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Corrosion and Materials Degradation
Corrosion and Materials Degradation
is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal published quarterly by MDPI.
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- Rapid Publication: manuscripts are peer-reviewed and a first decision provided to authors approximately 17.3 days after submission; acceptance to publication is undertaken in 5.6 days (median values for papers published in this journal in the first half of 2021).
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Preliminary Assessment of Cooling Water Chemistry for Fusion Power Plants
Corros. Mater. Degrad. 2021, 2(3), 512-530; https://doi.org/10.3390/cmd2030027 (registering DOI) - 31 Aug 2021
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The determination of the water chemistry for cooling systems of nuclear fusion plants is under debate. It should be tailored for different types of fusion reactors: either experimental, e.g., ITER, JT-60SA, and DTT, or aimed at power generation, e.g., DEMO, given the different
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The determination of the water chemistry for cooling systems of nuclear fusion plants is under debate. It should be tailored for different types of fusion reactors: either experimental, e.g., ITER, JT-60SA, and DTT, or aimed at power generation, e.g., DEMO, given the different operation requirements. This paper presents the dual approach involving experiments and computer simulations chosen for the definition of DEMO water chemistry. Experimental work was performed to assess the corrosion susceptibility of reduced activation ferritic martensitic EUROFER 97 and AISI 316L in different water chemistry regimes. At the same time, the low corrosivity requirement brings an additional safety aspect for the radiation protection since some neutron-activated corrosion products (ACPs) create a gamma radiation when deposited outside the plasma chamber in components accessible to operators and these must be minimized. To evaluate the ACP inventory for DEMO, assessments were carried out using a reference computer code. Preliminary experimental activities to define the water chemistry of DTT under construction at ENEA were also conducted. The comparison of code results with experiments is two-fold important: for the validation of the computer code models and to determine data that are necessary to perform calculations.
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Management of Airframe In-Service Pitting Corrosion by Decoupling Fatigue and Environment
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Corros. Mater. Degrad. 2021, 2(3), 493-511; https://doi.org/10.3390/cmd2030026 (registering DOI) - 31 Aug 2021
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Corrosion-induced maintenance is a significant cost driver and availability degrader for aircraft structures. Although well-established analyses enable assessing the corrosion impact on structural integrity, this is not the case for fatigue nucleation and crack growth. This forces fleet managers to directly address detected
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Corrosion-induced maintenance is a significant cost driver and availability degrader for aircraft structures. Although well-established analyses enable assessing the corrosion impact on structural integrity, this is not the case for fatigue nucleation and crack growth. This forces fleet managers to directly address detected corrosion to maintain flight safety. Corrosion damage occurs despite protection systems, which inevitably degrade. In particular, pitting corrosion is a common potential source of fatigue. Corrosion pits are discontinuities whose metrics can be used to predict the impact on the fatigue lives of structural components. However, a damage tolerance (DT) approach would be more useful and flexible. A potential hindrance to DT has been the assumption that corrosion-induced fatigue nucleation transitions to corrosion fatigue, about which little is known for service environments. Fortunately, several sources indicate that corrosion fatigue is rare for aircraft, and corrosion is largely confined to ground situations because aircraft generally fly at altitudes with low temperature and humidity Thus, it is reasonable to propose the decoupling of corrosion from the in-flight dynamic (fatigue) loading. This paper presents information to support this proposition, and provides an example of how a DT approach can allow deferring corrosion maintenance to a more opportune time.
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The PARC_CL 2.1 Crack Model for NLFEA of Reinforced Concrete Elements Subjected to Corrosion Deterioration
Corros. Mater. Degrad. 2021, 2(3), 474-492; https://doi.org/10.3390/cmd2030025 (registering DOI) - 30 Aug 2021
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During their service life, existing structures may suffer a combination of ageing and reinforcement corrosion. The corrosion deterioration can significantly affect the durability of reinforced concrete (RC) elements causing premature concrete crushing, size reduction of reinforcement cross-section, degradation of mechanical properties of steel
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During their service life, existing structures may suffer a combination of ageing and reinforcement corrosion. The corrosion deterioration can significantly affect the durability of reinforced concrete (RC) elements causing premature concrete crushing, size reduction of reinforcement cross-section, degradation of mechanical properties of steel and concrete, and stirrups rupture. One of the main purposes related to durability reduction is the evaluation of the maintenance of adequate safety and residual capacity throughout the life of the structure. For this reason, a non-linear finite element approach (NLFEA), based on multi-layer shell elements and PARC_CL 2.1 crack model has been presented in this paper. The PARC_CL 2.1 model is a fixed crack model developed at the University of Parma and implemented in a subroutine UMAT for ABAQUS that incorporates cyclic constitutive laws of materials and the evolution of corrosion over time. In the present work, the crack model was improved by implementing the effects of exposure to environmental attack. Firstly, the effectiveness of the proposed model has been validated through comparison with experimental data available in literature. The residual capacity of corroded RC panels subjected to cyclic loads was then investigated over time considering different exposure classes. Based on the obtained results, the capacity reduction in terms of maximum shear stress and ductility have been estimated over time.
