Lazzari L., Ormellese M., Bueno V.
Politecnico di Milano, IT
Keywords: AC voltammetry, ac-corrosion, AFM, cathodic protection, nano structured films
Serious cases of corrosion in metal structures under both alternating current (AC) and cathodic protection (CP) have been reported. The objective of this research is the proposal of a mechanism by which AC affects the nano sized/structured surface films formed on metals under CP. A model will be proposed and experimentally validated, in order to relate the metal corrosiveness to its nano sized/structured surface, under the simultaneous effect of AC and CP. These analytical and kinetic studies will be combined with Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) performed in the electrolytic cell, where the AC-Corrosion process is simulated, in order to obtain, at the nano-scale, the in-situ and real-time metal surface characterization.
Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: 1, Nanotechnology 2008: Materials, Fabrication, Particles, and Characterization – Technical Proceedings of the 2008 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show, Volume 1
Published: June 1, 2008
Pages: 916 - 919
Industry sector: Advanced Materials & Manufacturing
Topic: Materials Characterization & Imaging
ISBN: 978-1-4200-8503-7