Table 2. Mass Losses and Corrosion Rate Comparison for Aluminum and Steel Alloys.
| 2024-T3 | exposed area (cm2) | mass losses (%) | corrosion rate (mm/year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brine 2 | 11.1691 | 0.43 | 0.0649 |
| Brine 3 | 10.9493 | 0.61 | 0.0929 |
| Brine 4 | 10.9707 | 1.01 | 0.1534 |
| 3003-H14 | |||
| Brine 2 | 6.0788 | 3.32 | 0.2513 |
| Brine 3 | 6.524 | 2.80 | 0.2703 |
| Brine 4 | 6.294 | 3.67 | 0.3670 |
| 1045 | |||
| Brine 2 | 10.6928 | 0.19 | 0.0276 |
| Brine 3 | 10.6352 | 2.25 | 0.3086 |
| Brine 4 | 10.2148 | 0.15 | 0.0217 |
| 304-2B | |||
| Brine 2 | 6.4592 | 0.73 | 0.0355 |
| Brine 3 | 6.5672 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Brine 4 | 6.1264 | 0.00 | 0 |