Corrosion inhibitor
A corrosion inhibitor is a chemical compound that, when added to a liquid or gas, reduces the corrosion rate of materials, usually metals or alloys, in contact with the liquid. The effectiveness of corrosion inhibitors depends on fluid composition, water volume and flow conditions.
APPLICATION & USAGE
- Volatile amines are used in boilers to minimize the effects of acids. In some cases, amines form a protective film on steel surfaces and act as anodic inhibitors at the same time. Both cathodic and anodic inhibitors are called mixed inhibitors.
- Benzotriazole inhibits corrosion and discoloration of copper surfaces.
- Corrosion inhibitors are often added to paints. A pigment with anticorrosion properties is zinc phosphate.
- In refineries, hydrogen sulfide can corrode steel, so it is often removed using air and amines to convert it to polysulfides.
- Adding orthophosphate to water treatment systems can prevent lead and copper leaching from pipes.
SIMILAR NAME
- Corrosion inhibitor / Anti-corrosive / Anti- corrosion inhibitor / Anodic inhibitors / Cathodic inhibitors / Mixed inhibitors / Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors.
PACKING
Available packing types