Corrosion inhibition of aluminum by oxalate self-assembling monolayer.

Purpose: This paper aims to evaluate the inhibition efficiency (IE) of oxalate ions in controlling corrosion of aluminum at pH 10. Design/methodology/approach: The IE has been determined by the classical weight loss method. The corrosion behavior of aluminum was investigated by using potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance measurements. Ultra violet (UV)-visible and Fluorescence spectra have been used to analyze the film formed on the aluminum surface after immersion. Findings: The maximum IE was 88 per cent, which was offered by a mixture of 250 ppm oxalate ions and 50 ppm [Zn2+]. Potentiodynamic polarization data revealed that the protective film was formed on the metal surface. UV-visible and Fluorescence spectra indicated the presence of Al3+−oxalate complex in the protective film formed on aluminum substrate after immersion in [OX]/[Zn2+] solution. Originality/value: The findings of this work shed more light on the corrosion inhibition of aluminum by oxalate self-assembling monolayers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]