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Analysis of electrochemical noise data for polymer coated steel in the time and frequency domains

Journal Article · · Journal of the Electrochemical Society
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1149/1.1837298· OSTI ID:474614
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  1. Univ. of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA (United States)

Electrochemical noise data were collected by remote control during exposure of two coating systems applied on steel to natural seawater. The experimental data were analyzed in the time and frequency domains. The noise resistance, R{sub n}, was calculated as the ratio of the standard deviations of potential {sigma}{l_brace}V(t){r_brace} and current noise {sigma}{l_brace}l(t){r_brace} fluctuations. After fast Fourier transform of the experimental data into the frequency domain, spectral noise plots were obtained from which the spectral noise resistance, R{sub sn}{sup o} was determined. The spectral noise plots were compared to impedance spectra and certain limitations of the electrochemical noise analysis technique were noted for protective coatings at early stages of exposure. A unique relationship of R{sub n} with the protective properties of polymer coatings remains questionable.

Sponsoring Organization:
Office of Naval Research, Washington, DC (United States)
OSTI ID:
474614
Journal Information:
Journal of the Electrochemical Society, Journal Name: Journal of the Electrochemical Society Journal Issue: 12 Vol. 143; ISSN 0013-4651; ISSN JESOAN
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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