Journal of The Electrochemical Society · 1955 · 211 citations · 0 references
Natural SciencesChemistryMaterials ScienceCorrosion ScienceElectrochemical EngineeringElectrochemistryCorrosion EngineeringCorrosion EvaluationCorrosion KineticsCorrosion MechanismsElectrochemical CorrosionGalvanic CorrosionCorrosion In Acidic MediaCorrosion Rate MeasurementElectrochemical BehaviorElectrochemical MeasurementsPh-dependent Corrosion BehaviorPolarizationPolarization BehaviorPolarization Measurements
The corrosion rate of pure iron in deaerated acid media was studied as a function of pH. The rate was found to be essentially independent of pH over the range 1–4 in 4% sodium chloride. Potential and polarization measurements are used to explain this behavior. A method for calculation of corrosion rates from electrochemical measurements alone is described. Limitations and environmental conditions required for this method are discussed.