Water Dispersible Corrosion Inhibitor - Instant Discovery

A water dispersible corrosion inhibitor is a liquid additive, having the property of expanding in volume while shrinking when sprayed into the metal surface or material it is intended to coating. The compound is usually a salt solution. The unique feature of this additive is that it has two phases - a phase in which it crystallizes and another phase in which it is spread across the surface being coated. Once it is applied, the crystals grow in numbers, until the area coated with the compound has no more crystallized area than the crystalline growth itself. This unique feature gives the water dispersible corrosion inhibitor a distinct advantage in that it spreads across the surface at very small sizes without affecting the crystalline growth. The compound's physical and chemical properties allow it to be used in a wide variety of coatings, including automotive coatings, water transfer applications, aerospace coatings, and industrial coatings.

This article describes how the water dispersible corrosion inhibitor constitutes an important advance in materials science. The inventive corrosion inhibitors described here solves several longstanding problems relating to standard methods. To start with, this corrosion-inhibiting additive is designed to prevent the hydrocarbon reaction that normally leads to the formation of cracking in the steel components of the alloys. Inhibitors stop the hydrocarbon flow before the cracking occurs. Second, the inventive coating is formulated from materials that are naturally occurring. Third, the component is soluble in water, which minimizes the occurrence of adverse environmental effects.

This invention provides for a number of significant advantages. The most obvious advantage relates to cost savings. When an coating is made from raw materials that are not available in large quantities, the cost of making the coat is increased. In contrast, materials such as those used in this invention are readily available in large quantities and are less expensive. The invention also provides for cost savings when it comes to handling and maintaining the coatings. Coatings that are water resistant, chemically inert, stain and rust resistant, and easy to clean are attractive to most customers.

As was previously stated, water dispersible corrosion inhibitors are designed to combat hydrocarbon corrosion. This corrosion is a result of the thermal expansion of the metal while it is in motion. The water dissipates, leaving the metal at a cool temperature and corrosion will not occur. Because this coating is water resistant, there is no need to concern oneself with the possibility of the metal chipping or being pitted if it should happen to come into contact with an object that contains a higher concentration of hydrocarbons.

The second major benefit provided by this invention relates to time. Time is a major factor when it comes to manufacturing certain complex items. Items such as tubes and pipes require a great amount of time to be made. A significant portion of this time must be spent constructing the item, testing it, modifying it, and so forth. Achieving the proper production rate, which means meeting the demand of customers quickly and efficiently is a primary objective of this invention, along with minimizing waste of materials.

In order to fully comprehend the potential benefits of this invention, it is necessary to take a look at how this particular composition functions. A chemical bond is formed between the metallic surface of the object and the water. Once the bond is formed, this chemical reaction gives off heat which causes the metal to expand in the process. This expanding effect is a byproduct of the chemical reaction, resulting in an inhibiting gas such as hydrogen fluoride or hydrochloric acid.