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Numerical Model of Aluminum Pitting Corrosion in a 1M Sodium Chloride Solution Using Secondary Current Distribution

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Aluminum finds applications in various industries that require enhanced corrosion resistance. However, this metal remains susceptible to various forms of deterioration, with the most common being localized corrosion. This type of corrosion is characterized by local degradation of the oxide film in sufficiently aggressive environments. In the present work, a two-dimensional (2D) model incorporating a distribution of secondary current with deformed geometry was employed to investigate the behavior of aluminum pitting corrosion in a 1 M sodium chloride solution. Specifically, the study focused on the kinetics of pitting corrosion, the geometric deformation occurring during the pit growth process, and the influence of electrolyte conductivity on the propagation of pitting corrosion. Conclusions drawn from numerical simulations reveal that ohmic drop determines the kinetics of corrosion propagation along the metal wall of the pit and, thereby serves as the principal factor controlling the progression of the pit.

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  1. Laboratory of Applied Chemistry and Environment, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, University Hassan First, BP. 577, 26000, Settat, Morocco

    Meriyem Mouloudi, Abdelqader El Guerraf & Mohamed Essahli

  2. Radiations Materials & Instrumentations Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, Hassan First University, BP 577, Settat, Morocco

    Mostafa Chhiba

  3. Laboratory of Chemical Engineering and Environment, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Higher School of Technology, BP 8012, Casablanca, Oasis, Morocco

    Mohammed Chafi

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MM: Formal analysis, Investigation, Methodology, Software, Writing—original draft; AEG: writing—review and editing, Validation; MC: Supervision, Validation; MC: Supervision, Validation; ME: Supervision, Project, Resources, administration. All authors discussed the results and commented on the manuscript.

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Mouloudi, M., El Guerraf, A., Chhiba, M. et al. Numerical Model of Aluminum Pitting Corrosion in a 1M Sodium Chloride Solution Using Secondary Current Distribution. J Bio Tribo Corros 10, 48 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40735-024-00851-3

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