PRACTICAL EXPERIENCES WITH LINEAR POLARIZATION MEASUREMENTS

The linear polarization technique in principle is a convenient and rapid way for determining corrosion rates. In practice, one finds that it is often applied under conditions alien to the assumptions on the basis of which it was derived. This paper presents a series of comparative observations between linear polarization, resistance probe, and weight loss measurements in different systems. The systems studied were: (1) Hydrochloric acid containing acetylenic inhibitors, (2) a two phase system containing hydrocarbon and water saturated with H//2S, and (3) tap water containing various inhibitors. An equation is derived showing the effect of ohmic resistance due to corrosion product buildup. The effect of polarization on the properties of a corrosion product layer are discussed qualitatively.

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  National Association of Corrosion Engineers

  2400 West Loop South
  Houston, TX  United States  77027
• Authors:
  • Hausler, R H
• Publication Date: 1977-4

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 117-128
• Serial:
  • CORROSION
  • Volume: 33
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: NACE International
  • ISSN: 0010-9312

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Acetates; Corrosion; Corrosion protection; Corrosion resistance; Electrochemical processes; Hydrocarbons; Hydrochloric acid; Inhibitors (Chemistry); Mathematical models; Organic solvents; Percent saturation; Polarization; Steel; Synthetic fuels; Water; Weight
• Uncontrolled Terms: Acetylene
• Old TRIS Terms: Electrochemical; Steel corrosion
• Subject Areas: Geotechnology; Highways; Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00164956
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 18 1978 12:00AM