Kinetics and corrosion products of aqueous nitrate reduction by iron powder without reaction conditions control

Although considerable research has been conducted on nitrate reduction by zero-valent iron powder （Fe^0）, these studies were mostly operated under anaerobic conditions with invariable pH that was unsuitable for practical application. Without reaction conditions （dissolved oxygen or reaction pH） control, this work aimed at subjecting the kinetics of denitrification by microscale Fe^0 （160-200 mesh） to analysis the factors affecting the denitrification of nitrate and the composition of iron reductive products coating upon the iron surface. Results of the kinetics study have indicated that a higher initial concentration of nitrate would yield a greater reaction rate constant. The reduction rate of nitrate increased with increasing Fe^0 dosage. The reaction can be described as a pseudo-first order reaction with respect to nitrate concentration or Fe^0 dosage. Experimental results also suggested that nitrate reduction by microscale Fe^0 without reaction condition control primarily was an acid-driven surface-mediated process, and the reaction order was 0.65 with respect to hydrogen ion concentration. The analyses of X-ray diffractometry and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy indicated that a black coating, consisted of Fe2O3, Fe3O4 and FeO（OH）, was formed on the surface of iron grains as an iron corrosion product when the system initial pH was lower than 5. The proportion of FeO（OH） increased as reaction time went on, whereas the proportion of Fe3O4 decreased.

Effects of alternating magnetic field on the corrosion rate and corrosion products of copper

The effects of alternating magnetic field on the corrosion morphologies, corrosion rate, and corrosion products of copper in 3.5% NaCl solution, sea water, and magnetized sea water were investigated using electrochemical test, scanning electron microscopy/energy dispersive analysis system of X-ray （SEM/EDAX）, and X-ray diffraction （XRD）. The results show that the corrosion rate of copper in magnetized sea water is minimal. Moreover, the surface of the specimen in magnetized sea water is uniform and compact as compared with those in 3.5% NaCl solution and sea water. The corrosion products of copper in magnetized sea water are mainly Cu2O and CuCl2. However, the corrosion products in sea water are CuCl, Cu2Cl（OH）3, and FeCl3-6H2O. The electrochemical corrosion mechanisms of copper in the three media were also discussed.

Wear Resistance of CO_2 Corrosion Product Scale Formed at High Temperature

To investigate the correlation between structure characteristics and wear resistance of CO2 corrosion product scales at high temperature and high pressure, an autoclave was used to prepare CO2 corrosion product scales on N80 steel in carbon dioxide corrosion environment. The correlation between wear resistance of the scales and many other factors, such as temperature, pressure, morphology, structure, velocity of fluid medium, sand grain size, and so on, was comparatively analyzed by a self assembled wear device, and the scale morphologies before or after being worn were observed by scanning electron microscope （SEM）. And then the surface grain size and thickness of scale were measured. The results showed that the cross-section of the corrosion scale was of a double-layer structure, the outer layer of which was composed of regular crystals, whereas the inner layer was a thin scale of fine grains. The outer grain size and thickness of scale varied with temperature, and the initial wear loss was consistent with the surface grain size; at the same time, the total wear loss corresponded to the thickness of scale. Compared to wear resist- ance in different depths of the scale, it was found that the structure of scale was a double-layer structure in cross-section, and the wear resistance of inner layer was better than that of the outer layer; the closer the scale to the matrix, the greater was the wear resistance of scale; and the larger the size or the higher the rotary speed of solid grain in multiphase flowing medium, the more was the wear loss of scale.

