Corrosion of Iron in an H2S-CO2-H2O System

Abstract

Corrosion studies of iron in an H2S-CO2-H2O System were made under static and dynamic conditions. The data indicated that there existed a certain hydrogen sulfide partial pressure, approximately 0.02 psia, above which hydrogen blistering occurred. Similar results with sulfide stress cracking were obtained. The hydrogen sulfide partial pressure at onset of cracking was 0.150 psia. Hydrogen sulfide became the controlling factor at very low partial pressures causing an initial drop in the corrosion rate. Apparently, the type of corrosion film formed controlled the corrosion rate. Changes in these films were observed to take place coincident with changes in corrosion rate and prevalence of hydrogen blisters. The relationship of these phenomena is discussed. 6.2.2, 8.4.3, 3.2.2, 3.5.8