Corrosion measurement of thermally sprayed carbide coatings on stainless steel pipes

Thirumalai Kumaran, S (2024) Corrosion measurement of thermally sprayed carbide coatings on stainless steel pipes. Results in Surfaces and Interfaces, 17: 100320. ISSN 26668459

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Abstract

The petrochemical industries face a formidable challenge from corrosion, which leads to high maintenance costs and lost production. Traditional corrosion monitoring methods frequently fail to provide accurate and reliable results. As a result, these components must be replaced or repaired promptly to avoid increasing costs and limiting component life, which will reduce operation efficiency. Novel techniques with demands for high surface qualities in the future will be applied to develop alloys with better performance and more diverse applications. This study examines the corrosion resistance of cermet coatings, such as tungsten carbide (WC) and Chromium carbide (Cr3C2), in acidic solution by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and electrochemical potentiodynamic polarisation. Additionally, utilizing optical microscopy techniques, the microstructural characteristics of coatings were assessed. According to the results of the Tafel polarisation test, Cr3C2 coating exhibited a lower rate of corrosion than other coatings. The Cr3C2 coated, WC coated, and uncoated samples reported corrosion rates of 0.924, 1.122, and 2.599 mmpy respectively. The corrosion resistance of Cr3C2 and WC coatings was increased by 64% and 53%, respectively, in comparison to uncoated specimens. This suggests that the coating maximizes economy, minimizes maintenance costs, extends the structure's lifespan, and reduces down the rate of corrosion.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: CorrosionTungsten carbideChromium carbideElectrochemical polarisation
Subjects: F Mechanical Engineering > Metals Corrosion
Divisions: Mechanical Engineering
Depositing User: Dr Krishnamurthy V
Date Deposited: 19 Dec 2024 08:11
Last Modified: 19 Dec 2024 08:11
URI: https://ir.psgitech.ac.in/id/eprint/1277

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