TABLE 2.
Electrochemical polarization parameters for API 5L X52 steel in 0.5 M H2SO4 as a function of Tradescantia spathacea concentration at 25°C.
| Inhibitor [ppm] | -Ecorr mV | icorr µAcm−2 | βa mVdec−1 | -βc mVdec−1 | IEP% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 446 ± 0.001 | 1,017 ± 0.004 | 13 | 15 | |
| 100 | 458 ± 0.002 | 791 ± 0.006 | 17 | 13 | 22 |
| 200 | 455 ± 0.003 | 398 ± 0.005 | 44 | 50 | 61 |
| 300 | 472 ± 0.002 | 97 ± 0.002 | 51 | 89 | 90 |
| 400 | 490 ± 0.004 | 24 ± 0.003 | 134 | 200 | 98 |