Petrolite Corporation

Eddie C French

Richard Martin

Michael I Naiman

Michael J Zetlmeisl

Thomas G Braga

William F Fahey

James G Harte

Mark T Grace

A method for inhibiting corrosion of ferrous surfaces in an acidic, aqueous medium having a temperature of at least about 200.degree. F. is disclosed. The method comprises incorporating into the mediumn a corrosion inhibiting amount of a corrosion inhibitor comprising the reaction product of an aldehyde and a composition corresponding to the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrocarbon group, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently selected from H and alkyl, R.sup.4 is H, alkyl, alkanol or (alkylene-N).sub.n H wherein n is at least one, and x is 2 or 3. The present invention is also directed to a such method in which the corrosion inhibitor comprises a compound corresponding to the formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 and x are defined as above.

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A hydrogen patch cell for measuring hydrogen atoms produced in the corrosion of ferrous metals. The cell mounts on the diffusion side of a ferrous wall being penetrated by hydrogen atoms and comprises a body having a cavity enclosed by an insulating impervious material. An electrolyte in the cavity provides an environment for the conversion of hydrogen atoms to ions. An end portion of the body carries a fluid-tight seal to the ferrous wall. An inert barrier within the body adjacent the end portion interposes between the cavity and the ferrous wall, adjacent to the wall. The barrier is permeable to hydrogen atoms but impermeable with respect to the electrolyte. A coupling material fills the void between the barrier and the ferrous wall and this material is inert but permeable to hydrogen atoms. Electrodes on the body connect to external circuitry for the electrochemical conversion of hydrogen atoms to ions which enter the electrolyte. One electrode in the electrolyte is a planar metal electrode coextensive with the barrier.

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Manchester, MO, United States of America

Eddie C French