scholarly journals Water-Induced Corrosion Damage of Carbon Steel in Sulfolane

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (17) ◽  
pp. 4580
Author(s):  
Julian Kubisztal ◽  
Bożena Łosiewicz ◽  
Paulina Dybał ◽  
Violetta Kozik ◽  
Andrzej Bąk
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Fractal Dimension ◽  
Water Concentration ◽  
Corrosion Damage ◽  
Corrosion Products ◽  
Kelvin Probe ◽  
Industrial Systems ◽  
Kelvin Probe Microscopy ◽  
Study Evaluation ◽  
Major Factors

Sulfolane in contact with water and oxygen forms acidic (by-) products that are major factors in accelerating the corrosion of carbon/stainless steel. In consequence, water-induced corrosion damage can be a serious problem in industrial systems. Hence, the determination of the corrosion resistance of AISI 1010 steel immersed in sulfolane containing 0 to 6 vol.% water was the principal objective of the study. Evaluation of the corrosion resistance of steel electrodes was performed using a potentiodynamic technique and scanning Kelvin probe microscopy. It was observed that the corrosion products layer that formed on the surface of AISI 1010 steel partially protects it against corrosion in sulfolane with a water concentration in the range from 1 vol.% to 4 vol.%. Interestingly, amounts of water above 4 vol.% cause a break-down of the corrosion products layer and deteriorate the corrosion resistance of AISI 1010 steel as well. Moreover, the relationship between the fractal dimension, corrosion degree of the steel surface and water concentration in sulfolane was investigated. The fractal dimension was determined using 2D grayscale images of AISI 1010 steel registered through a scanning electron microscope. It was noticed that both the fractal dimension and the corrosion degree rose with the increased water concentration in sulfolane.

scholarly journals Temperature-Related Corrosion Resistance of AISI 1010 Carbon Steel in Sulfolane

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 2563 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julian Kubisztal ◽  
Bożena Łosiewicz ◽  
Paulina Dybal ◽  
Violetta Kozik ◽  
Andrzej Bak
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Corrosion Rate ◽  
Electrochemical Techniques ◽  
Protective Layer ◽  
Corrosion Damage ◽  
Product Layer ◽  
General Corrosion ◽  
Industrial Systems ◽  
Surface Corrosion ◽  
Severe Impairment

Sulfolane-induced corrosion can lead to severe impairment in industrial systems. Therefore, determination of solvent corrosivity is valid. Under standard conditions, pure sulfolane is considered to be thermally stable and chemically inert, hence non-aggressive towards carbon/stainless steel. Unfortunately, the sulfolane-evoked corrosion of the industrial installations is observed for sulfolane-based systems polluted by small quantities of oxygen, water and some oxidizing agents. Moreover, sulfolane decomposition with formation of corrosive (by-)products can be escalated by some process parameters, e.g., temperature. The main objective of this study was to determine the corrosion resistance of AISI 1010 steel immersed in sulfolane at temperatures ranging from 25 to 230 °C. Evaluation of the corrosion damage was carried out using electrochemical techniques and scanning probe/electron microscopy, respectively. The general corrosion tendency, corrosion rate and surface corrosion degree were taken into account as well. It was noticed that the corrosion rate linearly increases with the enhancement of sulfolane temperature. Moreover, the interfacial reaction of steel with sulfolane resulted in the formation of corrosion product layer, which is a physical barrier between the corrosive environment and steel improving corrosion resistance of the latter. In fact, the increment of the sulfolane temperature caused a gradual breakdown of the protective layer and the increase in the corrosion degree of the investigated steel. Finally, it was found that the corrosion degree doubles approximately every 42 °C.