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(This article belongs to the Special Issue Corrosion of Steel Reinforcement in Concrete: Furthering Knowledge within and beyond Boundaries)
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Corrosion of Stainless Steel by Urea at High Temperature
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Corros. Mater. Degrad. 2021, 2(3), 461-473; https://doi.org/10.3390/cmd2030024 (registering DOI) - 30 Aug 2021
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The corrosion mechanism of stainless steel caused by high temperature decomposition of aqueous urea solution has been investigated. The relationship between aqueous urea solution, its thermal decomposition products and the corrosion mechanism of stainless steel is studied by FTIR spectroscopy, SEM and stereo
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The corrosion mechanism of stainless steel caused by high temperature decomposition of aqueous urea solution has been investigated. The relationship between aqueous urea solution, its thermal decomposition products and the corrosion mechanism of stainless steel is studied by FTIR spectroscopy, SEM and stereo microscopy. The corroded steel samples, together with deposits, were obtained from the injection of aqueous urea solution on the steel plate at high temperatures. Uniform corrosion underneath the deposits was proposed as the main driver for corrosion of the steel samples. At the crevices, corrosion due to the used geometry and due to high temperature cycling could play an acceleration role as well.
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Comparative Study of Chloride and Fluoride Induced Aluminum Pad Corrosion in Wire-Bonded Device Packaging Assembly
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Corros. Mater. Degrad. 2021, 2(3), 447-460; https://doi.org/10.3390/cmd2030023 - 11 Aug 2021
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The introduction of copper as wire bonding material brings about a new challenge of aluminum bond pad bimetallic corrosion at the copper/aluminum galvanic interface. Aluminum is well known to undergo pitting corrosion under halide-contaminated environments, even in slightly acidic conditions. This paper aims
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The introduction of copper as wire bonding material brings about a new challenge of aluminum bond pad bimetallic corrosion at the copper/aluminum galvanic interface. Aluminum is well known to undergo pitting corrosion under halide-contaminated environments, even in slightly acidic conditions. This paper aims to study the corrosion morphology and progression of aluminum influenced by different halide contaminations in the presence and absence of galvanic contact with copper. We used a new corrosion characterization platform of the micropattern corrosion screening to simulate the copper wire bonding on the aluminum bond pad. The corrosion screening data and subsequent SEM–EDX analyses showed a striking difference in morphology and progression between chloride-induced and fluoride-induced aluminum corrosion. The corrosion products formed play a vital role in the resulting morphology and in sustaining further aluminum corrosion.
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Stress Corrosion Cracking in Amorphous Phase Separated Oxide Glasses: A Holistic Review of Their Structures, Physical, Mechanical and Fracture Properties
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Corros. Mater. Degrad. 2021, 2(3), 412-446; https://doi.org/10.3390/cmd2030022 - 23 Jul 2021
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Stress corrosion cracking is a well-known phenomenon in oxide glasses. However, how amorphous phase separation (APS) alters stress corrosion cracking, and the overall mechanical response of an oxide glass is less known in literature. APS is a dominant feature concerning many multicomponent systems,
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Stress corrosion cracking is a well-known phenomenon in oxide glasses. However, how amorphous phase separation (APS) alters stress corrosion cracking, and the overall mechanical response of an oxide glass is less known in literature. APS is a dominant feature concerning many multicomponent systems, particularly the ternary sodium borosilicate (SBN) glass systems. Its three constituent oxides have significant industrial relevance, as they are the principal components of many industrial oxide glasses. Simulations and experimental studies demonstrate the existence of a two-phase metastable miscibility gap. Furthermore, theory suggests the possibility of three-phase APS in these oxide glasses. Literature already details the mechanisms of phase separation and characterizes SBN microstructures. Realizing that glasses are structurally sensitive materials opens a number of other questions concerning how the mesoscopic APS affects the continuum behavior of glasses, including dynamic fracture and stress corrosion cracking. This paper reviews current literature and provides a synthetic viewpoint on how APS structures of oxide glasses alter physical, mechanical, dynamic fracture, and stress corrosion cracking properties.
