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The purpose of this paper is to investigate whether the sedimentation of calcareous deposits occurs on cathodically protected steel in Baltic sea water.
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Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to investigate whether the sedimentation of calcareous deposits occurs on cathodically protected steel in Baltic sea water.
Design/methodology/approach
Steel electrodes were cathodically polarized in natural Baltic sea water at potential +0.150 V vs Zn electrode in potentiostatic mode. During exposure chronoamperometric measurements were carried out. After the exposure, the electrode's surface was examined by scanning atomic force microscope (AFM) and by scanning electron microscope (SEM). Deposit composition was examined by energy‐dispersive X‐ray spectroscopy (EDX). Comparative investigation was carried out in 1 percent NaCl solution (comparable to the salinity of Baltic sea water).
Findings
During cathodic polarization in Baltic sea water, non‐conducting calcareous deposits developed on steel surface. These deposits significantly lowered the cathodic current demand. Morphology and EDX spectroscopy of the deposit indicated that it was built mainly of aragonite (polymorph of CaCO3). No non‐conducting deposits on cathodically protected steel electrodes developed in 1 percent NaCl solution.
Originality/value
Composition of Baltic sea water favours the formation of calcareous deposits on cathodically protected steel. Sedimentation is a beneficial and desired phenomenon from the point of view of cathodic protection system of maritime construction as it facilitates polarization. Evolution of calcareous deposits should be taken into account as one of the environmental factors when designing a cathodic protection system.
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This paper aims to presents a new method of investigation of local properties of conformal coatings utilized in microelectronics.
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Purpose
This paper aims to presents a new method of investigation of local properties of conformal coatings utilized in microelectronics.
Design/methodology/approach
It is based on atomic force microscopy (AFM) technique supplemented with the ability of local electrical measurements, which apart from topography acquisition allows recording of local impedance spectra, impedance imaging and dc current mapping. Potentialities of the proposed AFM-assisted approach have been demonstrated on commercially available epoxy-coated electronic printed boards in as-received state and after six-year service.
Findings
The technique proved to be capable of identification, spatial localization and characterization of conformal coating defects.
Practical implications
The proposed approach can be utilized for assessment of protective film state in such demanding fields as electronics or electrotechnics where the classical techniques of anticorrosion coatings investigation cannot be employed due to small element dimensions and relatively low coating thickness.
Originality/value
The approach adopted by the author is novel in the field of organic coatings investigation.
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