TY - CONF A1 - Witt, Julia T1 - In situ Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) studies of corrosion processes on thin film coated AA2024-T3 aluminium alloy surfaces N2 - The performance of functional coatings relies strongly on the stability of the polymer-metal interface. The increasing utilization of multi-material structures in the automotive and aerospace industry necessitates a fundamental understanding of the processes leading to interface degradation for the development of novel strategies to increase corrosion and delamination resistance. The aim of this project is to investigate the corrosion processes at the buried interface of thin film coated aluminium alloy AA2024-T3 under corrosive and coupled corrosive-mechanical load. A spin coating procedure was developed to synthesize epoxy-like coatings and their nanofiller loaded composites with controlled thickness by layer-by-layer deposition of poly[(o-cresyl glycidyl ether)-co-formaldehyde] and poly-(ethylenimine) bi-layers. Our results indicate that the incorporation of graphene into the epoxy-based coatings leads to the improvement of mechanical and barrier properties. Furthermore, the functional groups play important roles in the interfacial bonding between polymer matrix and the nanofillers. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) results indicate very homogeneous and dense films with a thickness of ~25 nm per bi-layer and the successful integration of the nanofillers into the composite coatings. Ellipsometry measurements of film thickness verified a proportional film growth with the number of deposited layers. The degradation and delamination behavior of the coating systems was characterized by means of in situ AFM corrosion experiments. Complementary energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) analysis was used to correlate the corrosion and delamination behavior with the different intermetallic particle chemistries and distributions. The presentation will summarize our results on the effect of coating composition and build-up on the local corrosion processes on thin film covered AA2024-T3 aluminium alloys. T2 - Eurocorr 2021 CY - Online meeting DA - 20.09.2021 KW - In situ AFM KW - Corrosion KW - Thin epoxy-based films PY - 2021 AN - OPUS4-54053 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Sankaran, Shivasarathy A1 - Ebell, Gino T1 - Analyzing the performance of discrete galvanic anode systems using electrochemical investigations N2 - Corrosion of reinforcement is one of the major reasons in questioning the service life of building structures. The application of cathodic protection techniques plays a big role in controlling the corrosion process to ensure a longer service life of building structures. This systematic study compares the efficiency and durability of various discrete galvanic zinc anode systems available in the current market using different criteria for measuring efficiency such as potential measurements, electrolyte resistance measurements and several polarization methods to determine the polarizability of the anodes. The results to validate the performance of long-time exposure of discrete zinc anodes in concrete medium are discussed. T2 - EUROCORR 2021 CY - Online meeting DA - 20.09.2021 KW - Corrosion KW - Cathodic Protection KW - Zinc anodes KW - Electrochemical PY - 2021 AN - OPUS4-53507 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Bäßler, Ralph A1 - Stoljarova, A. A1 - Regenspurg, S. T1 - Influence of Precipitating Brine Components on Materials Selection for Geothermal Applications N2 - By exposure and electrochemical tests in the laboratory the Cu- and Pb-effect on corrosion behavior and performance of carbon steel and a corrosion resistant alloy could be assessed. Critical material specific properties were determined by static exposure and electrochemical tests in artificial geothermal water with high salinity and low pH, containing Cu/Pb. It could be shown that significant Cu- resp. Pb-deposition and precipitation only occurred in combination with carbon steel. Corrosion resistant alloys (e. g. Cr- and Ni-dominated stainless steels) prevent the disturbing Cu-agglomeration resp. Pb-deposition. Therefore, they are suitable to be chosen for future design of geothermal piping system, either in massive or in cladded form. Regarding corrosion, formation of crevices with non-metallic materials shall be avoided. So, in addition to its already known limited corrosion resistance, carbon steel shall not be used when copper or lead species are content of the geothermal brine. Otherwise precipitation and/or deposition of metallic copper resp. lead must be expected, increasing the susceptibility of clogging the piping system. From the interactions and pitting corrosion point of view, corrosion resistant alloys (preferably Ni-rich) seem to be most favorable when selecting materials for applications in such geothermal brines. T2 - World Geothermal Congress CY - Online meeting DA - 15.06.2021 KW - Copper KW - Lead KW - Corrosion KW - Steel KW - Geothermal energy PY - 2021 AN - OPUS4-52829 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Babutzka, Martin