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Understanding Corrosion Morphology of Duplex Stainless Steel Wire in Chloride Electrolyte
Corros. Mater. Degrad. 2021, 2(3), 397-411; https://doi.org/10.3390/cmd2030021 - 07 Jul 2021
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The corrosion morphology in grade 2205 duplex stainless steel wire was studied to understand the nature of pitting and the causes of the ferrite phase’s selective corrosion in acidic (pH 3) NaCl solutions at 60 °C. It is shown that the corrosion mechanism
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The corrosion morphology in grade 2205 duplex stainless steel wire was studied to understand the nature of pitting and the causes of the ferrite phase’s selective corrosion in acidic (pH 3) NaCl solutions at 60 °C. It is shown that the corrosion mechanism is always pitting, which either manifests lacy cover perforation or densely arrayed selective cavities developing selectively on the ferrite phase. Pits with a lacy metal cover form in concentrated chloride solutions, whereas the ferrite phase’s selective corrosion develops in diluted electrolytes, showing dependency on the chloride-ion concentration. The pit perforation is probabilistic and occurs on both austenite and ferrite grains. The lacy metal covers collapse in concentrated solutions but remain intact in diluted electrolytes. The collapse of the lacy metal cover happens due to hydrogen embrittlement. Pit evolution is deterministic and occurs selectively in the ferrite phase in light chloride solutions.
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Sulfide Stress Cracking of C-110 Steel in a Sour Environment
Corros. Mater. Degrad. 2021, 2(3), 376-396; https://doi.org/10.3390/cmd2030020 - 05 Jul 2021
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The scope of this study includes modeling and experimental investigation of sulfide stress cracking (SSC) of high-strength carbon steel. A model has been developed to predict hydrogen permeation in steel for a given pressure and temperature condition. The model is validated with existing
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The scope of this study includes modeling and experimental investigation of sulfide stress cracking (SSC) of high-strength carbon steel. A model has been developed to predict hydrogen permeation in steel for a given pressure and temperature condition. The model is validated with existing and new laboratory measurements. The experiments were performed using C-110 grade steel specimens. The specimens were aged in 2% (wt.) brine saturated with mixed gas containing CH4, CO2, and H2S. The concentration H2S was maintained constant (280 ppm) while varying the partial pressure ratio of CO2 (i.e., the ratio of partial pressure of CO2 to the total pressure) from 0 to 15%. The changes occurring in the mechanical properties of the specimens were evaluated after exposure to assess material embrittlement and SSC corrosion. Besides this, the cracks developed on the surface of the specimens were examined using an optical microscope. Results show that the hydrogen permeation, and subsequently SSC resistance, of C-110 grade steel were strongly influenced by the Partial Pressure Ratio (PPR) of CO2 when the PPR was between 0 and 5%. The PPR of CO2 had a limited impact on the SSC process when it was between 10 and 15 percent.
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The Effect of Loading Rate on the Environment-Assisted Cracking Behavior of AA7075-T651 in Aqueous NaCl Solution
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Corros. Mater. Degrad. 2021, 2(3), 360-375; https://doi.org/10.3390/cmd2030019 - 01 Jul 2021
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The influence of loading rate on the environment-assisted cracking (EAC) behavior of AA7075-T651 immersed in 0.6 and 1.0 M NaCl solution was assessed at applied potentials ranging from −800 to −1200 mVSCE via a slow-rising stress intensity (K) testing methodology. Measured crack
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The influence of loading rate on the environment-assisted cracking (EAC) behavior of AA7075-T651 immersed in 0.6 and 1.0 M NaCl solution was assessed at applied potentials ranging from −800 to −1200 mVSCE via a slow-rising stress intensity (K) testing methodology. Measured crack growth rates under rising K loading are compared to those obtained using a fixed K protocol, which revealed that rising K-based testing consistently yields increased crack growth rates relative to static K approaches across all tested conditions. However, relative to other alloy systems, EAC in AA7075-T651 is only modestly loading rate-dependent, as demonstrated by testing conducted at fixed dK/dt ranging from 0.25 to 2.0 MPa√m/h. The implications of the observed results are considered in the context of current EAC testing specifications, with specific focus on the conservatism and efficiency of rising K-based approaches.
