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Corrosion Inhibition of Carbon Steel in Ground Water by Thiophenol-Zn2+ System

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The efficiency of the thiophenol-Zn2+ system in inhibiting the corrosion of carbon steel in groundwater over a period of 5 days has been evaluated by weight loss, potentiodynamic polarization and AC impedance spectroscopy. A formulation containing 50 ppm Zn2+ and 100 ppm of thiophenol has an inhibition efficiency of 96%. Polarization studies show that the thiophenol-Zn2+ system functions primarily as a cathodic inhibitor, controlling the cathodic reactions. AC impedance spectra and Scanning Electron Microscopy reveal the formation of a protective film on the metal surface. The FTIR spectrum shows the presence of Fe2+-thiophenol complex and Zn(OH)2 in the film.

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Benita Sherine, H., Rajendran, S. Corrosion Inhibition of Carbon Steel in Ground Water by Thiophenol-Zn2+ System. Arab J Sci Eng 36, 517–528 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-011-0067-3

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