Biocidal Behaviour of (Dodecyltrimethylammonium Bromide) on Carbon Steel in Well Water

The inhibition of corrosion of carbon steel in well water using diethylenetriamine penta (methylene phosphonic acid) (DETPMP), Zinc ions and dodecyltrimethylammonium bromide (DTAB) was investigated using weight-loss measurement, electrochemical polarization and impedance methods. Inhibition efficiency of above ternary inhibitor reaches maximum values at 93 %. The biocidal efficiency of DTAB was studied which reaches maximum of 88 % at 125 ppm DETPMP, 10 ppm Zn2+ and 150 ppm DTAB. The shape of DC polarization profile revealed the new ternary system which acts as anodic type inhibitor. AC impedance spectroscopic studies indicated the formation of a protective film onto the metal surface in the presence of inhibitors. Analyses of the protective film using scanning electron microscope, energy dispersive X-ray analysis, atomic force microscopy and Fourier transfer infrared spectroscopy have revealed that the film consists of Zn(OH)(2), oxides and hydroxides of iron and the inhibitor molecules in the form of a complex.