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Evaluating the corrosion inhibition potential of expired ivermectin drug on mild steel: A comprehensive multi-method investigation

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: • Study: Expired Ivermectin inhibits corrosion on mild steel. • Techniques: Gravimetry, thermometry, potentiodynamic analysis, computational modeling used. • Results: Noteworthy corrosion inhibition in 2 M H2SO4. • Concentration: 500 ppm, ∼90 % inhibition, room temp, 6-hour immersion. • Practical implications for acid washing in industries. A comprehensive study was carried out to examine the potential of expired ivermectin drugs to inhibit corrosion on mild steel. Various techniques such as gravimetry, thermometry, potentiodynamic analysis, and computational modelling were utilized to ascertain the drug's inhibitory efficacy. According to the results, the ivermectin drug that had reached its expiration date demonstrated noteworthy properties in inhibiting corrosion in a solution containing 2 mol/L H 2 SO 4 . At a concentration of 500 mg/L, it exhibits approximately 90% inhibition efficiency at room temperature up to 6 h of immersion time. The findings suggest that the expired ivermectin drug can be utilized as a potential corrosion inhibitor during acid washing, which could have significant practical implications in various industries. To optimize its use as a corrosion inhibitor further research is required to investigate the performance of the drug under different conditions.

Source: Corrosion Communications

DOI: 10.1016/j.corcom.2023.12.002

Authors: Jeetendra Bhawsar, Mithlesh Jani, Preeti Jain

Institutions: Hindi University, Medi-Caps University

Language: English

Topic: Corrosion Behavior and Inhibition

Subfield: Materials Chemistry

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,800

Funders: Council of Science and Technology, U.P., Indian Institute of Technology Indore, M.P. Council of Science and Technology