Effect of nickel content in the corrosion process of TiC/Cu-Ni composites immersed in synthetic seawater

MRS Advances ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (63) ◽  
pp. 3475-3484
Author(s):  
Miguel A. Téllez-Villaseñor ◽  
Carlos A. León Patino ◽  
Ricardo Galván Martínez ◽  
Ena A. Aguilar Reyes

ABSTRACTThe work presents an electrochemical study of the corrosion behaviour of two TiC/Cu-Ni metal matrix composites with a content of 10 and 20 wt.% Ni immersed in synthetic seawater. The composites were synthesized by a capillary infiltration technique, obtaining dense materials TiC/Cu-10Ni and TiC/Cu-20 Ni with a residual porosity of 1.8 and 1.7%, respectively. The corrosion rate (CR) was evaluated from the techniques of polarization curves (PC), linear polarization resistance (LPR) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). Electrochemical measurements were carried out under static conditions, ambient temperature and atmospheric pressure at 24 hours exposure in the electrolytic medium. The corrosion rate is affected by the Ni content in the matrix, with less corrosion in the composite with a higher Ni content. The higher content of Ni in the Cu-Ni alloy provides higher passivation and stability to the corrosion products film that are absorbed on the composite surface. Microscopic examination (SEM) showed a characteristic morphology of a corrosion mechanism of the localized type (pits and crevices) generated by a differential aeration, where the TiC/Cu-10Ni composite showed greater degradation.

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nabeel Alharthi ◽  
El-Sayed M. Sherif ◽  
Hany S. Abdo ◽  
S. Zein El Abedin

The effect of Ni content on the resistance against corrosion of Fe-36% Ni and Fe-45% Ni alloys in 1 M hydrochloric acid pickling solution was reported. Various electrochemical and spectroscopic techniques such as potentiodynamic cyclic polarization (CPP), open-circuit potential (OCP), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), potentiostatic current-time (PCT), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) have been employed. CPP measurements indicated that the corrosion current and corrosion rate recorded lower values for the alloy that had higher nickel content. OCP curves proved that the presence of high Ni content shifts the absolute potential to the positive potential direction. EIS results revealed that the surface and polarization resistances were much higher for the alloy with higher Ni content. PCT curves also showed that the absolute currents were lower for Fe-45% Ni alloy. All results were in good agreement with others and confirmed clearly that the corrosion resistance in HCl solutions for Fe-45% Ni alloy was higher than that obtained for Fe-45% Ni alloy.


2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Criado ◽  
S. Fajardo ◽  
J. M. Bastidas

The present paper studies the corrosion behaviour of a new lower-cost type of austenitic stainless steel (SS) with a low nickel content in alkaline-saturated calcium hydroxide solution (a simulated concrete pore (SCP) solution) with sodium chloride (0.0%, 0.4%, 1.0%, 2.0%, 3.0%, and 5.0% NaCl) and embedded in alkali-activated fly ash (AAFA) mortars manufactured using two alkaline solutions, with and without chloride additions (2% and 5%), in an environment of constant 95% relative humidity. Measurements were performed at early age curing up to 180 days of experimentation. The evolution with time of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy was studied.Rctvalues obtained in SCP solution or in fly ash mortars were so high that low-nickel SS preserved its passivity, exhibiting high corrosion resistance


2019 ◽  
Vol 66 (5) ◽  
pp. 613-620
Author(s):  
Jiaxing Cai ◽  
Xuequn Cheng ◽  
Baijie Zhao ◽  
Linheng Chen ◽  
Yi Fan ◽  
...  

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to understand the process of failure of scale and the corrosion resistance of scale to the substrate in an atmospheric environment. Design/methodology/approach The corrosion behaviour of X65 pipeline steel with different types of oxide scale was analysed using the natural environment exposure corrosion test, scanning electron microscopy analysis, electrochemical corrosion polarization curve test and other methods in a warehouse environment. Findings The results of this research show that one type of oxide scale, which is rough, has an uneven microstructure, and exhibits weak adhesion to the matrix, does not protect the substrate from corrosion. Conversely, the uniform, dense oxide scale, which exhibits strong adhesion to the matrix, provides effective protection to the steel. However, as the corrosion develops, the corrosion rate of the substrate tends to accelerate, especially when the structure of the oxide scale is damaged to a certain extent. Originality/value The corrosion mechanism of the oxide scale on hot rolled steel in an atmospheric environment has been proposed.