T1 - New findings on the formation of corrosion product layers on zinc in the atmosphere N2 - The presentation shows systematic investigations to describe the corrosion and corrosion product formation processes of pure zinc under the climatic conditions currently prevailing in the Federal Republic of Germany. The investigations in their entirety aim at questioning current and establishing new ways of looking at the formation of corrosion products of pure zinc under atmospheric corrosion conditions. Thus, they make a significant contribution in understanding corrosion protection by zinc and zinc coatings. In particular, the focus is placed on the initial stage of the corrosion product formation. A systematic investigation of this time range, which is characterized by very reactive corrosion products, is only made possible by using gel-type electrolytes. The short periods of time at the beginning of weathering is now measurable and their influence on the formation of corrosion products and the kinetics of layer formation describable. By combining the new electrochemical approach with gravimetric, microscopic and analytical methods, new insights could be gained both on a methodic and scientific level. T2 - 2nd Task Group Meeting TC124 WG4-TC 250 SC5 Task Group Corrosion CY - Online Meeting DA - 06.05.2021 KW - Zinc KW - Corrosion products KW - Gel-type electrolytes KW - Corrosion KW - Atmospheric corrosion PY - 2021 AN - OPUS4-52604 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Babutzka, Martin T1 - New findings on the formation of corrosion product layers on zinc in the atmosphere N2 - The presentation shows systematic investigations to describe the corrosion and corrosion product formation processes of pure zinc under the climatic conditions currently prevailing in the Federal Republic of Germany. The investigations in their entirety aim at questioning current and establishing new ways of looking at the formation of corrosion products of pure zinc under atmospheric corrosion conditions. Thus, they make a significant contribution in understanding corrosion protection by zinc and zinc coatings. In particular, the focus is placed on the initial stage of the corrosion product formation. A systematic investigation of this time range, which is characterized by very reactive corrosion products, is only made possible by using gel-type electrolytes. The short periods of time at the beginning of weathering is now measurable and their influence on the formation of corrosion products and the kinetics of layer formation describable. By combining the new electrochemical approach with gravimetric, microscopic and analytical methods, new insights could be gained both on a methodic and scientific level. T2 - EUROCORR 2021 CY - Online meeting DA - 20.09.2021 KW - Atmospheric Corrosion KW - Corrosion KW - Corrosion products KW - Gel-type electrolytes KW - Zinc PY - 2021 AN - OPUS4-53332 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Stephan-Scherb, Christiane T1 - Novel insights into high temperature corrosion phenomena by advanced X-ray methods N2 - A variety of materials of technological interest change their properties through contact with reactive media. Solid-gas reactions lead to a variety of reaction products on the surfaces and internal interfaces. The observation of nucleation and growth processes in the environment where they occur (in situ) from a chemical-structural perspective is especially challenging for aggressive atmospheres. The talk presents innovative approaches to study corrosion mechanisms using advanced X-ray methods. Using energy dispersive X-ray diffraction and X-ray absorption spectroscopy in different tailor made environmental reaction chambers, valuable insights into high temperature oxidation and sulfidation processes were gained. Fe-based alloys were exposed to hot and reactive atmospheres containing gases like SO2, H2O and O2 at 650°C. During the gas exposure the tailor made reaction chambers were connected to a high energy diffraction end station at the synchrotron. The crystallization and growth of oxide and sulfide reaction products at the alloy surfaces were monitored by collecting full diffraction pattern every minute. Careful examination of shape and intensity of phase-specific reflections enabled to a detailed view on growth kinetics. These studies showed, oxides are the first phases occurring immediately after experimental start. As soon as reactive gas media enter the chamber, the conditions change and different reaction products, such as sulfides start to grow. A comparison of different gas environments applied, illustrated the differences in the type of reaction products. The in situ observation of high temperature material degradation by corrosion made it possible to study the contribution of phases, which are not stable at room temperature. For instance, wuestite (Fe1-xO), was frequently observed at high temperatures in humid gases on Fe with 2 wt.% and 9 wt.% chromium, but not at room temperature. The strength of the occurrence of this phase additionally explains why, despite a higher Cr content, ferritic alloys with 9 wt.