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Electrochemical performance of zinc in acidic chloride solutions

  • S. Thomas*
  • , M. S. Venkatraman
  • , I. S. Cole
  • , N. Birbilis
  • *Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › peer-review

Abstract

Protecting zinc from corrosion, especially in galvanised steel, is industrially important. As galvanised steel is extensively used in outdoor applications, it is prone to exposure to acidic environments mainly by acidified marine aerosols, pollutants (CO 2, SO 2, H 2S etc) and acidic air. Therefore a systematic study of the electrochemical behaviour of zinc in acidic environments is necessary. This paper investigates the electrochemical performance of zinc in acidic chloride solutions via polarisation experiments. The influence of the carbonate and sulphate anions on the electrokinetic phenomena is also investigated; they serve as an estimate of the influence of the gases CO 2 and SO 2, on the atmospheric corrosion of zinc.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication50th Annual Conference of the Australasian Corrosion Association 2010
Subtitle of host publicationCorrosion and Prevention 2010
Pages739-748
Number of pages10
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes
Event50th Annual Conference of the Australasian Corrosion Association 2010: Corrosion and Prevention 2010 - Adelaide, SA, Australia
Duration: 14 Nov 2010 → 17 Nov 2010

Publication series

Name50th Annual Conference of the Australasian Corrosion Association 2010: Corrosion and Prevention 2010

Conference

Conference50th Annual Conference of the Australasian Corrosion Association 2010: Corrosion and Prevention 2010
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityAdelaide, SA
Period14/11/10 → 17/11/10

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