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The research focus

Increased corrosion resistance can only be obtained at increased cost due to the relative cost of corrosion-resistant materials.
Background

Use of corrosion inhibitors is a practical and economic alternative. Due to their toxicity, chromate inhibitors constitute a hazard and need to be replaced by more environmentally acceptable corrosion inhibitors. Tannins, a
class of natural, non-toxic, biodegradable organic compounds has been proposed to be a potential solution to this problem.

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The research methods

The research methods

Natural tannins extracted from the bark of the mimosa tree and synthetic tannin (commercially known as Syntan) were characterized using UV-VIS spectroscopy, tested for their anti-corrosive effect on mild steel and aluminium samples using FTIR spectroscopy, SEM imaging, mass loss experiments, salt bath immersion test and potentiodynamic polarizasion test.

The results
For the concentration (10 g/L) used in these inhibitory solutions, significant inhibition efficiencies have been reached in mildly acidic, saline and neutral atmosphere

The conclusions and recommendations

Application requiring temporary corrosion passivation and protection with cost effective and eco-friendly materials will find tannin inhibitors as a ready alternative