Neutron Reflectometry for Studying Corrosion and Corrosion Inhibition
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Clarke, SM
Wood, MH
Abstract
Neutron reflectometry is an extremely powerful technique to monitor chemical and morphological changes at interfaces at the angstrom-level. Its ability to characterise metal, oxide and organic layers simultaneously or separately and in situ makes it an excellent tool for fundamental studies of corrosion and particularly adsorbed corrosion inhibitors. However, apart from a small body of key studies, it has yet to be fully exploited in this area. We present here an outline of the experimental method with particular focus on its application to the study of corrosive systems. This is illustrated with recent examples from the literature addressing corrosion, inhibition and related phenomena.
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neutron reflectometry, corrosion, corrosion inhibition, adsorption
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Metals
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2075-4701
2075-4701
2075-4701
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7
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MDPI