% Cr in a challenging atmosphere prevent the intrinsic formation of protective layers. The in situ observations were supplemented by careful considerations of thermodynamic boundary conditions and detailed post characterization by classical metallographic analysis. Additionally, the structure and chemistry of the dominant oxide layers were evaluated using X-ray absorption near edge structure spectroscopy. The talk will give an overview about chances and challenges for studying high temperature corrosion phenomena by advanced X-ray methods. T2 - MRS Spring Meeting CT08.02.01 CY - Online Meeting DA - 18.04.2021 KW - XRD KW - Spectroscopy KW - Corrosion KW - High temperature KW - In-situ PY - 2021 AN - OPUS4-52486 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Bäßler, Ralph A1 - Pötzsch, Sina A1 - Weltschev, Margit T1 - Compatibility of polymers exposed to heating oil blends with 10 % and 20 % biodiesel (FAME) N2 - Biodiesel (FAME) from rapeseed is an environmentally friendly alternative to common fossil fuels. It is also suitable to serve as blending component to fuels like heating oil. If the fuel composition is changed, materials compatibility must be guaranteed. Adding polar biodiesel to nonpolar heating oil, changes the blend’s solvency and might cause swelling, extraction and solvation of polymers. The objective of this research was to investigate the compatibility of polymeric materials, which are commonly used for components in middle distillate facilities, along with blends of heating oil and 20 % biodiesel (B20). For this propose, ACM, HNBR, FKM, PE, PA 6, POM, PUR and PVC were exposed to heating oil and B20 for 42 and 84 days at 40 °C. In addition, the polymers HNBR, FKM, PA, POM and PVC were also exposed at 70 °C. Furthermore, the resistance of polymers in eight-year aged B10 at 40 °C was evaluated. Ageing of biodiesel increases acidity which might propagate polymer corrosion. The materials were evaluated as resistant, if the loss in tensile properties (tensile strength and elongation at break) and Shore hardness remained under 15 % compared to the initial unexposed material values. For investigations under compressed conditions, the compression set was determined for specimens of ACM, FKM and HNBR after exposure in heating oil B0 and B20 for 3,7,14, 28, 56 and 90 days at 40 °C according to ISO 815-1. It was found that the resistance in B20 at 40 °C was given for all tested polymers except PUR. In the 8 years aged B10, PUR and POM were not compatible and ACM just conditionally compatible. At 70 °C, FKM and PVC were resistant in B20, whereas HNBR and PA 6 were not compatible. Swelling occurred for the elastomers ACM, HNBR and PUR. T2 - AMPP Annual International Corrosion Conference CY - Online Meeting DA - 19.04.2021 KW - Biodiesel KW - FAME KW - RME KW - Polymer in fuels KW - Corrosion PY - 2021 AN - OPUS4-52498 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Bäßler, Ralph T1 - Determination of Corrosivity: Approach according to UN Regulations N2 - “Corrosive to Metals” (H290) describes the general potential danger of a substance to metallic materials. Uniform and localized attack is considered. It has nothing to do with containment material. Corrosion resistance of materials is determined similarly, but with much lower threshold values. Manual shall provide a simple test to easily determine the aggressivity potential to cause corrosion on metallic materials. Even a simple test requires experienced personnel. There seems to be a need of awareness and understanding training for both officials and applicants. T2 - ECHA GHS Training CY - Online meeting DA - 16.03.2021 KW - Corrosivity KW - Dangerous good KW - Corrosion PY - 2021 AN - OPUS4-52295 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Babutzka, Martin A1 - Lehmann, Jens A1 - Burkert, Andreas T1 - Process- and material-related causes for corrosion defects on stainless steels N2 - The presentation provides information on process- and material-related causes for corrosion on stainless steels. The influence of surface grinding is discussed. Methods for enhancing the corrosion resistance of stainless steels are shown. T2 - 3M Webinar “Technologies, Tools & Tips to avoid corrosion on Stainless Steel” CY - Online meeting DA - 25.02.2021 KW - Stainless steel KW - Corrosion KW - Grinding processes PY - 2021 AN - OPUS4-52358 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Bäßler, Ralph A1 - Yevtushenko, Oleksandra A1 - Le, Quynh Hoa A1 - Bettge, Dirk T1 - Components in CO2-stream, corrosive to Materials to be Used in CC(U)S Applications N2 - CO2 quality specifications are not only a matter of CO2 purity (i.e. CO2 content). The “rest” also matters, in particular contents of reactive impurities affecting material corrosion (and rock alteration). Also chemical reactions in CO2 stream needs to be considered, in particular when combining CO2 streams of different compositions. T2 - WCO Forum at AMPP Annual International Corrosion Conference 2021 CY - Online Meeting DA - 26.04.2021 KW - Carbon capture storage KW - Corrosion PY - 2021 AN - OPUS4-52502 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER -