Journal of Metallurgy and Materials Science
  • Year: 2018
  • Volume: 60
  • Issue: 3

Forefronts of nanoinhibitors to corrosion on metals

  • Author:
  • A.K. Ray1, B. Goswami
  • Total Page Count: 15
  • Page Number: 157 to 171

1Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute, Kolkata-700032

RVS College of Engineering and Technology, Jamshedpur-831012

*Corresponding Author Email: goswami.b8757@gmail.com

Online published on 2 November, 2018.

Abstract

Inhibitors are studied to be suitable for prevention of corrosion on metal surfaces. Nanoinhibitors are characteristic to extraordinary properties for their dimensions. Adsorptions of inhibitor on metal surfaces inhibit corrosion in aggressive media. These inhibitors act by being in coated state by formation of metallic complexes in-situ. Nanometric encapsulated hazardous inhibitors act by preservation-degeneration policies based on failure of surface film applied on metal. Non-toxic selection over toxic inhibitors has found to be important in any case like tap water pipe line transportation. Nano-inhibitors are both anodic and cathodic type's i.e. dual interplay to diffuse corrosion. Applicability of nano-inhibitors lies in all sectors like acid, basic and saline environments.

Keywords

Corrosion, Steel, Nanotechnology, Nanocomposite, Polymer, Nano-gel, Inhibitor, Nanoparticles, Adsorption isotherm, Acid solution, Weight loss, Potentiostatic