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Durability behavior of polymer impregnated carbon textiles in alkaline solution as CP anode
Author(s) -
Asgharzadeh Amir,
Raupach Michael
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
materials and corrosion
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.487
H-Index - 55
eISSN - 1521-4176
pISSN - 0947-5117
DOI - 10.1002/maco.201810098
Subject(s) - durability , anode , mortar , materials science , corrosion , cathodic protection , polarization (electrochemistry) , composite material , service life , electrochemistry , calcium hydroxide , polymer , textile , chemical engineering , electrode , chemistry , engineering
Cathodic corrosion protection (CP) is a cost‐effective option for maintenance of concrete structures. CP is an electrochemical method that can be used to reduce the corrosion rate to an acceptable level. Thus, service life of reinforced concrete can be increased considerably. In this work, carbon textiles with varying polymer impregnations, cross sections, and mesh widths have been used as CP anodes and have been tested for their durability. The main goal of this research is to determine the behavior of carbon textile under permanent anodic polarization while stored in saturated calcium hydroxide solution. The outcome will serve as a basis for further investigations in which textiles will be permanently polarized and tested after embedding in mortar.