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Sessional on ChE 3220

Corrosion Engineering Lab

Experiment No.2: Effect of brine solution on corrosion of different metals.

Abstract: should include

a) summary of experiment and


b) objectives (in bullet points)
➢ To examine the effect of brine (sodium chloride solution) with or without the presence of
oxygen, on the corrosion of steel.

Introduction: (should include some introductory review and a brief discussion of theory behind the
experiment)

Corrosion occurs when a given material (metal, ceramic, polymeric or cement structures, etc.)
undergoes a chemical or electrochemical reaction with the surrounding environment, resulting in a
gradual deterioration, destruction, or in extreme cases structural failure of the metal. It presents serious
difficulties in a number of sectors, such as transportation, maritime engineering, and construction, where
metals are frequently subjected to extreme environments. Among these, brine solutions are particularly
corrosive due to their high chloride ion content, which accelerates metal degradation.

In the presence of a brine solution, the chloride ions (Cl⁻) penetrate the protective oxide layer on the
metal surface, increasing the rate of corrosion. The corrosion process typically involves two main
reactions:

Anodic Reaction:

The metal loses electrons and forms metal ions. For example:

M → M⁺ + e⁻ (where M represents the metal)

Cathodic Reaction:

Electrons are consumed by a species in the solution, typically oxygen or hydrogen ions. For example,
in neutral or basic solutions:

O₂ + 2H₂O + 4e⁻ → 4OH⁻

NaCl helps ions flow around in brine solutions, forming an electrolyte that promotes certain
electrochemical reactions. This speeds up the metal's disintegration, resulting in corrosion products like
rust (iron oxides) in the case of iron.
Depending on their chemical makeup, place in the galvanic series, and capacity to build passive
protective layers, different metals corrode at varying rates.

The purpose of this experiment is to compare how various metals corrode in brine solutions. The relative
corrosion resistance of each metal and the influence of environmental conditions on material
degradation can be evaluated by looking for changes in appearance, mass loss, or the development of
corrosion products.

Methodology: (include experimental procedure step by step, apparatus and sketch of setup)

a) Experimental Procedure: (write down what you did during the experiment in your own language)

1. Prepare 10, 20 and 30% brine (NaCl) solutions.

2. Collect metal and size them into small pieces.

3. Weigh the initial weight of metal.

4. Fully submerge the metal into prepared solution.

5. After time to time pick the specimen carefully from the solution, dry it and weigh it.

6. Then put back the specimen in the solution.

7. Repeat the experiment for 2 days (as conducted during the experiment).

b) Apparatus: List of apparatus used in during the experiment


c) Sketch of the setup:

Figure 1: Experimental setup for effect of brine solution on corrosion of metals.


Observed data: Prepare a table to show the observed data.

Table 1: Table for observed data for effect of brine solution on corrosion of metal (your experimental
metal).

Time 10% brine solution 20% brine solution 30% brine solution
T0 Weight at T0 Weight at T0 Weight at T0
T1 Weight at T1 Weight at T1 Weight at T1
T2 Weight at T2 Weight at T2 Weight at T2

Calculated data: Calculation (prepare tables of calculated data and show relevant equations or
mathematical terms to demonstrate the calculation)

Sample calculation 1: calculate the corrosion rate of metal for each time interval by the following
equation-

Δm
Corrosion rate in brine Solution = A×t (gm/cm2 .min)

where,

Δm = Weight loss

A = Area of specimen

t = time interval

Result and discussion: Graphical representation must be included for interpreting the calculated
results. The discussions have to be critical. You have to provide critical reasoning for every aspect of
the results like why this type of trend has been found, why there is some anomaly (if any), why there
were any differences in two results (if any). In short, what happened and why. (Depending on
experiment you have to generate weight loss vs. time graph and corrosion rate vs. time graph or as
instructed.) Your calculated data table, graphs and discussion should include the results of all the metals
used in the experiment by different groups.

Conclusion: Conclude the report of your experiment.

Future recommendation: Demonstrate how the experiments can be improved and other prospects that
can be taken in future considerations.

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