scholarly journals Corrosion Behavior of Reinforcing Steel Undergoing Stray Current and Anodic Polarization

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 261
Author(s):  
Zhipei Chen ◽  
Dessi Koleva
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Behavior ◽  
Anodic Polarization ◽  
Cathodic Polarization ◽  
Product Layer ◽  
Reinforcing Steel ◽  
Stray Current ◽  
Polarization Effects ◽  
Steel Rebar ◽  
Corrosion Product Layer ◽  
Curing Regimes

Different concrete structures (viaducts, bridges, or tunnels) in the neighborhoods of railways may be subject to the stray current leaking from the rails. In these cases, the reinforcing rebars embedded in concrete act as conductors, “pick up” the stray current, and can corrode. For simulating the stray current-induced corrosion of metals, most researchers just supplied anodic polarization on samples. However, stray current induces both cathodic polarization and anodic polarization. This work experimentally justifies the different effects of stray current and anodic polarization on reinforcing steel embedded in mortar. A comparison between stray current and anodic polarization effects on the corrosion behavior of embedded steel is performed for both fresh (24 hour-cured) and hardened matrix (28 day-cured) in chloride-free (Cl-free) and chloride-containing (Cl-containing) environments. It is found that in all studied conditions, anodic polarization leads to a significantly different electrochemical performance of the steel rebar compared to the stray current. Hence, anodic polarization cannot reflect all the effects of stray current, and therefore, it has limited significance for simulating stray current. It is also clarified that the curing regimes and starting time of the stray current play significant roles in the formation of a corrosion product layer on the steel surface.

scholarly journals Atmospheric Corrosion Behavior of 2A12 Aluminum Alloy in a Tropical Marine Environment

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhongyu Cui ◽  
Xiaogang Li ◽  
Huan Zhang ◽  
Kui Xiao ◽  
Chaofang Dong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Corrosion Behavior ◽  
Marine Environment ◽  
Atmospheric Corrosion ◽  
Product Layer ◽  
Barrier Effect ◽  
Corrosion Morphology ◽  
Corrosion Product Layer ◽  
Morphology Changes

Atmospheric corrosion behavior of 2A12 aluminum alloy exposed to a tropical marine environment for 4 years was investigated. Weight loss of 2A12 alloy in the log-log coordinates can be well fitted with two linear segments, attributing to the evolution of the corrosion products. EIS results indicate that the corrosion product layer formed on the specimens exposed for 12 months or longer presents a good barrier effect. Corrosion morphology changes from pitting corrosion to severe intergranular corrosion with the extension of exposure time, resulting in the reduction of the mechanical properties.

scholarly journals Corrosion behavior of HRB400 and HRB400M steel bars in concrete under DC interference

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Qingmiao Ding ◽  
Yuning Gao ◽  
Ruiyang Liu ◽  
Yaozhi Li ◽  
Lei Jin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Product ◽  
Corrosion Behavior ◽  
Direct Current ◽  
Product Layer ◽  
Corrosion Products ◽  
Product Analysis ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
Corrosion Product Layer ◽  
Steel Bars ◽  
Concrete Solution

AbstractThe influence of direct current interference on the corrosion behavior of HRB400 and HRB400M steel bars in simulated concrete solution was studied using methods such as weight loss experiment, electrochemical experiment, surface technology and product analysis. The research results showed that with the increase of DC interference voltage, the corrosion rates of HRB400 and HRB400M steel bars would increase. The corrosion resistance of HRB400M steel bars was better than HRB400 steel bars under the experimental conditions. In addition, direct current interference could cause damage to the corrosion product layer on the surface of HRB400 steel bars and HRB400M steel bars. And the corrosion form and corrosion product types of HRB400 and HRB400M steel bars would be affected by direct current interference. The main corrosion products of HRB400 steel bars included γ-FeOOH and Fe2O3 when it was not interfered by DC. When DC interference was applied, the main corrosion products included Fe3O4 and Fe2O3. The corrosion products on the surface of HRB400M steel bars were mainly Fe3O4 and Fe2O3, and the types of products increased to form Cr2O3 and MnFe2O4.

