Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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7786233 | Carbohydrate Polymers | 2016 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
The performance of synthesised O-fumaryl-chitosan (OFC) as corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in 1Â M HCl has been evaluated through various studies. The initial screening by weight loss method revealed the good inhibition efficiency by the inhibitor. Thermodynamic and kinetic parameters have been calculated and discussed. The mode of adsorption is physical in nature and it follows Langmuir adsorption isotherm. Electrochemical measurements supported the inhibition of mild steel by the fumaryl derivative of chitosan. Polarisation studies provided the information that the inhibition is of mixed type. The formation of inhibitor film is assured by surface morphological studies with Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Atomic force microscopy (AFM). The mechanism of inhibition is derived from the Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and zero charge potential measurement. The adsorbed film is characterised using FTIR and X-ray diffraction studies (XRD).
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Authors
Y. Sangeetha, S. Meenakshi, C. Sairam Sundaram,