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Differentiation of SCC Susceptibility with EIS of Alloy 182 in High Temperature Water
Corros. Mater. Degrad. 2021, 2(3), 341-359; https://doi.org/10.3390/cmd2030018 - 24 Jun 2021
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Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) measurements were carried out in high temperature water with Ni-based Alloy-182. The aim was to correlate the EIS results with differences in Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC) susceptibility that is present around the Ni-NiO transition. There was a clear difference
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Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) measurements were carried out in high temperature water with Ni-based Alloy-182. The aim was to correlate the EIS results with differences in Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC) susceptibility that is present around the Ni-NiO transition. There was a clear difference between the EIS results at and away from the Ni-NiO transition. To make a more quantitative correlation a simple equivalent circuit was used to fit the experimental data. A clear correlation between the CPE exponent (n) and the SCC susceptibility could be obtained. Additionally, it was shown that the high frequency arc of the EIS data was related to the diffuse double layer
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Development of an Optimized NDT Methodology for the Investigation of Ancient Greek Copper-Based Artifacts
Corros. Mater. Degrad. 2021, 2(2), 325-340; https://doi.org/10.3390/cmd2020017 - 15 Jun 2021
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A multi-analytical non-destructive testing (NDT) methodology was applied to copper-based artifacts originated from various archaeological sites of Greece. X-ray fluorescence (XRF), fiber optics diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (FORS) and scanning electron microscopy coupled with an energy dispersive X-ray detector (ESEM-EDX) were used for the
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A multi-analytical non-destructive testing (NDT) methodology was applied to copper-based artifacts originated from various archaeological sites of Greece. X-ray fluorescence (XRF), fiber optics diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (FORS) and scanning electron microscopy coupled with an energy dispersive X-ray detector (ESEM-EDX) were used for the characterization of the alloys and the corrosion products. The key elements of the artifacts belonging to the Early Bronze Age (2700–2300 BC) were copper and arsenic, while tin bronze was used for the fabrication of the Late Bronze Age (1600–1100 BC) artifacts. The effectiveness of XRF for the determination of the bulk composition was confirmed by comparative study with the previously applied atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) and inductively coupled plasma–atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES) destructive techniques. Significant differences between the artifacts were revealed through the spectral measurement of their surface corrosion products color by FORS. ESEM-EDX provided information on the microstructure, the elemental composition of the corrosion layers and bulk, as well as the distribution of the corrosion products on the surface. Conclusively, the combined NDT methodology could be regarded as a valuable and appropriate tool for the elemental composition of the bulk alloy, thus leading to the classification of their historical period and the corrosion products, contributing significantly to their conservation–restoration.
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Influence of Boronizing on Steel Performance under Erosion-Abrasion-Corrosion Conditions Simulating Downhole Oil Production
Corros. Mater. Degrad. 2021, 2(2), 293-324; https://doi.org/10.3390/cmd2020016 - 05 Jun 2021
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Downhole heavy oil production and oil sand processing are associated with severe damage and failures of production equipment components, e.g., production tubing and pumping systems, due to erosion-corrosion resulting in processing losses, production downtime, high maintenance and replacement cost. Protective coatings (layers) on
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Downhole heavy oil production and oil sand processing are associated with severe damage and failures of production equipment components, e.g., production tubing and pumping systems, due to erosion-corrosion resulting in processing losses, production downtime, high maintenance and replacement cost. Protective coatings (layers) on the production components mostly fabricated from low-alloy steels can be applied to minimize these problems. In the present work, the performance of hard boronized coating on carbon steel obtained through the thermal diffusion process and consisted of two iron boride layers (FeB and Fe2B) was studied in synergistic erosion-abrasion-corrosion conditions simulating oil production environment in comparison with bare steel. Special wear testing equipment was designed and fabricated. In this testing, the inner surface of tubular sections was subjected to high velocity erosive flows of water-oil slurries containing silica sand and salts combined with rotating and oscillating motions of steel pony rods. Structural examination of the studied materials’ surfaces and their profilometry after wear testing were conducted. The iron boride coating demonstrated significantly higher performance in abrasion and erosion-abrasion-corrosion conditions compared to bare carbon steel due to its high hardness, high chemical inertness, dual-layer architecture and diffusion-induced bonding with the substrate. The boronized steel tubing and casing with inner surface protection can be effectively employed in the most critical operation conditions.