A homogenous microstructural Mg-based matrix model for orthopedic application with generating uniform and smooth corrosion product layer in Ringer’s solution:Study on biodegradable behavior of Mg-Zn alloys prepared by powder metallurgy as a case

For high corrosion resistance and extensively modified biodegradable Mg-based alloys and composites for bone implants,a new Mgbased matrix model prepared by powder metallurgy is discussed and developed.In this research,Mg-5 wt.%Zn alloys were selected as a case.And they were impacted by hot extrusion and aging treatments to construct microstructure with different characteristics.Their selfforming corrosion product layer in Ringer’s solution,biodegradable behavior and corrosion mechanism were minutely investigated by in vitro degradation,electrochemical corrosion and cytocompatibility.The results demonstrated the extruded Mg-5 wt.%Zn alloy aged for 96 h showed high corrosion resistance,good biocompatibility for L929 and excellent ability of maintaining sample integrity during the immersion.Significantly,the alloy showed fine-grain microstructure and uniform distributed hundred nano-sized second phases,which promoted the formation of the uniform and smooth corrosion product layer at the beginning of immersion.The corrosion product layer was more stable in chloride containing aqueous solution and could be directly formed and repaired quickly,which effectively protected the matrix from further corrosion.In addition,an ideal model of Mg-based matrix for bone tissue engineering was tried to presume and propose by discussing the causal relationship between microstructure and bio-corrosion process.

Wear Resistances of CO_2 Corrosion Product Films in the Presence of Sand Particles

Wear resistances of CO2 corrosion product films formed on P110 carbon steel at different CO2 partial pressures were investigated in water sand two-phase flow by weight loss method, and the microstructures and compositions of corrosion product films were analyzed by scanning electron microscope(SEM) and X-ray diffraction(XRD), respectively. The results showed that the wear rate of CO2 corrosion product films increased until a maximum and then decreased with the increasing of the film-forming pressure, and the maximum occurred at 2 MPa. However, the maximal corrosion rate and the loose and porous CO2 corrosion product films were obtained at 4 MPa. And the wear rate decreased and then went to be flat with increasing test time. Furthermore, the microstructures and compositions of corrosion product films and the impact and wear of sand particles played an important role on wear resistances. In addition, the wear rate and corrosion rate were fitted by cubic polynomial, respectively, which were well in accordance with the measured results.

Protective Characteristics and Formation Mechanism of the Corrosion Product Films of B30 Tubes Exposed to Seawater

The corrosion product films of two kinds of B30 tubes(similar to CDA 715)exposed to seawat- er for various periods of time were investigated by SEM,AES and XPS.The results show that the pro- tective corrosion product film is thin,uniform and adherent.FeOOH is found to be present in the film surface,which confirms the hypothesis that iron hydroxide segregates at the surface of the film.The FeOOH promotes Ni enrichment in the corrosion layer by preventing Ni from running off.The corro- sion product film with no protectiveness is of lay- ered structure,loose and bad adherence.The for- mer film is formed through direct oxidation and the latter by precipitation and redeposition from dis- solved species.

Studying Cu Alloy Corrosion Products in Cooling Liquid

The effect of cooling liquid used for heat exchangers on the Cu alloy corrosion products has been examined using potential-time measurements under applied current condition (anodizing), potentiodynamic polarization, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and infrared spectroscopy (IR) The corrosion products formed on the Cu alloy surface during anodizing, are Cu2O, Cu2(OH)3Cl, and Cu2S. NaCl is detected in the corrosion products. The film formation depends on the applied current and the shift of potential to nobler direction indicates its formation progress.

CO_(2)corrosion prediction on 20#steel under the influence of corrosion product film

Based on corrosion thermodynamics and kinetics,considering the multi-field coupling effects of fluid flow,electrochemical reaction and mass transfer process,a new corrosion prediction mechanistic model was proposed by introducing the influence factor of corrosion product film on diffusion coefficient of ion mass transfer,which is based on the CO_(2) corrosion prediction model proposed by Nesic et al.The influence of temperature,flow rate and pH value on CO_(2) corrosion behavior on 20#steel was studied by orthogonal tests.Scanning electron microscopy(SEM)and energy spectrum analysis(EDS)was used to analyze the surface and cross section morphology of the corrosion product film,and the thickness of the corrosion product film was measured.The results show that the introduced influence factor can simplify the ion mass transfer calculation in the presence of corrosion product film,and the relative error between the predicted value of the modified model and the experimental results is satisfactorily controlled less than 10%.Compared with the prediction model without considering the influence of corrosion product film,the influence factor can effectively correct the high prediction value of the mechanistic model under the influence of corrosion product film,improve the accuracy and applicability of corrosion prediction,and provide important theoretical guidance for the design,manufacturing,operation and maintenance of oil and gas production pipelines and related facilities.

