ABSTRACT
In this research project, the various nail were subjected to six environments so as to check the effect of the environments on corrosion of the nails.
Two sets of nails were used; normal nail and concrete nail. Six of each type while the other not coated.
The research was carried out in the physical chemical laboratory of the institute of management and technology.
The environments used are acidic solution, alkaline solution, salt solution, boiled water, air medium and lubricating oil medium, which served as a control medium.
It was observed from the graphs of the weight of metal against time, that acidic environment gave rise to corrosion at a faster rate that other environment. It was also observed that normal nails gave rise to corrosion at a faster rate than concrete nail.
Coating of metals was also concluded to be a method of preventing the rate of corrosion of metals even though it does not stop corrosion.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page
Approval page
Letter of transmittal
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Abstract
Table of content
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Objectives of the Study
1.2 Scope of the Study
1.3.1 Significance Of The Research
CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
Historical Background
2.1 Theory of Corrosion
2.1.1 The Corrosion Process
2.1.2 Energy for the Corrosion Process
2.2 Forms Of Corrosion
2.3 Factor Affecting Corrosion Rate
2.3.1 Physical Factors Influencing Corrosion
a surface condition.
2.3.2 Environmental Factors
2.4 Corrosion Inhibitors
2.4 Electro Chemical Effects Of Corrosion
2.6 Starry Currents
2.7 Corrosion Testing Methods
2.8 Corrosion Monitoring Methods
2.8.1 Coupon Method
2.8.2 Probe Method
2.8.3 Liquid Analysis Method
2.8.4 Corrosion Products Analysis
2.8.5 Gas Analysis
2.9 Protective Coatings
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 Experimental Method
3.1 Materials/ Instrument and Tools Used
3.2 Procedure
CHAPTER FOUR
EXPERIMENTAL RESULT/OBSERVATIONS
CHAPTER FIVE
DISCUSSION
CHAPTER SIX
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER SEVEN
Recommendation
References