Volume - 13 | Issue-1
Volume - 13 | Issue-1
Volume - 13 | Issue-1
Volume - 13 | Issue-1
Volume - 13 | Issue-1
The inhibition efficiency (IE) of trisodium citrate (TSC)-Zn2+ system in controlling corrosion of mild steel in well water has been evaluated by weight loss method. A synergistic effect exists between TSC and Zn2+. The formulation consisting of 50 ppm of TSC and 25 ppm of Zn2+ provides 87% of IE. FTIR spectra reveal that the protective film consists of Fe2+ -TSC complex and Zn(OH)2. Polarization of study confirms the formation of a protective film on the metal surface .The inhibitor system controls the cathodic reaction predominantly