Evaluation of Corrosion Inhibitor Additives for Alkaline Flight Deck Cleaning Solutions.
Abstract
The flight deck cleaning detergent specified by NAVSHIPS Bulletin is a highly alkaline, 3% sodium metasilicate solution. It was found to accelerate corrosion of the aluminum track covers on the USS Roosevelt. Laboratory tests showed that sodium naphthenate at a proper concentration inhibits corrosion of aluminum in alkaline solutions. However, sodium naphthenate degrades the cleansing ability of the metasilicate/detergent solution on certain soiling mediums. Thus, it does not appear feasible to use sodium naphthenate as an additive in deck cleaning solutions. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 23, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA047486
Entities
People
- Doreen L. Behmke
- George A. Gehring Jr.