Corrosion(and oxidation) control

Prepared by: Vishal Chhaya(130030708015)

Guided by: L M Rola

introduction
The types of corrosion are many and the condition takes place are extremely varied. For this reason, many ways have been found out to control and prevent the corrosion of metals and alloys.

Methods to control corrosion

Broadly the methods to control corrosion base upon: (a) Proper design of structure (b) control of corrosion mechanism (c) insulation of the material from the corrosive environment

Techniques of corrosion control

1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) Design against corrosion. Use of high purity metals. Use of alloy additions. Use of special heat treatments. Cathodic protection. Use of inhibitors Environment control Use of protective surface coatings.

[Link] against corrosion

Proper design permits least contact between the structure and corroding agent. Liquid preventive joints Use of dissimilar metal contacts should be avoided . Separation of dissimilar metals by rubber and plastic. Crevices,recesses,pockets and sharp corners should be avoided. Cold working in service. Select corrosion resistant materials.

[Link] of high purity metals.

High purity metals tends to
Reduce pitting corrosion. Example: Aluminum Drawback Strength of the pure metal is low compared to their alloys.

[Link] of alloy additions.

Use of alloy additions provide both strength and corrosion resistance. Example: Phosphorous and copper improves the resistance of structural steel to atmospheric corrosion. 10% aluminum renders iron extremely resistant to high temperature oxidation.

[Link] of heat treatments

Heat treatment that leads to homogenization of solid solutions. Cold working are widely used to improve the resistance of alloys.

[Link] protection
It is the only method capable of completely preventing corrosion. In this placing a metal that is higher in the electro potential series(e.g., Zinc) in contact with metal(e.g., steel) to be protected. Structures most frequently protected by this method are underground pipelines, ships and boilers.

[Link] of inhibitors
Inhibitors are compounds added to an electrolyte which protectively coat the anode or cathode and stop corrosion . Inhibitors are added to the antifreeze mixtures used in automobile radiators. Oxidizing agents when added to the corrosive solution will produce oxide films on aluminum, chromium and manganese.

Types of inhibitors
Anodic and cathodic inhibitors: 1. Anodic inhibitors phosphate, chromates, etc used for the protection of iron and steel. 2 . Cathodic inhibitors Calcium bicarbonates in hard water, magnesium nickel and zinc salts

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Inorganic and organic inhibitors

Inorganic inhibitors: Chromates and nitrates, phosphates, silicates and hydroxides . Organic inhibitors: Various amines,mercaptans,hetrocyclic nitrogen compounds and sulphides.

[Link] control
Environment control means to modify the environment. This may involve removing the corrosive constituent. e.g. use of vacuum instead of corrosive atmosphere or by using inhibitors. Slight decrease in the temperature of the corroding medium. Reducing velocity of the corroding medium. Change in the chemical composition of the corroding medium. Use of inert gas like helium, hydrogen.

[Link] of protective surface coatings

Protective surface coatings include Salt (phosphate films) and oxide(anodising on Al) films. Metallic coatings(Zn,Cu,Cr,etc.) Organic coatings(paints) Ceramic(viterous enamel) coatings.

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