Presentation Profile
New Laboratory Methods for Analyzing Copper Corrosion Caused by Petroleum Products
Currently Scheduled: 10/10/2023 - 2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
Main Author
Raj Shah - Koehler Instrument Company, Inc.
- Jeff Gao - Dept. Of Chemical Engineering, State Univ. of NY, Stony Brook
- Anthony Schevon - Koehler Instrument Company, Inc.
Abstract:
Corrosion is a natural process that transforms refined metal into a more chemically stable oxide. Copper is a metal that is susceptible to corrosion, and due to its importance in everyday life, several test methods have been developed to study its corrosion properties. Specifically, these test methods focus on the corrosive effects of petroleum products on copper when they come into contact with each other. Tests like ASTM D130, which is a standard test method for corrosiveness to copper from petroleum products by copper strip, provide valuable information on the corrosive properties of various petroleum products. Koehler Instrument Company’s Copper Strip Corrosion Bath is an example of an instrument that can perform this test method and has several features that make it a valuable tool in the analysis of petroleum products. Other tests, such as the standard test method for copper strip corrosion by liquefied petroleum (LP) gases, focus on specific types of petroleum products and require specialized equipment such as the LPG Copper Strip Corrosion Test Apparatus. Lastly, the standard test method for detection of copper corrosion from lubricating grease focuses on the ability of lubricating greases to corrode copper and requires the use of the Copper Strip Corrosion from Lubricating Grease apparatus. In this poster, we will elaborate on these test methods and the instruments used to perform them in detail. The development of more accurate laboratory methods for analyzing copper corrosion caused by petroleum products is essential for ensuring the longevity, efficiency, and safety of copper-based systems.
