Instrumentation for the Rapid Discovery and Mechanistic Understanding of Non-Chromate Inhibitors
Abstract
A significant obstacle to the identification of alternate corrosion inhibitors is the slow pace of screening candidate compounds. The test matrix that accounts for operational variables is expansive, especially when the question 6f synergy is included. This research has acquired instrumentation that will significantly improve experimental throughput for inhibitor screening, as well as provide a means to understand the mechanism of single and multiple inhibitor behavior. This research program has purchased a plate reader, a Multi- Micro-electrode Array, an electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance, and a Raman spectrometer. To date, these instruments have increased experimental throughput by a factor of 100+. These instruments will also provide meaningful student training in the understanding of structure-performance relationships of corrosion inhibitors needed by the Department of Defense.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA427268
Entities
People
- S. R. Taylor
Organizations
- University of Virginia