Palraj, S. and Venkatachari, G. (2006) Corrosion and bio fouling characteristics of mild steel in Mandapam waters. Materials Performance, 45 (6). pp. 46-50. ISSN 0094-1492

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Abstract

The corrosion and biofouling characteristics of mild steel were investigated in the waters of the Mandapam coast of India over a year's time. Field exposure and laboratory studies were conducted. Corrosion rates were measured by gravimetric and Tafel polarization. Algae and barnacles were the dominant fouling species. Corrosion products were analyzed by x-ray diffraction and surface analysis by scanning electron microscopy. The effect of micro- and macrofouling on the corrosion rate was investigated. The annual corrosion rate of mild steel was 0.152 mmpy with a fouling load of 0.89 kg/m2.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Corrosion Science and Engineering
Divisions:	UNSPECIFIED
Depositing User:	ttbdu cecri
Date Deposited:	06 Mar 2012 12:03
Last Modified:	06 Mar 2012 12:03
URI:	http://cecri.csircentral.net/id/eprint/766

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