Open AccessScanning Electron Microscopy Analysis of Corrosion Degradation on Tinplate Substrates
Author(s) -
Zumelzu E.,
Cabezas C.,
Vera A.
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
scanning
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.359
H-Index - 47
eISSN - 1932-8745
pISSN - 0161-0457
DOI - 10.1002/sca.4950250107
Subject(s) - scanning electron microscope , dissolution , durability , degradation (telecommunications) , materials science , electrochemistry , electrolyte , corrosion , metallurgy , atomic absorption spectroscopy , chemical engineering , scanning electrochemical microscopy , metal , contamination , nuclear chemistry , chemistry , composite material , electrode , physics , telecommunications , quantum mechanics , computer science , engineering , biology , ecology
The degradation of electrolytic tinplate used in food containers was analysed and evaluated, using scanning electron microscopy and electrochemical measurements of microcorrosion and ion dissolution by atomic absorption to prevent food contamination caused by metal traces and to increase the durability of such tinplates.