Electrochemical response of copper during pitting corrosion phenomena in chloride solutions

Authors

  • E. García O. Dpto. de Fisicoquímica Aplicada. Instituto de Investigaciones Eléctricas (IIE)
  • J. Uruchurtu Dpto. de Fisicoquímica Aplicada. Instituto de Investigaciones Eléctricas (IIE)
  • J. Genescá Facultad de Química. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3989/revmetalm.1995.v31.i6.935

Keywords:

Copper, Pitting, Localized corrosion

Abstract


Copper is a widely used material in water pipe systems. It is subjected to the action of chloride ions, which cause pitting corrosion. This work proposes a possible mechanism for the pitting corrosion of copper in chloride solutions. It was determined using electrochemical techniques such as polarization curves, impedance spectroscopy and electrochemical noise.

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Published

1995-12-30

How to Cite

García O., E., Uruchurtu, J., & Genescá, J. (1995). Electrochemical response of copper during pitting corrosion phenomena in chloride solutions. Revista De Metalurgia, 31(6), 361–367. https://doi.org/10.3989/revmetalm.1995.v31.i6.935

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