Showing papers on "Corrosion published in 2016"

Fundamentals of Radiation Materials Science : Metals and Alloys

Abstract: Part I Radiation Damage -- 1 The Radiation Damage Event -- 2 The Displacement of Atoms -- 3 The Damage Cascade -- 4 Point Defect Formation and Diffusion -- 5 Radiation-Enhanced and Diffusion Defect Reaction Rate Theory -- Part II Physical Effects of Radiation Damage -- 6 Radiation-Induced Segregation -- 7 Dislocation Microstructure -- 8 Irradiation-Induced Voids and Bubbles -- 9 Phase Stability Under Irradiation -- 10 Unique Effects of Ion Irradiation -- 11 Simulation of Neutron Irradiation Effects with Ions -- Part III Mechanical Effects of Radiation Damage -- 12 Irradiation Hardening and Deformation -- 13 Irradiation Creep and Growth -- 14 Fracture and Embrittlement -- 15 Corrosion and Stress Corrosion Cracking Fundamentals -- 16 Effects of Irradiation on Corrosion and Environmentally Assisted Cracking -- Index. .

Adsorption Behavior of Glucosamine-Based, Pyrimidine-Fused Heterocycles as Green Corrosion Inhibitors for Mild Steel: Experimental and Theoretical Studies

Abstract: Effects of electron donating (−CH3 and −OH) and electron withdrawing (−NO2) substituents on the corrosion inhibition efficiency of four glucosamine-based, substituted, pyrimidine-fused heterocycles (CARBs) on mild steel corrosion in 1 M HCl have been investigated using gravimetric, electrochemical, surface morphology (SEM, AFM, and EDX), and computational techniques. Gravimetric studies showed that protection performances of the compounds increase with increase in concentration. Both electron withdrawing (−NO2) and electron donating (−CH3 and −OH) groups were found to enhance the inhibition efficiency, but the effect is more pronounced with electron-donating substituents. The compounds were found to be cathodic-type inhibitors as inferred from the results of potentiodynamic polarization studies. EIS studies suggested that the studied compounds inhibit metallic corrosion by adsorbing on metallic surface. The adsorption of the inhibitor molecules on steel surface was further supported by SEM, AFM, and EDX a...

Plasma electrolytic oxidation coatings with particle additions – A review

Abstract: Plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) processing for light metals is known for decades and has been established as a well-known industrial surface treatment offering a reasonable wear and corrosion protection. However, long-term protection is compromised by the intrinsic porosity and limited range of composition in the PEO layer. A novel approach is to introduce particles to the electrolyte, aiming at their in-situ incorporation into PEO coatings during growth. The idea is that with the help of particles the defects can be sealed, and the composition range and the functionalities of produced coatings can be enhanced. So far, multifunctional coatings with anticorrosion, self-lubrication, anti-wear, bioactive and photocatalytic properties were produced with the aid of particle addition. The properties of particle itself, together with electrical and electrolyte parameters during PEO processing determine the way and efficiency of particle uptake and incorporation into the coatings. Normally incorporation of the particles into the coating can range from fully inert to fully reactive. This paper reviews recent progress on particle-containing PEO coatings formed on Mg, Al and Ti alloy substrates. The main focus is given to the uptake mechanism of particle into PEO layers and the introduced microstructural and functional changes.

Novel Schiff-base molecules as efficient corrosion inhibitors for mild steel surface in 1 M HCl medium: experimental and theoretical approach.

Abstract: In order to evaluate the effect of the functional group present in the ligand backbone towards corrosion inhibition performances, three Schiff-base molecules namely, (E)-4-((2-(2,4-dinitrophenyl)hydrazono)methyl)pyridine (L(1)), (E)-4-(2-(pyridin-4-ylmethylene)hydrazinyl)benzonitrile (L(2)) and (E)-4-((2-(2,4-dinitrophenyl)hydrazono)methyl)phenol (L(3)) were synthesized and used as corrosion inhibitors on mild steel in 1 M HCl medium. The corrosion inhibition effectiveness of the studied inhibitors was investigated by weight loss and several sophisticated analytical tools such as potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy measurements. Experimentally obtained results revealed that corrosion inhibition efficiencies followed the sequence: L(3) > L(1) > L(2). Electrochemical findings showed that inhibitors impart high resistance towards charge transfer across the metal-electrolyte interface and behaved as mixed type inhibitors. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was also employed to examine the protective film formed on the mild steel surface. The adsorption as well as inhibition ability of the inhibitor molecules on the mild steel surface was investigated by quantum chemical calculation and molecular dynamic (MD) simulation. In quantum chemical calculations, geometry optimized structures of the Schiff-base inhibitors, electron density distribution in HOMO and LUMO and Fukui indices of each atom were employed for their possible mode of interaction with the mild steel surfaces. MD simulations revealed that all the inhibitors molecules adsorbed in parallel orientation with respect to the Fe(110) surface.