Comparison of corrosion resistance properties of Ni-P and Ni-W-P coatings obtained by electroless deposition

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 66-71
Author(s):  
A.B. Drovosekov
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Sulfuric Acid ◽  
Electroless Deposition ◽  
Corrosion Damage ◽  
Electrochemical Activity ◽  
High Porosity ◽  
Environment Analysis ◽  
Damage Degree ◽  
Lower Porosity ◽  
Electroless Coatings

Corrosion resistance properties, such as porosity, stability in the atmosphere of NaCl mist, and anodic electrochemical activity in a sulfuric acid solution are studied and compared for Ni-W-P and Ni-P coatings obtained by electroless deposition. The studied coatings were obtained from solutions with glycine as the main ligand and contained 10.2 to 15.6 at.% of phosphorus and up to 3.3 at.% of tungsten. It is shown that Ni-W-P coatings with a tungsten content of 2.3 to 3.3 at.% and a thickness of 15 μm have a significantly lower porosity as compared with nickel-phosphorus coatings of the same thickness. Also, significantly better stability of Ni-W-P coatings in a NaCl mist atmosphere was observed, their corrosion damage degree is less than that of Ni-P coatings, and relatively little depends on the duration of exposure in a corrosive environment. Analysis of anodic polarization curves showed an almost similar electrochemical activity upon dissolution of Ni-P and Ni-W-P coatings in sulfuric acid. Both these types of electroless coatings showed a markedly better tendency to anodic dissolution than pure nickel. Taking into account the obtained experimental data, a conclusion is made as to the better protective characteristics of Ni-W-P coatings in comparison with nickel-phosphorus coatings. The main reason of the inferior protective properties of Ni-P coatings is their relatively high porosity.

scholarly journals Zn-Co-CeO2 vs. Zn-Co Coatings: Effect of CeO2 Sol in the Enhancement of the Corrosion Performance of Electrodeposited Composite Coatings

Metals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 704
Author(s):  
Marija Riđošić ◽  
Nebojša D. Nikolić ◽  
Asier Salicio-Paz ◽  
Eva García-Lecina ◽  
Ljiljana S. Živković ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Healing Rate ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Composite Coatings ◽  
Self Healing ◽  
Kelvin Probe ◽  
Artificial Defect ◽  
Volta Potential ◽  
Superior Corrosion Resistance ◽  
The Stability

Electrodeposition and characterization of novel ceria-doped Zn-Co composite coatings was the main goal of this research. Electrodeposited composite coatings were compared to pure Zn-Co coatings obtained under the same conditions. The effect of two ceria sources, powder and home-made sol, on the morphology and corrosion resistance of the composite coatings was determined. During the electrodeposition process the plating solution was successfully agitated in an ultrasound bath. The source of the particles was found to influence the stability and dispersity of plating solutions. The application of ceria sol resulted in an increase of the ceria content in the resulting coating and favored the refinement from cauliflower-like morphology (Zn-Co) to uniform and compact coral-like structure (Zn-Co-CeO2 sol). The corrosion resistance of the composite coatings was enhanced compared to bare Zn-Co as evidenced by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and scanning Kelvin probe results. Zn-Co doped with ceria particles originating from ceria sol exhibited superior corrosion resistance compared to Zn-Co-CeO2 (powder) coatings. The self-healing rate of artificial defect was calculated based on measured Volta potential difference for which Zn-Co-CeO2 (sol) coatings exhibited a self-healing rate of 73.28% in a chloride-rich environment.

scholarly journals Mechanical Properties, Corrosion Resistance and Bioactivity of Oxide Layers Formed by Isothermal Oxidation of Ti-6Al-7Nb Alloy

Coatings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 505
Author(s):  
Krzysztof Aniołek ◽  
Bożena Łosiewicz ◽  
Julian Kubisztal ◽  
Patrycja Osak ◽  
Agnieszka Stróż ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Contact Potential Difference ◽  
Isothermal Oxidation ◽  
Potential Method ◽  
Open Circuit ◽  
Kelvin Probe ◽  
Contact Potential ◽  
Oxide Layers

