Corrosion Inhibitor - Chemical Classification, Carbon Steel Corrosion

A corrosion inhibitor or anti-corrosive is a chemical compound that, when added to a liquid or gas, decreases the corrosion rate of a material, typically a metal or an alloy, that comes into contact with the fluid. The effectiveness of a corrosion inhibitor depends on fluid composition, the quantity of water, and flow regime. Corrosion inhibitors are common in the industry, and also found in over-the-counter products, typically in spray form in combination with a lubricant and sometimes a penetrating oil.

Corrosion Inhibitor for metal corrosion prevention

Inorganic substances such as phosphates, chromates, dichromates, silicates, borates, tungstates, molybdates, and arsenates have been found effective as inhibitors of metal corrosion. Pyrrole and derivatives are believed to exhibit good protection against corrosion in acidic media. Corrosion is the deterioration of metal by a chemical attack or reaction to its environment. It is a constant and continuous problem, often difficult to eliminate completely. Prevention would be more practical and achievable than complete elimination.

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