On the anodic passivity of iron in molten potassium bisulphate

The electrochemical behaviour of pure iron anodes in molten KHSO<sub>4</sub> at 250°C was studied. Typical passivity phenomena were observed under potentiostatic as well as galvanostatic runs. A transition time related to the onset of full passivity was determined. The passive film was s...

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Autores principales: Casino, R. G., Podestá, José J., Arvia, Alejandro Jorge
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Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 1971
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Acceso en línea:http://sedici.unlp.edu.ar/handle/10915/122318
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Sumario:The electrochemical behaviour of pure iron anodes in molten KHSO<sub>4</sub> at 250°C was studied. Typical passivity phenomena were observed under potentiostatic as well as galvanostatic runs. A transition time related to the onset of full passivity was determined. The passive film was studied by X-ray diffraction. Its average structure corresponded to Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>. The mechanisms of passivation and corrosion of passive iron are discussed on the basis of behaviour of passive iron in aqueous systems.