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The Electrochemical Behavior, Including Hydrogen Overvoltage, of Iron in Acid Environments
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Environmental ElectrochemistryEngineeringIncluding Hydrogen OvervoltageChemistryDeaerated Acid MediaTheoretical ElectrochemistryChemical EngineeringCorrosionAcid EnvironmentsCorrosion RateElectrode Reaction MechanismElectrochemical BehaviorCorrosion ResistanceCorrosion RatesHydrogenElectrochemistryCorrosion TechnologyEnvironmental EngineeringFundamental ElectrochemistryElectrolysis Of Water
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.