Inhibition Effect of Tea (Camellia Sinensis) Extract on the Corrosion of Mild Steel in Dilute Sulphuric Acid

Loto, C. A. (2011) Inhibition Effect of Tea (Camellia Sinensis) Extract on the Corrosion of Mild Steel in Dilute Sulphuric Acid. Journal of Materials and Environmental Science, 2 (4). pp. 335-344. ISSN 2028-2508

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Abstract

The effect of green tea extract as an organic ‘green’ inhibitor on the corrosion of mild steel in dilute sulphuric acid was studied at ambient temperature. Weight loss/corrosion rate and potential measurement techniques were used for the experimental work. The tea extract was obtained from the green tea leaves. The results obtained showed effective corrosion inhibition of the extract on the mild steel test specimens in the different concentrations of sulphuric acid used. There was no apparent significant difference in the corrosion inhibition performance of the selected extract’s concentrations. The different acid strength used did not give any clear adverse corrosive effect on the performance of the inhibitor

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Engineering Sciences
Depositing User:	Mr Solomon Bayoko
Date Deposited:	07 Sep 2013 12:21
Last Modified:	07 Sep 2013 12:21
URI:	http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/1470

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