coating on Low-Carbon Steel
PublicationConversion coatings are one of the primary types of galvanic coatings used to protect steel structures against corrosion. They are created through chemical reactions between the metal surface and the environment of the phosphating. This paper investigates the impact that the addition of new metal cations to the phosphating reaction environment has on the quality of the final coating. So far, standard phosphate coatings have contained...
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Stress corossion cracking susceptibility of dissimilar stainless steels welded joints
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono wyniki badań odporności na naprężeniowe pękanie korozyjne złączy różnoimiennych stali odpornych na korozję; austenitycznej 316L oraz typu duplex 2205. Badania próbek przeprowadzono techniką odkształcania z małą prędkością w agresywnym środowisku roztworu chlorku magnezowego. Wyniki badań korozyjnych uzupełniono analizą metalograficzną z obszarów przełomów.
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Stratification of nano-pigments in anti-corrosive coatings by means of magnetic field
PublicationThe concept of self-stratification of coatings, although attractive, causes difficulties in its practical use, especially when pigments are added to the resins. An alternative way of obtaining a multilayer structure in a single step was presented. Using the inhomogeneous magnetic field and magnetically active components of the coating, the possibility of vertically graded differentiation of the one layer properties has been verified....
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Results of acoustic emission tests of corrosion protection degree of ship steel tanks covered by means of protective coatings (Phase I)
PublicationThis paper presents methods and results of the 1st series of tests of acoustic emission (AE) signals, aimed at assessing degree of corrosion protection of a tank made of hull structural steel, protected by means of a protective coating combined from polyurethane layer and concrete filler. The tests were carried outin compliance with a method specially elaborated for application to the work in question. In the method were used requirements...
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Corrosion Inhibition of Aluminium Alloy AA6063-T5 by Vanadates: Local Surface Chemical Events Elucidated by Confocal Raman Micro-Spectroscopy
PublicationChemical interactions between aqueous vanadium species and aluminium alloy AA6063-T5 were investigated in vanadate-containing NaCl solutions. Confocal Raman and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy experiments were utilised to gain insight into the mechanism of corrosion inhibition by vanadates. A greenish-grey coloured surface layer, consisting of V+4 and V+5 polymerized species, was seen to form on the alloy surface, especially on...
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Evaluation of citric acid corrosion inhibition efficiency and passivation kinetics for aluminium alloys in alkaline media by means of dynamic impedance monitoring
PublicationA novel approach is proposed for constructing the adsorption isotherm in corrosion studies, based on a well-known interaction between citric acid and aluminium in alkaline electrolytes. Our approach utilizes the instantaneous impedance measurements via Dynamic Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy in galvanostatic mode (g-DEIS). Unlike other common tools, g-DEIS delivers exact information about the concentration required for full...
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Corrosion fatigue crack propagation rate characteristics for weldable ship and offshore steels with regard to the influence of loading frequency and seawater temperature
PublicationAfter Vosikovsky (1975), the corrosion fatigue crack growth rate (CFCGR) characteristics have been divided into three regions. The region-III rates are very close to mechanical fatigue crack growth rates. CFCGR formulae, including the long-crack length effect (in region I only), the loading frequency effect (in region II only), and the saltwater temperature effect, have been proposed. It has been assumed that CFCGR is proportional...
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Corrosion damage identification based on the symmetry of propagating wavefield measured by a circular array of piezoelectric transducers: Theoretical, experimental and numerical studies
PublicationThe article investigates the results obtained from numerical simulations and experimental tests concerning the propagation of guided waves in corroded steel plates. Developing innovative methodologies for assessing corrosion-induced degradation is crucial for accurately diagnosing offshore and ship structures exposed to harsh environmental conditions. The main aim of the research is to analyze how surface irregularities affect...
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A comprehensive evaluation of mimosa extract as a corrosion inhibitor on AA6060 alloy in acid rain solution: part I. Electrochemical AC methods
PublicationThe inhibition effect of mimosa extract on the corrosion of AA6060 aluminum alloy in acid rain solution was investigated by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and dynamic electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (DEIS). All the studied electrochemical parameters showed good corrosion inhibitive characteristics with respect to the aluminum alloy in the tested solution. Inhibitor efficiency increased with the concentration and...
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Actual field corrosion rate of offshore structures in the Baltic Sea along depth profile from water surface to sea bed
PublicationThe paper presents the results of field electrochemical investigations on the corrosion rate of carbon steel in seawater of the Baltic Sea at the location of the Baltic Beta production rig. The measurements were conducted throughout the year in seawater at different depths from the sea surface to the sea bed (about 75 m). The results revealed corrosion aggressiveness of the seawater along the entire depth profile. There was...
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Efficacious Alkaline Copper Corrosion Inhibition by a Mixed Ligand Copper(II) Complex of 2,2′-Bipyridine and Glycine: Electrochemical and Theoretical Studies
PublicationA mixed ligand copper(II) complex, namely, [Cu(BPy)(Gly)Cl]⋅2H2O (CuC) (BPy=2,2′-bipyridine and Gly=glycine), was synthesized and characterized. The synthesized CuC complex was tested as inhibitor to effectively mitigate the corrosion of copper in alkaline solutions using the linear sweep voltammetry (LSV) and linear polarization resistance (LPR) techniques. For the sake of comparison, such two D.C. electrochemical techniques were...
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High temperature corrosion evaluation and lifetime prediction of porous Fe22Cr stainless steel in air in temperature range 700–900 °C
PublicationThis work describes a high temperature corrosion kinetics study of ~30% porous Fe22Cr alloys. The surface area of the alloy (~0.02 m2 g-1) has been determined by tomographic microscopy. The weight gain of the alloys was studied by isothermal thermogravimetry in the air for 100 hours at 700 - 900 °C. Breakaway oxidation was observed after oxidation at 850 °C (~100 hours) and 900 °C (~30 hours). The lifetime prediction shows the...
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Badania nad identyfikacją produktów korozji w instalacji Platformingu CCR = Studies on identification of corrosion products in Platforming CCR unit
PublicationPrzedstawiono badania dotyczące identyfikacji produktów korozji w instalacji Platformingu CCR. Badano próbki pyłów pobrane z wewnętrznej powierzchni rury pieca, z kolektora pieca i katalizatora przeznaczonego do regeneracji. Badania przeprowadzono posługując się techniką dyfrakcji rentgenowskiej i skaningowej mikroskopii elektronowej.