Effect of corrosion product films on the in vitro degradation behavior of Mg-3%Al-1%Zn(in wt%) alloy in Hank's solution

Through investigating the corrosion behavior of an as-extruded Mg-3wt%gAl-lwt%Zn （AZ31） alloy in a simulated physiological fluid of Hank＇s solution, it demonstrates that the corrosion process was depen- dent on the immersion time. Further analyses revealed that the highest corrosion resistance could be obtained at 24 h due to the formation of a compact layer of corrosion products on the sample surface. With increasing the immersion time to up to 48 h, the thickness of surface films increased gradually but obvious de-bonding of such film from the substrate could take place, resulting in a certain resilience of the overall corrosion resistance.

Corrosion Products and Formation Mechanism During Initial Stage of Atmospheric Corrosion of Carbon Steel

The formation and development of corrosion products on carbon steel surface during the initial stage of atmospheric corrosion in a laboratory simulated environment have been studied by scanning electron microscopy （SEM） and Raman spectroscopy. The results showed that two different shapes of corrosion products, that is, ring and chain, were formed in the initial stage of corrosion. MnS clusters were found in the nuclei of corrosion products at the active local corrosion sites. The ring-shaped products were composed of lepidocrocite （γ-FeOOH） and maghemite （γ-Fe2O2 ） transformed from lepidocrocite. The chain-type products were goethite （α-FeOOH）. A formation mechanism of the corrosion products is proposed.

Evolution of the Corrosion Product Film and Its Effect on the Erosion–Corrosion Behavior of Two Commercial 90Cu–10Ni Tubes in Seawater

The composition and structural evolution of the corrosion product film of two commercial 90Cu-10Ni tubes, namely TubeA and Tube B, after being immersed in natural seawater for 1, 3, and 6 months were characterized by scanning electronmicroscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and its effecton the erosion--corrosion behavior of the tubes was determined through a rotating cylinder electrode system using variouselectrochemical techniques. For the freshly polished samples used as contrast samples, the flow velocity mainly enhancedthe cathodic reaction at low flow velocities while both the anodic and the cathodic reactions were remarkably accelerated athigher flow velocities. The corrosion product films formed on the two commercial 90Cu-10Ni tubes after being immersedin seawater for up to 6 months are of a complex three-layer or multilayer structure. The structural evolution of the films isout of sync for the two tubes. A continuous residual substrate layer depleted of Ni was observed in the inner layer of thefilms on Tube B after 30, 90, and 180 days＇ immersion, while it was observed in the film on Tube A only after 180 days＇immersion. The nature of the inner layer plays a crucial role in the erosion-corrosion resistance of the 90Cu-10Ni tubes athigher flow velocity. The film with a compact and continuous inner layer of Cu20 doped with Ni2＋ and Ni3＋ which bondsfirmly with the substrate could survive and even get repaired with the increased flow velocity. The film on Tube Bpossessing a hollow and discontinuous inner layer composed of the residual substrate was degraded rapidly with increasingrotation speed in spite of its quite good resistance at the stagnant or lower speed conditions.

Initial formation of corrosion products on pure zinc in saline solution

Corrosion product formed on zinc sample during 2 weeks immersion in saline solution has been investigated.The corrosion layer morphology as well as its chemical composition,was analyzed using scanning electron microscopy(SEM),x-ray diffraction(XRD),x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR).Electrochemical measurement was used to analyze the corrosion behavior.Zinc oxide,zinc hydroxide and zinc hydroxide chloride were formed on zinc surface in saline solution.The thickness of corrosion layer increased with the time increased.The pure Zn has an estimated corrosion rate of 0.063mmy^−1 after immersion for 336 h.Probable mechanisms of zinc corrosion products formation are presented.

