Corrosion Inhibitors for 3s Aluminium in Hydrochloric Acid Solution

Chemistry Department, University School of Sciences, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad-9, India

Manuscript received 21 February 1972; revised 15 September 1972; accepted 6 February 1973

The inhibitory action of nicotinamide and thioacetamide on the corrosion rate of 3S aluminium (98% Al) in hydrochloric acid solution has been investigated. Thioacetamide is a better corrosion inhibitor than nicotinamide. Inhibition is governed by cathodic control.