Titanium and its alloys are among the most promising biomaterials for medical applications. In this work, the isothermal oxidation of Ti-6Al-7Nb biomedical alloy towards improving its mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, and bioactivity has been developed. The oxide layers were formed at 600, 700, and 800 °C for 72 h. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), 3D profilometry, and microindentation test, were used to characterize microstructure, surface geometrical structure, and the hardness of the diphase (α + β) Ti-6Al-7Nb alloy after oxidation, respectively. In vitro corrosion resistance tests were carried out in a saline solution at 37 °C using the open-circuit potential method and potentiodynamic measurements. Electronic properties in the air were studied using the Scanning Kelvin Probe (SKP) technique. The bioactivity test was conducted by soaking the alkali- and heat-treated samples in simulated body fluid for 7 days. The presence of apatite was confirmed using SEM/EDS and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) studies. The thickness of oxide layers formed increased with the temperature growth from 0.25 to 5.48 µm. It was found that with increasing isothermal oxidation temperature, the surface roughness, hardness, corrosion resistance, and contact potential difference increased. The Ti-6Al-7Nb alloy after oxidation revealed the HAp-forming ability in a biological environment.

scholarly journals Analysis of Corrosion of Hastelloy-N, Alloy X750, SS316 and SS304 in Molten Salt High-Temperature Environment

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 543
Author(s):  
Ketan Kumar Sandhi ◽  
Jerzy Szpunar
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Molten Salt ◽  
Corrosion Damage ◽  
Nickel Superalloy ◽  
Triple Junctions ◽  
Salt Corrosion ◽  
Molten Fluoride ◽  
Stainless Steel 316

Nickel superalloy Hastelloy-N, alloy X-750, stainless steel 316 (SS316), and stainless steel 304 (SS304) are among the alloys used in the construction of molten salt reactor (MSR). These alloys were analyzed for their corrosion resistance behavior in molten fluoride salt, a coolant used in MSR reactors with 46.5% LiF+ 11.5% NaF+ 42% KF. The corrosion tests were run at 700 °C for 100 h under the Ar cover gas. After corrosion, significant weight loss was observed in the alloy X750. Weight loss registered in SS316 and SS304 was also high. However, Hastelloy-N gained weight after exposure to molten salt corrosion. This could be attributed to electrochemical plating of corrosion products from other alloys on Hastelloy-N surface. SEM–energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDXS) scans of cross-section of alloys revealed maximum corrosion damage to the depth of 250 µm in X750, in contrast to only 20 µm on Hastelloy-N. XPS wide survey scans revealed the presence of Fe, Cr, and Ni elements on the surface of all corroded alloys. In addition, Cr clusters were formed at the triple junctions of grains, as confirmed by SEM–EBSD (Electron Back Scattered Diffraction) analysis. The order of corrosion resistance in FLiNaK environment was X750 < SS316 < SS304 < Hastelloy-N.

scholarly journals Erosion and Corrosion Resistance Performance of Laser Metal Deposited High-Entropy Alloy Coatings at Hellisheidi Geothermal Site

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
pp. 3071
Author(s):  
Andri Isak Thorhallsson ◽  
Francesco Fanicchia ◽  
Emily Davison ◽  
Shiladitya Paul ◽  
Svava Davidsdottir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Microstructural Characterization ◽  
Corrosion Damage ◽  
Process Equipment ◽  
High Entropy Alloy ◽  
Low Alloy Steels ◽  
Manufacturing Defects ◽  
High Entropy ◽  
Alloy Steels ◽  
Resistance Performance

