2. How corrosion inhibitors work
There is no single mode of action for corrosion inhibitors. In fact, the mechanism of action of a given compound often depends on the corrosion system (metal + solution) in which it is found. First, we'll set out a few general points about inhibitor behavior, backed up by a few specific examples. Then, we'll take a closer look at the major classes of inhibitors.
2.1 General
Whatever the exact mechanism by which each inhibitor acts under the conditions in which it is placed, there are a number of basic considerations valid for all inhibitors:
Since corrosion is essentially an electrochemical process, the inhibitor can only act at one of the elementary reaction stages (transport of species in solution, formation...
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