On the localised corrosion of carbon steel induced by the in-situ local damage of porous corrosion products

The effect of in-situ local damage of uniform porous corrosion products on the localised corrosion of carbon steel is investigated using the wire beam electrode technique(WBE)combined with morphology characterisation and electrochemical tests.The WBE measurements demonstrate that the localised corrosion is enhanced by the in-situ local removal of porous corrosion products,supported by the morphology characterisation and electrochemical tests.The enhanced localised corrosion does not originate from the damaged wire in WBE where the corrosion products are removed but from the other undamaged wires,which is reported for the first time.A mechanism is proposed that the intensive anodic polarisation effect of the damaged wire on the undamaged wires could account for the enhanced localised corrosion,which is due to the protective corrosion products newly formed on the damaged surface and the increase in the potential of damaged wire.

Research on the Corrosion of J55 Steel Due to Oxygen-Reducing Air Flooding in Low-Permeability Reservoirs

Oxygen-reducing air flooding is a low-permeability reservoir recovery technology with safety and low-cost advantages.However,in the process of air injection and drive,carbon in the air is oxidized through the crude oil reservoir to generate CO_(2),and this can cause serious corrosion in the recovery well.In this study,experiments on the corrosion of J55 tubular steel in a fluid environment with coexisting O_(2)and CO_(2)in an autoclave are presented.In particular,a weight loss method and a 3D morphometer were used to determine the average and the local corrosion rate.The corrosion surface morphology and composition were also measured by means of scanning electron microscopy(SEM)and an X-ray diffractometer(XRD).The corrosion pattern and morphological characteristics of J55 steel were analyzed in the O2/CO_(2)environment for different degrees of oxygen-reduction.As made evident by the experimental results,the corrosion products were mainly ferrous carbonate and iron oxide.In general,air injection increases the degree of oxygen reduction,from oxygen corrosion characteristics to CO_(2)corrosion-based characteristics.As a result,the corrosion product film becomes denser,and the corrosion rate is lower.

A Calculation Model for Corrosion Cracking in RC Structures

A novel calculation model is proposed aiming at the problem of concrete cover cracking induced by reinforcement corrosion. In this article, the relationship between the corrosion depth of the bar and the thickness of the rust layer is established. By deducing the radial displacement expression of concrete, the formula for corrosion depth and corrosion pressure before cracking is proposed. The crack depth of cover in accordance with the maximum corrosion pressure is deduced; furthermore, the corrosion depth and corrosion pressure at the cracking time are obtained. Finally, the theoretical model is validated by several experiments, and the calculated values agree well with the experiment results.

Multi-physics analysis of the galvanic corrosion of Mg-steel couple under the influence of time-dependent anisotropic deposition film

The anisotropic deposit film formed during the galvanic corrosion can impede the mass transfer of the involved species,thereby affecting the electro-chemical behavior and the evolution of galvanic corrosion.The limitations of experimental studies in the spatial-temporal scales restrict a deeper understanding of the corrosion mechanism,which can be complemented by numerical simulation.A multi-physics coupled model is proposed in this work to systematically investigate the temporal and spatial evolution of galvanic corrosion of the Mg-steel couple with the growing anisotropic deposition layer.By utilizing the multi-physics field coupled technique,various coupled physical-chemical processes underlying the corrosion behavior are built into the model,including chemical reactions,ionic mass transfer in the bulk solution and the deposition layer,interfacial reaction,deposition of corrosion products as well as the morphological transitions caused by metal dissolution and deposition.In particular,the anisotropic deposit film is considered to be a porous layer with a porosity varying in time and space as the corrosion evolves.The predicted corrosion morphology by this model is better than the previous models.The coupled relationship between the electrochemical behavior(e.g.,electrode reaction kinetics,current density,surface potential)and the physical processes(e.g.,ionic transport,geometric evolution of metal surface and film interface)is revealed.The results indicate that a porous deposition layer with a denser inner layer and a loose outer layer is generated,leading to more significant inhibition of mass transfer in the inner layer than the outer layer.The anisotropism of the deposition layer results in a non-uniform conductivity distribution and a discontinuous current density distribution in the electrolyte.The current density on the electrode surface is inhibited by the deposition layer and the variation in the cathode/anode area ratio during the corrosion process.The competition between the transport process and the electrochemical reaction determines the spatial-temporal evolution of the ion concentration.

