What is corrosion inhibitor?

A corrosion inhibitor is a natural or synthetic chemical compound that can decrease the growth of microorganisms or chemical changes of corruption.

The nature of the corrosive inhibitor depends on the corrosive agent(s) to be neutralized and the material being protected, which are most commonly a metal or an alloy. The corrosive agents are generally oxygen, hydrogen sulfide, and carbon dioxide.

The effectiveness of a corrosion inhibitor depends on fluid composition, quantity of water, and flow regime. A common mechanism for inhibiting corrosion involves formation of a coating, often a passivation layer, which prevents access of the corrosive substance to the metal. Permanent treatments such as chrome plating are not generally considered inhibitors, however. Instead corrosion inhibitors are additives to the fluids that surround the metal or related object.

Classifications of corrosion inhibitor

Corrosion inhibitor can be divided into different types according to its morphological characteristics, performance, application, etc.

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