| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7895506 | Corrosion Science | 2015 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
The influences of organic acids, chloride and water on the corrosion behavior of carbon steel in fuel grade ethanol (FGE) environments were investigated by immersion testing in simulated FGE. The roles of acetic acid, chloride and water in pitting corrosion were studied by using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), auger electron spectroscopy (AES) and electrochemical experiments. The results indicated that iron acetate is generated on oxide film. Iron(II) acetate shows high solubility in FGE environments. The sites where iron(II) acetate is existed become preferential anodic sites, and chloride promotes anodic dissolution at such sites.
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Authors
Itaru Samusawa, Kazuhiko Shiotani,