Analysis of plated layer’s effects on the structure resistance to corrosion

This paper presents the laboratory testing of protective effects that the plated layer had on the structure resistance to corrosion by using the weighing method, i.e. the method of mass loss. The described procedure refers to preparation of samples, their exposure to aggressive atmosphere of the salt chamber and analysis of obtained results. According to the properties of the base material and its reduced stability in the experimental conditions, it is confirmed that the use of plated layer was required to improve the structure resistance to corrosion and to protect the base material

Protective effects of vapour phase corrosion inhibitors tested in laboratory conditions

This research investigates protective effects of vapour phase corrosion inhibitors (VpCI) tested in laboratory conditions. Such tests are required to control the production quality and to provide for high-quality protection of products during exploitation. There are three different tests run to obtain results on effectiveness of protective effect of VpCIs (Razor Blade Test, Water Drop Test and VIA Test). Each test differs in its defined performance procedure, as well as in evaluation of the obtained results, yet all three tests confirmed that vapour phase corrosion inhibitors provide adequate protection of the material exposed to an aggressive atmosphere. Therefore, it is justified to use vapour corrosion inhibitors as a protection mechanism when designing surface protection technology

Influence of surface roughness on the rate of corrosion penetration into the steel

This research analyses the influence of surface roughness on the rate of corrosion penetration into the steel. The test specimens were mechanically treated with fine abrasive jet to make their surface slightly rougher than it was in the initial state. The test specimens were then kept in conditions of atmospheric corrosion for 90 days to be tested afterwards by weighing, i.e. by the mass loss method. The analysis showed that a slight increase in surface roughness facilitated faster development of corrosion mechanisms, thus drastically increasing the rate of corrosion penetration into the material. Changes in surface roughness can be also caused by abrasion or erosion damage, so it is important to choose adequate surface protection technologies for prevention of unwanted wear of the steel

Corrosion resistance of the X6CrNiTi18-10 material exposed to a salt spray test

The research was focused on testing the corrosion resistance of the X6CrNiTi18-10 material. This material exhibits good corrosion resistance in the humid atmosphere, but with the occurrence of chloride inclusion in the same atmosphere, its corrosion resistance is drastically reduced. The X6CrNiTi18-10 material is austenitic stainless steel susceptible to pitting corrosion and this can cause problems during exploitation of the construction made of this material. In order to determine the likelihood of pitting corrosion occurrence, a light microscopy was performed on test samples that were exposed to the salt spray test chamber atmosphere, i.e. sprayed with a 5% sodium chloride solution (NaCl) at different time intervals

Analysis of interconnection between physical and protective properties of two-component epoxy primer

This paper presents the research into protective properties of two-component epoxy primer obtained by measurements of the notch corrosion and by testing of the gloss as a physical property. In order to obtain different values of measured response, the first experiment was done by applying the primer in various amounts of the dry film thickness, while the second experiment was based on combining various contents of anti-corrosion pigment. Analysis of the obtained research results proved the interconnection between the two observed properties. It was confirmed that the obtained results were inversely proportional for both experiments. Protective properties of coating could be assessed by measuring the gloss value, which is simpler and faster than measuring the notch corrosion

Testing of the shopprimer’s influence on the quality of welded joint

This paper presents the process of preparing the surface of construction material and applying the temporary protection that refers to the two-component epoxy workshop primer (shopprimer) in order to perform testing of its influence on mechanical properties of the weld. Testing of mechanical properties of welds after welding proved that there were no negative influences of the protective coating on the quality of welded joint

Analysis of the vehicle exhaust system corrosion and its effect on the ECO-test result

This paper deals with analysis of the vehicle exhaust system quality and its influence on the results of measuring exhaust emissions of the Otto and Diesel motor vehicles. Results of eco-tests obtained from correct and faulty vehicle exhaust systems were compared to conclude that damages caused by corrosion had significant influence on the pass rate of vehicles at eco-test. Referring to vehicles with the Otto engine, damages in the exhaust system increase the oxygen level, which results in the increased λ factor and in failure at the eco-test. On the contrary, vehicles with the damaged Diesel engine exhaust system allow the gas to leak through the damage, so the measurement of blackening is lower, i.e. the eco-test result is better than that of the exhaust system without damage

Influence of surface roughness on the rate of corrosion penetration into the steel

This research analyses the influence of surface roughness on the rate of corrosion penetration into the steel. The test specimens were mechanically treated with fine abrasive jet to make their surface slightly rougher than it was in the initial state. The test specimens were then kept in conditions of atmospheric corrosion for 90 days to be tested afterwards by weighing, i.e. by the mass loss method. The analysis showed that a slight increase in surface roughness facilitated faster development of corrosion mechanisms, thus drastically increasing the rate of corrosion penetration into the material. Changes in surface roughness can be also caused by abrasion or erosion damage, so it is important to choose adequate surface protection technologies for prevention of unwanted wear of the steel