Surface analysis in corrosion inhibition mechanisms

The importance of modern surface analytical techniques in understanding the mechanisms of corrosion inhibition is discussed. The discussion is conducted in terms of the following metals and inhibitors which inhibit them: copper and alloys – mercaptobenzothiazole, benzotriazole, and benzimidazole iron and nickel – acetyl acetone mild steel – 8‐hydroxyquinoline and chromate tool steel – perfluoroalkyl ether containing perfluoroalkyl ether aryl phosphine mild steel – molybdate, tungstate, chromate, phosphate, nitrite, oxalate, arsenate, EDTA aluminium – silicate, molybdate, tungstate, phosphate and chromate.