Corrosion inhibition and adsorption behaviour of Ocimum basilicum extract on aluminium

Purpose - To appraise the inhibiting effect of Ocimum basilicum extract on aluminium corrosion in 2 M HCl and 2 M KOH solutions, respectively, at 30 and 60°C.Design methodology approach - Corrosion rates were determined using the gas-volumetric technique and the values obtained in absence and presen...

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Published in:Pigment & resin technology 2006-03, Vol.35 (2), p.63-70
Main Authors: Oguzie, E.E, Onuchukwu, A.I, Okafor, P.C, Ebenso, E.E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Additives
Adsorption
Aluminum
Applied sciences
Corrosion
Corrosion inhibitors
Corrosion resistance
Corrosion theory
Efficiency
Exact sciences and technology
Experiments
Fibers and threads
Forms of application and semi-finished materials
Hydrogen
Metals
Organic chemicals
Organic compounds
Polymer industry, paints, wood
Technology of polymers
Temperature
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Summary:Purpose - To appraise the inhibiting effect of Ocimum basilicum extract on aluminium corrosion in 2 M HCl and 2 M KOH solutions, respectively, at 30 and 60°C.Design methodology approach - Corrosion rates were determined using the gas-volumetric technique and the values obtained in absence and presence of extract was used in calculation of the inhibition efficiency. The mechanism of inhibition was estimated from the trend of inhibition efficiency with temperature.Findings - Ocimum basilicum extract was found to inhibit aluminium corrosion in the acidic and alkaline environments. Inhibition efficiency increased with extract concentration but decreased with rise in temperature, suggesting physical adsorption of the organic matter on the metal surface. These results were corroborated by kinetic and activation parameters for corrosion and adsorption processes evaluated from the experimental data at the temperatures studied. Halide additives synergistically improved the inhibition efficiency of the extract.Originality value - This paper provides new information on the possible application of Ocimum basilicum extract as an environmentally friendly corrosion inhibitor. The mixed extract - iodide formulation provides an effective means for retarding aluminium corrosion even in highly aggressive alkaline environments.
ISSN:0369-9420
1758-6941
DOI:10.1108/03699420610652340