Effect of Cl^-Concentration on the Corrosion Behavior of 16Mn Steel in Saturated H2S/CO2 Solution

The corrosion behavior of 16Mn steel was studied in saturated H2S or H2S/CO2 solutions containing different Cl^-concentrations at 80℃.The microstructure and chemical composition of the corrosion products were investigated through scanning electron microscopy,energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy,EPMA,and X-ray diffraction.Results showed that the corrosion rate decreased with increasing Cl^-concentration in saturated H2S or H2S/CO2 solution at pH 4.Conversely,the corrosion rate increased with increasing Cl^-concentration in saturated H2S solution at pH 6.The relative H^＋concentration decreased because of the increase of Cl^-concentration at pH 4,and Cl^-acted as a catalyst in the corrosive medium at pH 6 because the net H^＋concentration decreased obviously compared with the condition at pH4.Cl^-promoted the formation of Fe-deficient iron sulfide at pH 4,and the opposite effect was observed in the nearly neutral solution.The corrosion rate increased firstly with increasing Cl^-concentration and then decreased in the saturated H2S/CO2solution at pH 6.The corrosion products were mainly composed of two kinds of iron sulfide.Sulfide FeS（1-x） was a kind of tetragonal crystal,whereas the other was the hexagonal/monoclinic iron sulfide Fe（1-x）S.The corrosion film that was mainly composed of FeS（1-x） did not confer a protective effect on the base metal.The atomic ratio of Fe/S was more than 1 for FeS（1-x）.The appearance of sulfide FeS（1-x） resembled a square block or small,needlelike,flocculent particles.The atomic ratio of Fe/S was less than 1 for Fe（1-x）S,and the corrosion film mainly composed of Fe（1-x）S conferred some protective property on the base metal.The sulfide FeS（1-x） exhibited a long claviform morphology with a hexagonal or quadrilateral cross-sectional shape.

INFLUENCE OF THE MICROSTRUCTURE OF Cu-Ni ALLOY ON ITS CORROSION RESISTANCE

The microstructures of two kinds of Cu-Ni alloys were observed by TEM.The results show that one of the alloys is a homogeneous solid solution.The other contains discontinuous precipitates at some grain boundaries,and the precipitate is a phase rich in Fe-Ni.By monitoring the corrosion potential(E_(con))in artifical seawater and exposure to natural seawater for a long time,it is found that the E_(con)of the former alloy steadily decreases,while the E_(con)of the latter decreases a little and fluctuates,and the corrosion rate of the former is clearly lower than that of the latter.Aanalyses of SEM and EDX show that the corrosion product film of the former is thin,uniform,compact and rich in nickel,and the film of the latter is thick,loose and covered with numerous deposits.Additionally serious intergranular corrosion occurs in the underlying substrate of the latter.The author proposes that the intergraular corrosion results from preferential dissolution of discontinuous precipitates at grain boundaries.In addition,the protective characteristics of corrosion product films are related not only to the enrichment of nickel but also to their compactness.

Atmospheric corrosion behavior of Nb-and Sb-added weathering steels exposed to the South China Sea

The atmospheric corrosion behavior of new-type weathering steels(WSs)was comparatively studied,and the effects of Nb and Sb during corrosion were clarified in detail through field exposure and characterization.The results showed that the addition of Nb and Sb played positive roles in corrosion resistance,but there was a clear difference between these two elements.Nb addition slightly improved the rust property of conventional WS but could not inhibit the electrochemical process.In contrast,Sb addition significantly improved the corrosion resistance from the aspects of electrochemistry and rust layer.Compared with only 0.06wt%Nb,the combination of 0.05wt%Sb and 0.06wt%Nb could better optimize the rust structure,accelerate the formation of a high proportion of dense and protectiveα-FeOOH,repel the invasion of Cl^(−),and retard the localized acidification at the bottom of the pit.