The microstructure, mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of 316 L stainless steel fabricated using laser engineered net shaping

Abstract: The mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of 316 L stainless steel fabricated using the Laser Engineered Net Shaping (LENS) technique have been studied. The crack-free, full density samples made using SS316L alloy powder and the LENS technique are characterized by an unusual distinct dual-phase microstructure. STEM analysis revealed a significant increase of Cr and Mo content and a decrease of Ni in the grain boundaries. Based on the Cr and Ni content (austenite stabilizing elements), the Schaeffler diagram and the EBSD results, the existence of intercellular delta ferrite on subgrain boundaries and austenite in the fine-grains are observed. The XRD patterns, in addition to the FCC austenite phase, revealed the second BCC ferrite phase. Moreover, the sigma (FeCr) phases are present in the analyzed 316 L stainless steel. The occurrence of ferrite, which does not occur in regular stainless steel fabricated using conventional metallurgical methods, improves the mechanical and corrosion properties of the LENS-fabricated sample made using 316 L stainless steel powder. The obtained results prove that the microstructure of the SS316L fabricated using LENS is heterogeneous; its impact on the mechanical properties is visible. The analyzed samples are characterized by anisotropic mechanical properties that are favorable. For both the perpendicular and parallel directions of tensile tests, samples had a ductile fracture with many dimples inside of the larger dimples. The corrosion potential of SS316L LENS and classically manufactured steel is similar. The SS316L fabricated using LENS is characterized by a relatively low value of corrosion current density, which translates into much smaller corrosion rates.

Novel Zn-based alloys for biodegradable stent applications: Design, development and in vitro degradation.

Abstract: The search for a degradable metal simultaneously showing mechanical properties equal or higher to that of stainless steel and uniform degradation is still an open challenge. Several magnesium-based alloys have been studied, but their degradation rate has proved to be too fast and rarely homogeneous. Fe-based alloys show appropriate mechanical properties but very low degradation rate. In the present work, four novel Zn-Mg and two Zn-Al binary alloys were investigated as potential biodegradable materials for stent applications. The alloys were developed by casting process and homogenized at 350°C for 48h followed by hot extrusion at 250°C. Tube extrusion was performed at 300°C to produce tubes with outer/inner diameter of 4/1.5mm as precursors for biodegradable stents. Corrosion tests were performed using Hanks׳ modified solution. Extruded alloys exhibited slightly superior corrosion resistance and slower degradation rate than those of their cast counterparts, but all had corrosion rates roughly half that of a standard purity Mg control. Hot extrusion of Zn-Mg alloys shifted the corrosion regime from localized pitting to more uniform erosion, mainly due to the refinement of second phase particles. Zn-0.5Mg is the most promising material for stent applications with a good combination of strength, ductility, strain hardening exponent and an appropriate rate of loss of mechanical integrity during degradation. An EBSD analysis in the vicinity of the laser cut Zn-0.5Mg tube found no grain coarsening or texture modification confirming that, after laser cutting, the grain size and texture orientation of the final stent remains unchanged. This work shows the potential for Zn alloys to be considered for stent applications.

In Vitro Corrosion and Cytocompatibility of a Microarc Oxidation Coating and Poly(l-lactic acid) Composite Coating on Mg–1Li–1Ca Alloy for Orthopedic Implants

Abstract: Manipulating the degradation rate of biomedical magnesium alloys poses a challenge. The characteristics of a microarc oxidation (MAO), prepared in phytic acid, and poly(l-lactic acid) (PLLA) composite coating, fabricated on a novel Mg–1Li–1Ca alloy, were studied through field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), electron probe X-ray microanalysis (EPMA), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The corrosion behaviors of the samples were evaluated via hydrogen evolution, potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy in Hanks’ solution. The results indicated that the MAO/PLLA composite coatings significantly enhanced the corrosion resistance of the Mg–1Li–1Ca alloy. MTT and ALP assays using MC3T3 osteoblasts indicated that the MAO/PLLA coatings greatly improved the cytocompatibility, and the morphology of the cells cultured on different samples exhibited good adhesion. Hemolysis tests showed that the composite coatings endowed the Mg–1Li–1...