2016 ◽  
Vol 1815 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Rodríguez-Rivera ◽  
J.A. García-Hinojosa ◽  
F.J. Rodríguez-Gómez

ABSTRACTThe aim of this study is to compare the corrosion rate of aluminum alloys for ornamental pieces. Three Fe/Cu relationships were tested in order to improve hardness and brightness in aluminum pieces since these alloys are used in the making of ornamental pieces. The variation on Fe/Cu content could result in modification on corrosion rate, since a metallographic characterization must be carried out identifying the presence of intermetallic phases. The presence of these elements could result in increasing corrosion rate, or even in modification of corrosion morphology, so localized corrosion could be expected.The assessment of corrosion rate was carried out in saline media, since chlorides are ions that promote localized corrosion. Electrochemical techniques (polarization curves and Tafel plots) were used in order to evaluate the attack in aluminum pieces; electrochemical impedance spectroscopy was also employed with voltage amplitude of 10 mV rms, and a frequency range from 10,000 Hz to 0.01 Hz. A typical three electrodes cell was used, exposing an area of one cm2. Before polarization, open circuit potential was monitored for an hour looking for a steady state. All conditions were tested for triplicate.The behavior of open circuit potential vs. time, and polarization curves was analyzed; a corrosion mechanism is proposed according to the electrochemical control. Polarization rate was calculated by using Tafel plots and, an electrochemical impedance spectroscopy analysis by using equivalent electric circuits is shown. Electrochemical impedance will yield information about corrosion morphology that is backed with microscopic inspection.The objective of this study is to compare the corrosion rate of aluminum alloys for ornamental pieces in order to determine the effect of the relationship Fe/Cu on the corrosion mechanism in aluminum parts for ornamental pieces.


2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhiping Zhu ◽  
Xiandi Zuo ◽  
Zhaohui Ying

AbstractThe power supply accident caused by the corrosion of metal materials in the substation has become an important issue that affects the safe operation of the power grid. The corrosion of copper T2 was the most serious. The corrosion behaviour of copper T2 in SO2- and H2S-containing atmospheric environments was investigated using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometry (EDS), and X-ray diffraction (XRD), and the nonequidistant grey GM(1,1) model was established of which the precision and forecast dependability were evaluated. Results indicated that the corrosion rate of copper in the SO2 environment increased in the early stages of corrosion and then gradually decreased at the later stages. In contrast, the corrosion rate of copper in the H2S environment slowly increased in the early stages of corrosion and then sharply increased at the later stages. The corrosion products in the SO2 environment consisted of cuprite (Cu2O) and brochantite [Cu4(OH)6SO4], whereas the corrosion products in the H2S environment were Cu2O and chalcocite (Cu2S). The mathematical model has good prediction dependability and higher forecast reliability.


2014 ◽  
Vol 635 ◽  
pp. 57-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janette Brezinová ◽  
Juraj Koncz ◽  
Miroslav Tomáš ◽  
Ján Slota

This paper presents the results of research aimed to measuring the corrosion properties of automotive steel sheets. The degree of deformation influence to the corrosion properties of the steel sheet for car body parts has been proven by the modern methods of corrosion monitoring such as Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy. Corrosion rate was assessed using electrochemical methods in 0.1 M solution of NaCl. Experimental studies have pointed out if degree of deformation increases the corrosion rate of the steel sheet increases as well.


2013 ◽  
Vol 743-744 ◽  
pp. 607-612 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong Liang Lin ◽  
Jian Qiu Wang ◽  
En Hou Han

The electrochemical behavior of cast X-52 with different Sn content ranging from 0 to 1 wt. % was investigated using the methods of potentiodynamic test, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The immersion tests involved to examine the relationship between Sn addition and corrosion performance of cast X-52. In addition, the morphology and the compositions of surface corrosion products were analyzed using scanning electron microscope (SEM)/ energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). Potentiodynamic polarization curves showed that the presence of Sn decreased the corrosion current density. EIS indicated that Sn-containing steels had higher polarization resistances. These results confirmed that Sn played a positive role in reducing corrosion rate in H2S-containing environment. However, the corrosion resistance decreased with increasing Sn addition. It was proved that Sn improved the corrosion resistance with only a small content and large amount of Sn might lead to an advance of the pit due to occurrence of more acidification. Moreover, a continuous inner O-rich layer adherent to the matrix was found for Sn-addition samples, which lead to a decrease of corrosion rate due to its compact characteristic, compared with porous sulfide formed on the outer surface.


Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (14) ◽  
pp. 3929
Author(s):  
Praveen Kumar Swamy ◽  
Shantharaja Mylaraiah ◽  
Manjunath Patel Gowdru Chandrashekarappa ◽  
Avinash Lakshmikanthan ◽  
Danil Yurievich Pimenov ◽  
...  