Geothermal process equipment and accessories are usually manufactured from low-alloy steels which offer affordability but increase the susceptibility of the materials to corrosion. Applying erosion-corrosion-resistant coatings to these components could represent an economical solution to the problem. In this work, testing of two newly developed laser metal deposited high-entropy alloy (LMD-HEA) coatings—CoCrFeNiMo0.85 and Al0.5CoCrFeNi, applied to carbon and stainless steels—was carried out at the Hellisheidi geothermal power plant. Tests in three different geothermal environments were performed at the Hellisheidi site: wellhead test at 194 °C and 14 bar, erosion test at 198 °C and 15 bar, and aerated test at 90 °C and 1 bar. Post-test microstructural characterization was performed via Scanning Eletron Microscope (SEM), Back-Scattered Electrons analysis (BSE), Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS), optical microscopy, and optical profilometry while erosion assessment was carried out using an image and chemical analysis. Both the CoCrFeNiMo0.85 and Al0.5CoCrFeNi coatings showed manufacturing defects (cracks) and were prone to corrosion damage. Results show that damage in the CoCrFeNiMo0.85-coated carbon steel can be induced by manufacturing defects in the coating. This was further confirmed by the excellent corrosion resistance performance of the CoCrFeNiMo0.85 coating deposited onto stainless steel, where no manufacturing cracks were observed.

Polarization Effects in Graded AlGaN Nanolayers Revealed by Current-Sensing and Kelvin Probe Microscopy

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 6755-6763 ◽  
Author(s):  
Petro M. Lytvyn ◽  
Andrian V. Kuchuk ◽  
Yuriy I. Mazur ◽  
Chen Li ◽  
Morgan E. Ware ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Kelvin Probe ◽  
Current Sensing ◽  
Polarization Effects ◽  
Probe Microscopy ◽  
Kelvin Probe Microscopy

Improving Corrosion Resistance of Hot Extruded Mg-Sn-Al-Ce Magnesium Alloy by Rapid Solidification

2017 ◽  
Vol 904 ◽  
pp. 80-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peng Cheng ◽  
Yun Gui Chen ◽  
Wu Cheng Ding
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Rapid Solidification ◽  
Corrosion Behavior ◽  
Corrosion Products ◽  
Uniform Particles

The corrosion behavior and microstructure of hot extruded Mg-5 wt.%Sn-4 wt.%Al-2 wt.%Ce alloy by rapid solidification ribbon (RS-EX TAE542) are investigated. The results shows that corrosion resistance of RS-EX alloy is remarkably improved, compared with that of hot extruded TAE542 alloy by homogenized ingot (HI-EX TAE542). Relatively compact corrosion products and bedded corrosion surface of RS-EX alloy is connected with the fine grains and uniform particles caused by rapid solidification, and they can suppress the corrosion reactions.

Determination of the Physical Properties of Oil Sands Components using Scanning Probe Microscopy

2015 ◽  
Vol 1754 ◽  
pp. 69-74
Author(s):  
Ravi Gaikwad ◽  
Tinu Abraham ◽  
Aharnish Hande ◽  
Fatemeh Bakhtiari ◽  
Siddhartha Das ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oil Sands ◽  
Structural Changes ◽  
Rational Approach ◽  
Kelvin Probe ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Probe Microscopy ◽  
Kelvin Probe Microscopy ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Atomic Force

ABSTRACTAtomic force microscopy is employed to study the structural changes in the morphology and physical characteristics of asphaltene aggregates as a function of temperature. The exotic fractal structure obtained by evaporation-driven asphaltene aggregates shows an interesting dynamics for a large range of temperatures from 25°C to 80°C. The changes in the topography, surface potential and adhesion are unnoticeable until 70°C. However, a significant change in the dynamics and material properties is displayed in the range of 70°C - 80°C, during which the aspahltene aggregates acquire ‘liquid-like’ mobility and fuse together. This behaviour is attributed to the transition from the pure amorphous phase to a crystalline liquid phase which occurs at approximately 70°C as shown by using Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC). Additionally, the charged nature of asphaltenes and bitumen is also explored using kelvin probe microscopy. Such observations can lead to the development of a rational approach to the fundamental understanding of asphaltene aggregation dynamics and may help in devising novel techniques for the handling and separation of asphaltene aggregates using dielectrophoretic methods.

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