Effect of KOH concentration on corrosion behavior and surface morphology of stainless steel 316L for HHO generator application

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  • Basori Basori Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Universitas Nasional, Sawo Manila, Pasar Minggu, Jakarta 12520, Indonesia and Fakulti Kejuruteraan Mekanikal, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya, 76100 Durian Tunggal, Melaka, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4229-9007
  • Wan M. F. W. Mohamad Fakulti Kejuruteraan Mekanikal, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya, 76100 Durian Tunggal, Melaka, Malaysia and Centre for Advanced Research on Energy, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya, 76100 Durian Tunggal, Melaka, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2975-7886
  • Muhd R. Mansor Fakulti Kejuruteraan Mekanikal, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya, 76100 Durian Tunggal, Melaka, Malaysia and Centre for Advanced Research on Energy, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya, 76100 Durian Tunggal, Melaka, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4918-4985
  • Noreffendy Tamaldin Fakulti Kejuruteraan Mekanikal, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya, 76100 Durian Tunggal, Melaka, Malaysia and Centre for Advanced Research on Energy, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya, 76100 Durian Tunggal, Melaka, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5411-4738
  • Agung Iswandi Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Universitas Nasional, Sawo Manila, Pasar Minggu, Jakarta 12520, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8498-0127
  • Maman K. Ajiriyanto Research Center for Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Radioactive Waste Technology – National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), 15314, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0009-0005-0542-0922
  • Ferry Budhi Susetyo Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Jakarta 13220, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2473-7595

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5599/jese.1615

Keywords:

Corrosion rate, KOH media, passive film, hydrogen generator
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Abstract

Hydrogen production could be enhanced by increasing the potassium hydroxide (KOH) concentration, but higher KOH concentrations result in higher corrosion rates. Therefore, a deep investigation of the electrochemical behavior of stainless steel (SS 316L) in the KOH solution is needed. This study investigates the influence of KOH concentrations on the electrochemical behavior, surface morphology, structure, and sample phases of SS 316L. The investigations were conducted by some electrochemical techniques, UV-vis, scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM-EDS), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The corrosion rate was found to increase, and solution resistance to decrease with increasing KOH concentration. Samples tested in 5, 30, and 50 g l-1 of KOH showed corrosion rates of 0.457, 2.362, and 5.613 µm year-1, respectively. A wide passive region and the noblest pitting potential were noticed for the sample with 5 g l-1 of KOH. Moreover, Mott-Schottky plots and characteristic wavelengths of UV-Vis suggest the formation of iron and chromium oxides by the passivation of samples. The SEM analysis showed a dynamic change of surface morphology from the lowest to the highest concentration with the intergranular corrosion found at the grain boundaries area. In conclusion, concentrations < 50 g l-1 KOH could be recommended since they would support the optimum remaining life of SS 316 L plates in HHO generators.

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Basori, B., Mohamad, W. M. F. W., Mansor, M. R., Tamaldin, N., Iswandi, A., Ajiriyanto, M. K., & Susetyo, F. B. (2023). Effect of KOH concentration on corrosion behavior and surface morphology of stainless steel 316L for HHO generator application: Original scientific paper. Journal of Electrochemical Science and Engineering, 13(3), 451–467. https://doi.org/10.5599/jese.1615

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