The stringent demand to develop lightweight materials with enhanced properties suitable for various engineering applications is the focus of this research work. Industrial wastes such as fly ash (FA) and S-glass-fibres (GF) were used as reinforcement materials for high-strength alloy, i.e., Al 7005. Stir casting routes were employed for fabricating the four samples, Al 7005, Al 7005 + 5% GF, Al 7005 + 6% FA and Al 7005 + 5% GF + 6% FA. The extrusion process with different extrusion ratios (ER: 5.32:1, and 2.66:1) was used to examine the properties of all four samples. Extruded samples with ER: 5.32: 1 resulted in equiaxed grains with refined structure compared to stir casting parts. The effect of the extrusion process and the addition of reinforcements (GF and FA) on the gravimetric, electrochemical, and electrochemical impedance corrosion behaviour of Al 7005 composites in 1M HCl (Hydrochloric acid) solution were investigated. The results of all three corrosion methods showed that Al 7005 + 6% FA exhibited higher corrosion resistance. Corrosion rate of Al 7005, Al 7005 + 5% GF, Al 7005 + 6% FA and Al 7005 + 5% GF + 6% FA is found equal to 3.25, 2.41, 0.34, and 0.76 mpy, respectively. The FA particles remain inert and act as a physical barrier with corrosive media during the corrosion test. GF undergoes fibre degradation or disrupts the continuity of the glass network as a result of fibre leaching, which increases the corrosion rate in the sample. The gravimetric study showed that the corrosion rates decreased with an increase in extrusion ratio, which might be due to corrosion passivation increases and improved properties. The scanning electron microscopy reveals that corrosion fits, flakes and micro-cracks were observed more in the as-cast composites than that of extrusion composites, promoting the corrosion rate.


2019 ◽  
Vol 66 (6) ◽  
pp. 791-801 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vaira Vignesh Ramalingam ◽  
Padmanaban Ramasamy ◽  
Madhav Datta

Purpose The purpose of this study is to refine the microstructure and improve the corrosion behaviour of aluminium alloy AA5083 by subjecting it to friction stir processing (FSP). Design/methodology/approach FSP trials are conducted as per central composite design, by varying tool rotation speed, tool traverse speed and shoulder diameter at three levels. The microstructure is examined and the hardness is measured for both the base material and the processed workpieces. The corrosion behaviour of the base material and processed workpieces is studied using potentiodynamic polarization technique for three different testing temperatures, and the corrosion current and corrosion rate are calculated. Findings The results reveal that FSP refined the grains, dispersed secondary phases, increased the hardness and improved the corrosion resistance of most of the friction stir processed specimens than the base material at all the three testing temperatures. Grain refinement and fine dispersion of ß phase improves the hardness and corrosion resistance of most of the FSPed specimens. However partial dissolution of ß phase decreases the hardness in some of the specimens. Most of the FSPed specimens displayed more positive potential than the base material at all the testing temperatures representing a higher nobility than the base material, as a result of fine dispersion of secondary phase particles in the matrix. Large pits formed on the surface of the base specimen indicating a higher corrosion rate at all three testing temperatures. The SEM image of FSPed specimens reveals the occurrence of very few pits and minimal corrosion products on the surface, which indicates lower corrosion rate. Originality/value The corrosion mechanism of the friction stir-processed AA5083 specimens is found to be a combination of activation and concentration polarization.


MRS Advances ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (50) ◽  
pp. 2865-2873 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. M. Durán-Olvera ◽  
R. Orozco-Cruz ◽  
R. Galván-Martínez ◽  
C.A. León ◽  
A. Contreras

ABSTRACTThis work shows the electrochemical study of nickel (Ni) and TiC/Ni composite immersed in synthetic seawater. In order to characterize the corrosion process, polarization curves (PC) were carried out. All electrochemical measures were made under static conditions, room temperature, atmospheric pressure and 24 hours exposure time. An electrochemical cell with a typical three-electrode array was used. Effect of TiC as reinforcement into the Ni matrix was evaluated. According PC results, it is possible to point out that the corrosion rate (CR) of the TiC/Ni composite was higher than Ni corrosion rate. The obtained results indicate that the corrosion process of both materials is of mixed type, that is to say a process of transfer of load influenced by a mechanism of mass transfer. Observations through scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed that mechanism of corrosion was cells of differential aeration (difference of concentration of oxygen). The corrosion morphology was localized type (pits and crevice).


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