The effect of Lead (Pb) Hot dipping on seawater corrosion rate in ASTM A36 Steel

Abstract

Corrosion attacks are a scourge on offshore industrial structures. The hot dipping method is a common method used in protecting submerged material from corrosion attacks. The main objective of this study was to investigate the effect of variations in hot dipping time in Lead (Pb) on corrosion attack by performing corrosion rate test, weight loss measurement, microstructure analysis and fatigue test. The results revealed that the longer the hot dipping was carried out there was a decrease in the value of corrosion rate and weight loss of ASTM A36.

The Effect of Time Variation on Corrosion Behaviour of Astm A36 in Seawater From West Bangka of Bangka Belitung Islands, Indonesia

“…It has a good ductility, strength and toughness characteristics. With all the advantages, ASTM A36 is included in the structural class at the American Society of Testing Materials as the most commercialized material in the world due to its very flexible use in all conditions, both in industry and oil extracted offshore [1]. ASTM A36 belongs to the class of low carbon steel which is also known as mild steel.…”