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Microbial-Driven Stabilisation of Archaeological Iron Artefacts
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Corros. Mater. Degrad. 2021, 2(2), 274-292; https://doi.org/10.3390/cmd2020015 - 04 Jun 2021
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The instability of iron artefacts is rooted in salt contamination during burial and damages associated with exposure to alternative oxygen levels and high relative humidity once excavated. While a combination of chemical and mechanical treatments is utilised to remove the harmful ions (chlorides,
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The instability of iron artefacts is rooted in salt contamination during burial and damages associated with exposure to alternative oxygen levels and high relative humidity once excavated. While a combination of chemical and mechanical treatments is utilised to remove the harmful ions (chlorides, sulphur species) and excess bulky corrosion products, these methods can be hazardous for conservation staff’s health, have limited success, or require extensive treatment times. Bio-based treatments provide a potentially greener alternative for removing damaging corrosion and creating biogenic mineral passivation layers, thus remediating concerns over costs, duration, and health and safety. Pseudomonas putida mt-2 (KT2440) is capable of utilising iron under certain conditions and for phosphating mild steel; however, applications have not been made in the cultural heritage sector. To address the potential of using bacteria for conservation purposes, Pseudomonas was assessed for both the bioremediation of salt contaminates and the production of a passivation layer suitable for iron artefacts, with specific conservation concerns in mind. Key factors for optimisation include the role of agitation, chloride content, and oxygen content on bacterial growth and biomineralisation. The initial results indicate a growth preference, not reliance, for NaCl and agitation with partial success of bioconversion of a mineral source.
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Baseline Examinations and Autoclave Tests of 65 and 100 dpa Flux Thimble Tube O-Ring Specimens
Corros. Mater. Degrad. 2021, 2(2), 248-273; https://doi.org/10.3390/cmd2020014 - 25 May 2021
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This paper describes the methods and results of analytical TEM examinations and autoclave testing of two highly-irradiated flux thimble tube materials harvested from a commercial pressurized water reactor. The materials are cold-worked 316L, and accumulated 65 dpa and 100 dpa of radiation dose.
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This paper describes the methods and results of analytical TEM examinations and autoclave testing of two highly-irradiated flux thimble tube materials harvested from a commercial pressurized water reactor. The materials are cold-worked 316L, and accumulated 65 dpa and 100 dpa of radiation dose. To set the baseline for a broader study, the materials were examined in the as-irradiated condition and tested as O-ring specimens at relatively high constant loads in simulated PWR water conditions. Tests were also conducted with elevated hydrogen. For a given load, more rapid cracking was associated with higher radiation dose, and with the elevated hydrogen.
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The Influence of Archaeometallurgical Copper Alloy Castings Microstructure towards Corrosion Evolution in Various Corrosive Media
Corros. Mater. Degrad. 2021, 2(2), 227-247; https://doi.org/10.3390/cmd2020013 - 19 May 2021
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The local patterns at the interfaces of corrosion stratification, developed on two archaeometallurgical bronzes (a Cu-Sn-Pb and a Cu-Zn-Sn-Pb alloy), in the as-cast condition, were assessed by OM and SEM-EDS systematic elemental chemical analyses. Previously, the alloys—whose metallurgical features and electrochemical behaviour were
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The local patterns at the interfaces of corrosion stratification, developed on two archaeometallurgical bronzes (a Cu-Sn-Pb and a Cu-Zn-Sn-Pb alloy), in the as-cast condition, were assessed by OM and SEM-EDS systematic elemental chemical analyses. Previously, the alloys—whose metallurgical features and electrochemical behaviour were already well studied—have been subjected to laboratory corrosion experiments. The corrosion procedures involved electrochemical anodic polarization experiments in various chloride media: 0.1 mol/L NaCl, 0.6 mol/L NaCl and two other synthetic chloride-containing solutions, representing electrolytes present in marine urban atmosphere and in the soil of coastal sites. The characterization of the Cu-Sn-Pb alloy electrochemical patinas after anodic sweep (OCP+ 0.6 V) revealed that the metal in all electrolytes undergoes extensive chloride attack and selective dissolution of copper which initiates from the dendritic areas acting as anodic sites. The most abundant corrosion products identified by FTIR in all electrochemical patinas were Cu2(OH)3Cl), Cu2(OH)2CO3 and amorphous Cu and Sn oxides. The characterization of the Cu-Sn-Pb alloy electrochemical patina after slow anodic sweep (OCP+ 1.5 V) in 0.1 mol/L NaCl reveals selective oxidation of dendrites and higher decuprification rate in these areas. Corrosion products of Sn-rich interdendritic areas are dominated by oxygen species (oxides, hydroxides, hydroxyoxides) and Cu-rich dendrites by chlorides. In the case of Cu-Zn-Sn-Pb, Zn in dendritic areas is preferentially attacked. The alloy undergoes simultaneous dezincification and decuprification, with the former progressing faster, especially in dendritic areas. The two processes at the alloy/patina interface leave behind a metal surface where α-dendrites are enriched in Sn compared to the alloy matrix. The results of this study highlight the dynamic profile of corrosion layer build-up in bronze and brass. Moreover, the perception of the dealloying mechanisms progression on casting features, at mid-term corrosion stages, is extended.
