J. Dahdele, I. Danaee, G. H. Rashed, M. Rashvandavei,
Volume 12, Issue 2 (June 2015)
Abstract
The inhibition behavior of N,N′-bis(2,4,6-trihydroxyacetophenone)-propandiimine (THAPP) as an
environmentally friendly Salen Ligand on the corrosion inhibition of mild steel was studied in alkaline solution
(pH=10) containing 3% NaCl. Measurements were carried out using electrochemical and surface techniques. The
experimental results suggested that this compound was an effective corrosion inhibitor for mild steel and the protection
efficiency was increased with the increase in inhibitor concentration. Polarization curves indicated that this organic
compound was a mixed-type inhibitor. Adsorption on the mild steel surface follows the Langmuir isotherm model.
Activation parameters and thermodynamic adsorption parameters of the corrosion process such as E
a
, ΔH, ΔS, K
ads
,
and ΔG
ads
were calculated by the obtained corrosion currents at different temperatures
H. Torkamani, H. Rashvand, Sh. Raygan, J. Rassizadehghani, Y. Palizdar, C. Garcia Mateo, D. San Martin,
Volume 14, Issue 3 (September 2017)
Abstract
In industry, the cost of production is an important factor and it is preferred to use conventional and low cost procedures for producing the parts. Heat treatment cycles and alloying additions are the key factors affecting the microstructure and mechanical properties of the cast steels. In this study an attempt was made to evaluate the influence of minor Mo addition on the microstructure and mechanical properties of conventionally heat treated cast micro-alloyed steels. The results of Jominy and dilatometry tests and also microstructural examinations revealed that Mo could effectively increase the hardenability of the investigated steel and change the microstructure features of the air-cooled samples. Acicular microstructure was the consequence of increasing the hardenability in Mo-added steel. Besides, it was found that Mo could greatly affect the isothermal bainitic transformation and higher fraction of martensite after cooling (from isothermal temperature) was due to the Mo addition. The results of impact test indicated that the microstructure obtained in air-cooled Mo-added steel led to better impact toughness (28J) in comparison with the base steel (23J). Moreover, Mo-added steel possessed higher hardness (291HV), yield (524MPa) and tensile (1108MPa) strengths compared to the base one.
