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Corrosion Protection of Aluminum Heat-Transfer Surfaces in Engine Coolants Using Monoacid/Diacid Inhibitor Technology
Maes, J-P
Research group leader and development chemist, Texaco Research and Development—Ghent,

Van de Ven, P


Pages: 14    Published: Jan 1993


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Abstract

A low depletion monoacid/diacid corrosion inhibitor technology that provides superior high-temperature aluminum corrosion protection combined with excellent heat-transfer characteristics has been identified. The efficiency of the inhibitor technology was evaluated gravimetrically on aluminum specimens under static and dynamic heat-transfer conditions. Testing techniques and results are discussed. The thermal properties of the protective film and the coolant were evaluated under dynamic heat-exchange conditions. Information on composition and structure of the protective film formed under conditions of heat-transfer was obtained through the use of microscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectrometry (FTIR).


Keywords:
engine coolants, corrosion, inhibitors, aliphatic acid, heat-transfer, monoacids, diacids, aluminum, heat-exchange surface

Paper ID: STP25154S
Committee/Subcommittee: D15.03
DOI: 10.1520/STP25154S
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