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Effect of the Deposition Time and Heating Temperature on the Structure of Chromium Silicides Synthesized by Pack Cementation Process
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Corros. Mater. Degrad. 2021, 2(2), 210-226; https://doi.org/10.3390/cmd2020012 - 11 May 2021
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Transition metal silicides have attracted great interest for their potential use in optoelectronic devices, photovoltaic cells, and thermoelectric conversion elements because of their high melting point, high oxidation resistance, and satisfactory thermoelectric properties. This study focuses on the effect of the deposition time
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Transition metal silicides have attracted great interest for their potential use in optoelectronic devices, photovoltaic cells, and thermoelectric conversion elements because of their high melting point, high oxidation resistance, and satisfactory thermoelectric properties. This study focuses on the effect of the deposition time and the heating temperature on the morphology and structure of the chromium silicides synthesized by the pack cementation method. A series of experiments were carried out at various temperatures (1000–1150 °C) with different deposition times (15–120 min). The morphology and the chemical composition of the samples were determined using SEM with an EDS analyzer. The structure determination and phase identification were performed by XRD analysis. The examination of the as-formed materials was completed by performing thermal stability tests. The most suitable conditions for producing CrSi2 sample with satisfactory properties and simultaneously minimizing the cost and production time are listed. It was found that the sample synthesized at 1000 °C for 15 min during the chromizing step, in combination with the siliconizing step at 1000 °C for 60 min, presents the best thermal stability and these selected temperatures offer appropriate, economical, and repeatable results.
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Corrosion Behaviour of Titanium Alloy and Carbon Steel in a High-Temperature, Single and Mixed-Phase, Simulated Geothermal Environment Containing H2S, CO2 and HCl
Corros. Mater. Degrad. 2021, 2(2), 190-209; https://doi.org/10.3390/cmd2020011 - 29 Apr 2021
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The corrosion behaviour of a new titanium-based alloy, with nickel, molybdenum and zirconium as the main alloying elements, was studied in a simulated geothermal environment at various phase conditions of a corrosive fluid. Corrosion testing of carbon steel was also conducted for comparison.
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The corrosion behaviour of a new titanium-based alloy, with nickel, molybdenum and zirconium as the main alloying elements, was studied in a simulated geothermal environment at various phase conditions of a corrosive fluid. Corrosion testing of carbon steel was also conducted for comparison. Both materials were tested at an elevated temperature between 180 and 350 °C and at a 10 bar gauge pressure in H2O containing HCl, H2S, and CO2 gases with an acidic condensate of pH = 3. The study found that the titanium alloy demonstrated good corrosion resistance in a single- and multiphase geothermal environment. In the testing volume, where the boiling of testing fluid occurred, the carbon steel was prone to localized damage of oxide, sulphide and chloride corrosion products. In the superheated testing volume, a homogeneous oxide corrosion layer was observed on the carbon steel. In the testing volume where condensation of the testing fluid occurred, a sulphide layer with an oxide sublayer was formed on the carbon steel.