Corrosion Of Steel In Concrete Understanding Investigation And Repair

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3D Carbonaceous Current Collectors: The Origin of Enhanced Cycling Stability for High‐Sulfur‐Loading Lithium–Sulfur Batteries

Abstract: The cycling stability of high-sulfur-loading lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries remains a great challenge owing to the exaggerated shuttle problem and interface instability. Despite enormous efforts on design of advanced electrodes and electrolytes, the stability issue raised from current collectors has been rarely concerned. This study demonstrates that rationally designing a 3D carbonaceous macroporous current collector is an efficient and effective “two-in-one” strategy to improve the cycling stability of high-sulfur-loading Li–S batteries, which is highly versatile to enable various composite cathodes with sulfur loading >3.7 mAh cm−2. The best cycling performance can be achieved upon 950 cycles with a very low decay rate of 0.029%. Moreover, the origin of such a huge enhancement in cycling stability is ascribed to (1) the inhibition of electrochemical corrosion, which severely occurs on the typical Al foil and disables its long-term sustainability for charge transfer, and (2) the passivation of cathode surface. The role of the chemical resistivity against corrosion and favorable macroscopic porous structure is highlighted for exploiting novel current collectors toward exceptional cycling stability of high-sulfur-loading Li–S batteries.

Additive Manufacturing of 17-4 PH Stainless Steel: Post-processing Heat Treatment to Achieve Uniform Reproducible Microstructure

Abstract: 17-4 precipitation hardenable (PH) stainless steel is a useful material when a combination of high strength and good corrosion resistance up to about 315°C is required. In the wrought form, this steel has a fully martensitic structure that can be strengthened by precipitation of fine Cu-rich face-centered cubic phase upon aging. When fabricated via additive manufacturing (AM), specifically laser powder-bed fusion, 17-4 PH steel exhibits a dendritic structure containing a substantial fraction of nearly 50% of retained austenite along with body centered cubic/martensite and fine niobium carbides preferentially aligned along interdendritic boundaries. The effect of post-build thermal processing on the material microstructure is studied in comparison to that of conventionally produced wrought 17-4 PH with the intention of creating a more uniform, fully martensitic microstructure. The recommended stress relief heat treatment currently employed in industry for post-processing of AM 17-4 PH steel is found to have little effect on the as-built dendritic microstructure. It is found that, by implementing the recommended homogenization heat treatment regimen of Aerospace Materials Specification 5355 for CB7Cu-1, a casting alloy analog to 17-4 PH, the dendritic solidification structure is eliminated, resulting in a microstructure containing about 90% martensite with 10% retained austenite.

Microstructure and Corrosion Resistance of Laser Additively Manufactured 316L Stainless Steel

Abstract: Additive manufacturing (AM) of metal alloys to produce complex part designs via powder bed fusion methods such as laser melting promises to be a transformative technology for advanced materials processing. However, effective implementation of AM processes requires a clear understanding of the processing–structure–properties–performance relationships in fabricated components. In this study, we report on the formation of micro and nanoscale structures in 316L stainless steel samples printed by laser AM and their implications for general corrosion resistance. A variety of techniques including x-ray diffraction, optical, scanning and transmission electron microscopy, x-ray fluorescence, and energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy were employed to characterize the microstructure and chemistry of the laser additively manufactured 316L stainless steel, which are compared with wrought 316L coupons via electrochemical polarization. Apparent segregation of Mo has been found to contribute to a loss of passivity and an increased anodic current density. While porosity will also likely impact the environmental performance (e.g., facilitating crevice corrosion) of AM alloys, this work demonstrates the critical influence of microstructure and heterogeneous solute distributions on the corrosion resistance of laser additively manufactured 316L stainless steel.

Ni-W electrodeposited coatings: Characterization, properties and applications

Abstract: Nowadays, application of nanocrystalline nickel-tungsten (Ni-W) alloys is receiving a great interest because they are an efficient replacement for hard chromium coatings owing to their premium hardness, wear, and corrosion properties. Moreover, heat-treated nanocrystalline Ni-W alloys demonstrate proper mechanical properties as well as thermal stability at high temperatures. The current paper reviews different aspects of electrodeposition, microstructure, corrosion, oxidation, wear, and mechanical properties Ni-W alloys and nano/micro composites. Besides, heat treatment effects on properties and thermal stability of these alloys are also reviewed.