Electrochemical and Stress Corrosion Cracking Behavior of α-Aluminum Bronze and α-Brass in Nitrite Solutions: A Comparative Study

Effect of alloying elements on the electrochemical behavior of Cu–Ni–Zn ternary system in sulfide-polluted saltwater

“…It was welded in a Cu wire for making connection and fixed in an epoxy resin to solely leave an area of 1 cm 2 uncovered. Prior to the measurements, the surface of the electrode was mechanically polished and treated as prescribed elsewhere [7]. Both Pt and saturated calomel electrode (SCE) were respectively used as counter and reference electrodes.…”

“…However, dezincification influences the physical and mechanical characteristics of such alloys [7]. Cu-Ni alloys, on the other hand, are widely used for marine applications due to their high mechanical, thermal and electrical properties [4,8].…”

Electrochemical and Stress Corrosion Cracking Behavior of Alpha-Al Bronze in Sulfide-Polluted Salt Water: Effect of Environmentally-Friendly Additives

“…dealuminification. In this regard, the electrochemical and stress corrosion cracking (SCC) behavior of Al-bronzes has been reported in marine and desalination environments [18][19][20] and in 3.4% NaCl solutions [13].…”

“…Various pollutants, such as nitrite ions [18], are often introduced in the work environments, which might have a delirious effect on the workability of such alloys [19]. More seriously, the presence of sulfide ions in seawater, from seaweed, sulfide reduced bacteria, or industrial waste discharge, is known to promote aqueous corrosion of copper and its alloys with greater damage than that caused by Cl − ions [19,20].…”

“…More seriously, the presence of sulfide ions in seawater, from seaweed, sulfide reduced bacteria, or industrial waste discharge, is known to promote aqueous corrosion of copper and its alloys with greater damage than that caused by Cl − ions [19,20]. However, it seems that the study of the effect of such pollutant on the stability of Al-bronzes is very rare [18].…”