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Corrosion Performance of Electrodeposited Zinc and Zinc-Alloy Coatings in Marine Environment
Corros. Mater. Degrad. 2021, 2(2), 163-189; https://doi.org/10.3390/cmd2020010 - 21 Apr 2021
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Electrodeposited zinc and zinc-alloy coatings have been extensively used in a wide variety of applications such as transport, automotive, marine, and aerospace owing to their good corrosion resistance and the potential to be economically competitive. As a consequence, these coatings have become the
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Electrodeposited zinc and zinc-alloy coatings have been extensively used in a wide variety of applications such as transport, automotive, marine, and aerospace owing to their good corrosion resistance and the potential to be economically competitive. As a consequence, these coatings have become the industry choice for many applications to protect carbon and low alloy steels against degradation upon their exposure in different corrosive environments such as industrial, marine, coastal, etc. Significant works on the electrodeposition of Zn, Zn-alloys and their composites from conventional chloride, sulfate, aqueous and non-aqueous electrolyte media have been progressed over the past decade. This paper provides a review covering the corrosion performance of the electrodeposited Zn, Zn-alloy and composite with different coating properties that have been developed over the past decade employing low-toxic aqueous and halide-free non-aqueous electrolyte media. The influence of additives, nano-particle addition to the electrolyte media on the morphology, texture in relation to the corrosion performance of coatings with additional functionalities are reviewed in detail. In addition, the review covers the recent developments along with cost considerations and the future scope of Zn and Zn-alloy coatings.
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Corrosion of Aluminium and Zinc in Concrete at Simulated Conditions of the Repository of Low Active Waste in Sweden
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Corros. Mater. Degrad. 2021, 2(2), 150-162; https://doi.org/10.3390/cmd2020009 - 18 Apr 2021
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The corrosion performance of Aluminium (Al) and zinc (Zn) is of interest in repositories for radioactive waste as the production of hydrogen gas during their anoxic corrosion may create open pathways for the transport of radioactive ions. Al and Zn rods were embedded
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The corrosion performance of Aluminium (Al) and zinc (Zn) is of interest in repositories for radioactive waste as the production of hydrogen gas during their anoxic corrosion may create open pathways for the transport of radioactive ions. Al and Zn rods were embedded in concrete cylinders and immersed in artificial groundwater at anaerobic conditions for 2 weeks and up to 2 years in laboratory conditions. Corrosion rates were determined to enable predictions and estimations of risks for gas evolution and the assessment of the potential impact of corrosion on the structural integrity of concrete in the final repository of low and intermediate level metal-containing waste from dismantled nuclear power plants. Samples were collected after 2, 4, 12, 26, 52 and 104 weeks. The observed corrosion rates were higher for Al compared with Zn, as expected, but both materials revealed comparatively high initial corrosion rates that decreased with time, reaching steady state after 26–52 weeks. Some of the Al containing concrete cylinders were cracked as a result of the corrosion processes after 2 years of exposure, thereby providing free passage between the embedded metal and the surrounding environment. No such effects were observed for Zn. Comparative studies were performed on non-concrete-embedded Al and Zn immersed in artificial groundwater. Observed long-term corrosion rates (1–2 years) were similar to corresponding corrosion rates in concrete. The results indicate that immersion studies in artificial groundwater can be used to estimate the long-term corrosion performance of Zn and Al in concrete.
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Effect of Multispecies Microbial Consortia on Microbially Influenced Corrosion of Carbon Steel
Corros. Mater. Degrad. 2021, 2(2), 133-149; https://doi.org/10.3390/cmd2020008 - 25 Mar 2021
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Microbially influenced corrosion (MIC) is responsible for significant damage to major marine infrastructure worldwide. While the microbes responsible for MIC typically exist in the environment in a synergistic combination of different species, the vast majority of laboratory-based MIC experiments are performed with single
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Microbially influenced corrosion (MIC) is responsible for significant damage to major marine infrastructure worldwide. While the microbes responsible for MIC typically exist in the environment in a synergistic combination of different species, the vast majority of laboratory-based MIC experiments are performed with single microbial pure cultures. In this work, marine grade steel was exposed to a single sulfate reducing bacterium (SRB, Desulfovibrio desulfuricans) and various combinations of bacteria (both pure cultures and mixed communities), and the steel corrosion studied. Differences in the microbial biofilm composition and succession, steel weight loss and pitting attack were observed for the various test configurations studied. The sulfate reduction phenotype was successfully shown in half-strength marine broth for both single and mixed communities. The highest corrosion according to steel weight loss and pitting, was recorded in the tests with D. desulfuricans alone when incubated in a nominally aerobic environment. The multispecies microbial consortia yielded lower general corrosion rates compared to D. desulfuricans or for the uninoculated control.
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(This article belongs to the Special Issue Corrosion and Protection of Steels in Marine Environments: State-of-the-Art and Emerging Research Trends)
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