Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy as a Mean of Measuring Film Thickness of Calcium Sulfate Precipitate on an XC70 Carbon Steel

Abstract

In this paper we present the use of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy measurement as a tool to measure the thickness of calcium sulphate film formed on an XC70 carbon steel. The solution used is a mixture of sodium sulphate and calcium chloride solution at different concentrations. The film thickness of calcium sulphate is estimated, after an immersion time of 4 days. The results indicate reciprocal relationship between measured capacitance and thickness of calcium sulphate film.