Magnetic field effects on inhibition of aluminium corrosion by cationic surfactant in acidic solution

A. A. Rousan, N. A.F. Al-Rawashdeh

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Abstract

The inhibiting effect of the cationic surfactant cetyl trimethylammonium chloride (CTAC) on the corrosion of aluminium in hydrochloric acid solutions in the presence and absence of external magnetic fields of up to 0.114 T has been investigated by weight loss measurements. It was found that strong magnetic fields affect the corrosion rate. The efficiency with which CTAC inhibits the corrosion of aluminium was increased in the presence of an external magnetic field. The extent of inhibition increased as the external magnetic field was increased. The magneto corrosion inhibition was explained in terms of the field assisted development of a passive layer.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)235-239
Number of pages5
JournalCorrosion Engineering Science and Technology
Volume41
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 1 2006

Keywords

  • Acidic corrosion
  • Aluminium
  • Inhibitor
  • Magnetic field
  • Surfactant

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Chemistry(all)
  • Chemical Engineering(all)
  • Materials Science(all)

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