Experimental and quantum study of corrosion of A36 mild steel towards 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrachloroferrate ionic liquid

- Corrosion behavior of [C4C1im][FeCl4] towards A36 mild steel were studied.
- Corrosion of [C4C1im][FeCl4] towards steel is higher in open environment.
- Higher water content and temperature results in higher corrosions.
- Quantum chemical calculations were performed to understand the ionic liquid-mild steel interactions.