Computation of Corrosion Macrocell Current Distribution and Electrochemical Impedance of Reinforcing Steel in Concrete

2009 ◽  
pp. 95-95-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
SC Kranc ◽  
AA Sagues
Keyword(s):  
Current Distribution ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Reinforcing Steel ◽  
Macrocell Current

scholarly journals Effect of Nitrite Inhibitor on the Macrocell Corrosion Behavior of Reinforcing Steel

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhonglu Cao ◽  
Makoto Hibino ◽  
Hiroki Goda
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Behavior ◽  
Current Density ◽  
Polarization Resistance ◽  
Cement Mortar ◽  
Corrosion Current ◽  
Potential Difference ◽  
Reinforcing Steel ◽  
Macrocell Current ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Macrocell Corrosion

The effect of nitrite ions on the macrocell corrosion behavior of reinforcing steel embedded in cement mortar was investigated by comparing and analyzing the macrocell corrosion current, macrocell polarization ratios, and slopes of anodic and cathodic steels. Based on the experimental results, the relationship between macrocell potential difference and macrocell current density was analyzed, and the mechanism of macrocell corrosion affected by nitrite ions was proposed. The results indicated that nitrite ions had significant impact on the macrocell polarization ratios of cathode and anode. The presence of nitrite could reduce the macrocell current by decreasing the macrocell potential difference and increasing the macrocell polarization resistance of the anode.

Corrosion Behavior of Hot-Dip Galvanized Reinforcing Steel Using Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy

2011 ◽  
Vol 250-253 ◽  
pp. 222-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bi Lan Lin ◽  
Yu Ye Xu
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy ◽  
Impedance Spectroscopy ◽  
Corrosion Rate ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Chloride Ions ◽  
Reinforcing Steel ◽  
Effective Measure ◽  
Passivation Film ◽  
Corrosion Behaviors

Galvanizing on the surface of reinforcing steel is an effective measure to control corrosion of reinforcing concrete structures. The corrosion behaviors of hot-dip galvanized (HDG) reinforcing steel in simulated concrete pore solution (SCP solution) with various pH and chlodride values were investigated using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). Two equivalent circuit models corresponding to the corrosion process were proposed and the evolution feature of the corrosion parameters were analyzed. The results show that when the SCP solution was carbonated seriously (pH<11), there is hydrogen evolution phenomenon and the corrosion resistance of HDG reinforcing steel is decreased. A minute carbonation of SCP solution (11.5≤pH<12.5) favors the further passivation of the zinc layer and the corrosion resistance is enhanced. The corrosion rate of HDG reinforcing steel at pH=12.0 is minimal, around 0.59 μm/year, whereas that at pH=12.5 is approximate 1.21 μm/year. In the conditions of pH=12.5 and NaCl concentration no more than 0.5wt.%, the corrosion resistance of the passivation film on HDG reinforcing steel is good. In a serious carbonation case, the corrosion rate is increased greatly with chloride ions.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Corrosion Resistance of Corrosion Inhibitors for Concrete Structures by Electrochemical Testing in Saturated Ca(OH)2 Solutions with NaCl and Na2SO4

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Hwa Sung Ryu ◽  
Chang Gil Lim ◽  
Tae Won Kang ◽  
Seungmin Lim ◽  
Hong Tae Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Amino Acid ◽  
Corrosion Inhibitors ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Acid Corrosion ◽  
Reinforcing Steel ◽  
Protection Efficiency ◽  
Electrochemical Testing ◽  
Corrosion Reaction ◽  
Concrete Matrix

Reinforcing steel maintains passivity in an alkaline concrete environment. However, the passive film on the steel can be destroyed as the concrete becomes acidic, which could induce the corrosion of reinforcing steel. Carbonates and sulfates destroy the concrete matrix and accelerate the penetration of hazardous ions, thereby deteriorating the structure. To alleviate the corrosion of internal reinforcing steel within concrete, corrosion inhibitors are most widely used. In this study, the effects of inorganic nitrite (lithium nitrite) and amino acid corrosion inhibitors (diethanolamine, methyl diethanolamine, and 4-aminobutyric) on corrosion resistance and the pH of the solution with various concentrations of Na2SO4 (0.89, 1.77 g/L) in saturated Ca(OH)2 that contained NaCl (0.98 g/L), which simulated the concrete environment, were investigated. The corrosion resistance of inhibitors was evaluated by corrosion potential, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and potentiodynamic techniques. The results indicated improvement of corrosion resistance by the addition of amino acid corrosion inhibitors. It was confirmed that the inhibitor adsorbed on the surface of the specimen and passivated to reduce the corrosion reaction. In addition, the 4-aminobutyric acid corrosion inhibitors had the corrosion protection efficiency of 67.87–77.80%, which is a higher value than that of the inorganic nitrite corrosion inhibitor (lithium nitrite: 69.36–75.93%) and other amino acid corrosion inhibitors (diethanolamine: 35.69–39.91%; methyl diethanolamine: 66.07–69.09%).

