Effect of magnetic field on the rate of steel corrosion in aqueous solutions Available to Purchase

The effect of magnetic field on the diffusion controlled corrosion of steel in aqueous solution of ferric chloride was studied using the loss in weight method. Variables studied were ferric chloride concentration and magnetic field intensity. The rate of corrosion was found to decrease at low magnetic field intensities below the value measured in the absence of the magnetic field. With increasing magnetic field intensity the rate of corrosion increases again and may exceed the value measured in the absence of magnetic fields. Results were explained on the basis of the presence of two opposing flows.