Study of Corrosion Behavior of Polyuretane/nanoHidroxiapatite Hybrid Coating in Hank Solution at 25 °C

2015 ◽  
Vol 1766 ◽  
pp. 159-165
Author(s):  
G. Carbajal-De La Torre ◽  
A.B. Martinez-Valencia ◽  
A. Sanchez-Castillo ◽  
M. Villagomez-Galindo ◽  
M.A. Espinosa-Medina
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Behavior ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Ionic Species ◽  
Product Layer ◽  
Hybrid Coating ◽  
Corrosion Product Layer ◽  
Ultrasonic Assisted ◽  
Hank Solution ◽  
Corrosion Mechanisms ◽  
Co Precipitation

ABSTRACTThe study of corrosion behavior of polyurethane/nanohydroxyapatite hybrid coating in aerated Hank solution at 25 °C by Potentiodinamic and Electrochemical Impedance techniques was realized. The nanohydroxyapatite (nHA) powders were synthesized by ultrasonic assisted co-precipitation wet chemical method and then mixed with pure polyurethane (PU) during the polymerization. Results were supported by SEM morphologic characterization. Results showed that good corrosion resistance of hybrid coating, showing small corrosion product layer formation. Corrosion mechanisms are affected by an increasing of polarization resistance, promoting decreasing in the corrosion rates. Diffusion of ionic species was the governing mechanism in the corrosion behavior of polyurethane/nanohydroxyapatite hybrid coating.

Simulation of The State of Carbon Steel n Years After Disposal with n Years of Corrosion Product on its Surface in a Bentonite Environment

1994 ◽  
Vol 353 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoichi Kojima ◽  
Toshinobu Hioki ◽  
Shigeo Tsujikawa
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Steel ◽  
Corrosion Rate ◽  
Corrosion Product ◽  
Corrosion Behavior ◽  
Steel Corrosion ◽  
Product Layer ◽  
The State ◽  
Corrosion Product Layer ◽  
Time Frames

AbstractThe use of bentonite as buffer and carbon steel as overpack material for the geological disposal of nuclear waste is under investigation. To better assess the long term integrity of the carbon steel overpack, a quantitative analysis of the corrosion behavior on the steel surface for time frames beyond that of feasible empirical determination is required. The state n years after disposal, consisting of Carbon Steel / Corrosion Products + Bentonite / Water, was simulated and the corrosion behavior of the carbon steel in this state investigated. The following facts became apparent. Both the corrosion rate and the non-uniformity of it increased with increase in the corrosion product content in the compacted bentonite. When the corrosion product layer was formed between the carbon steel and the bentonite, it ennobled the corrosion potential and increased the corrosion rate.

Sem Studies of Co-Cr-Mo Surgical Implant Alloy Corrosion Behavior

1982 ◽  
Vol 40 ◽  
pp. 520-521
Author(s):  
Ann Chidester Van Orden ◽  
John L. Chidester ◽  
Anna C. Fraker ◽  
Pei Sung
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Corrosion Behavior ◽  
Anodic Polarization ◽  
Saline Solution ◽  
Saturated Calomel Electrode ◽  
Physiological Saline ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Physiological Saline Solution ◽  
Scanning Electron

The influence of small variations in the composition on the corrosion behavior of Co-Cr-Mo alloys has been studied using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive x-ray analysis (EDX), and electrochemical measurements. SEM and EDX data were correlated with data from in vitro corrosion measurements involving repassivation and also potentiostatic anodic polarization measurements. Specimens studied included the four alloys shown in Table 1. Corrosion tests were conducted in Hanks' physiological saline solution which has a pH of 7.4 and was held at a temperature of 37°C. Specimens were mechanically polished to a surface finish with 0.05 µm A1203, then exposed to the solution and anodically polarized at a rate of 0.006 v/min. All voltages were measured vs. the saturated calomel electrode (s.c.e.).. Specimens had breakdown potentials near 0.47V vs. s.c.e.

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.

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