| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1527936 | Materials Chemistry and Physics | 2006 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Microstructures of low carbon steel are ferrite (Fe-α) and pearlite (alternate mixture of Fe-α and Fe3C) and each one has its own oxidation mechanism. These two phases were identified using in situ electrochemical scanning tunneling microscopy (EC-STM). Real time images were obtained during the immersion of 1018 carbon steel probes in 0.642 M H3BO3 and 0.1 M NaOH, pH 7.8. Two different corrosion mechanisms (oxide characteristics) were identified and correlated with the observed surface changes.
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Authors
R. Cabrera-Sierra, Nikola Batina, Ignacio González,