Corrosion Analysis of Reinforcing Steels in Mortar for Nuclear Facilities

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toshiyasu Nishimura
Keyword(s):  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Initial Period ◽  
Charge Transfer Resistance ◽  
Ion Concentration ◽  
Reinforcing Steel ◽  
Nuclear Facilities ◽  
Good Correspondence ◽  
Transfer Resistance ◽  
Eis Measurements ◽  
Cover Thickness

It is important to estimate the corrosion of reinforcing steel in mortar facilities, because the nuclear plants are located near the sea side. In the case of environmental factors in mortar, the Cl ion concentration and pH were monitored by inserting microelectrodes into artificial pores in the mortar. At the same time, the corrosion behavior of the reinforcing steel was investigated by EIS (electrochemical impedance spectroscopy). In the EIS measurements of the reinforcing steel, diffusion behavior was confirmed in the initial period, but diffusion could no longer be observed after 35 day. In comparison with a 10mm cover thickness, a 20mm cover thickness showed a higher impedance behavior. The Cl ion concentration in the mortar was obtained using Ag/AgCl microelectrodes, showing that this behavior is generally controlled by diffusion. When the diffusion equation was used in this work, the diffusion coefficient (Dc) showed a high value of Dc = 2×10−4 mm2/sec. Similarly, the pH in the mortar was obtained using W/WOx microelectrodes. With a 20mm cover thickness, pH was limited to approximately pH11, but with a 10mm cover thickness, pH continued to decrease to around pH9.5. The latter phenomenon was considered to be the result of neutralization by penetration of the immersion solution from the surface. Based on the results of monitoring with the microelectrodes, solutions simulating those in the pores in mortar were prepared and used in EIS measurements. The charge transfer resistance Rct in the simulated solutions showed good correspondence with the impedance in the low frequency region (2mHz) in the actual mortar. This is attributed to the fact that the corrosion of reinforcing steel was controlled by the solution conditions (mainly Cl concentration and pH) in the pores in mortar. If these solution conditions (Cl concentration, pH) exceed threshold values, it was found that the passivation film is destroyed, resulting in high corrosion.

scholarly journals Enhancing the corrosion resistance of reinforcing steel under aggressive operational conditions using behentrimonium chloride

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Bahgat Radwan ◽  
Mostafa H. Sliem ◽  
Noor S. Yusuf ◽  
Nasser A. Alnuaimi ◽  
Aboubakr M. Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Corrosion Rate ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Inhibition Efficiency ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Reinforcing Steel ◽  
Operational Conditions ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Acidic Gases ◽  
Atomic Force

AbstractAggressive operational conditions e.g. saline media and acidic gases, e.g., CO2 can increase the corrosion rate of reinforcing steel. Accordingly, the necessity to protect the steel under the above conditions without affecting the mechanical properties of the concrete is growing. Herein, the inhibition efficiency of a new corrosion inhibitor, behentrimonium chloride (BTC, C25H54ClN), is explored in a simulated-concrete pore solution (SCP) with 3.5 wt.% NaCl at different pH using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and polarization methods. Using only a 50 μmol L−1 of BTC, we are able to measure an inhibition efficiency of 91, 79, and 71% in SCP solution with 3.5% NaCl at pH of 12.5, 10 and 7, respectively without showing any effect on the mechanical properties on the cured mortars. Temkin isotherm is used to describe the physisorption of BTC inhibitor on the steel surface. Also, the adsorption and influence of the inhibitor on the metal surface are characterized using the scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. In conclusion, this new inhibitor shows high corrosion inhibition efficiencies under different aggressive conditions and can be used in concrete to reduce the corrosion rate of reinforcing steel without decreasing the mechanical properties of the concrete.

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