Elucidation of mechanism of corrosion inhibition by polyacrylic acid and synergistic action with iodide ions by in-situ AFM

  • S. A. Umoren*
  • , C. Pan
  • , Y. Li
  • , F. H. Wang
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Corrosion inhibition mechanism of aluminium in H2SO4 by polyacrylic acid (PAA) in the absence and presence of iodide ions was investigated using in-situ atomic force microscopy (AFM). Results indicate that PAA inhibited the corrosion of aluminium by adsorption onto the aluminium surface. Inhibition efficiency of PAA was found to enhance on addition of iodide ion which could be ascribed to synergistic effect. In-situ AFM morphology of the surface film suggests that PAA in the presence of iodide ion was adsorbed on aluminium surface after taking a more ordered arrangement, thus providing a more uniform coverage at potentials below and above potential of zero charge.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)31-37
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Adhesion Science and Technology
Volume28
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2 Jan 2014
Externally publishedYes

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
SA Umoren acknowledges the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and Academy of Sciences for the Developing World (TWAS) for the CAS−TWAS Postdoctoral Fellowship.

Keywords

  • AFM
  • acid corrosion
  • aluminium
  • corrosion inhibition
  • polyacrylic acid

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Surfaces and Interfaces
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Materials Chemistry

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