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Hydrogen Sulphide Corrosion

On Hydrogen Sulfide Corrosion

All things in the world are changed when they encounter corrosion, and the corrosion of hydrogen sulfide is particularly dreadful. Hydrogen sulfide, a corrosive poisonous gas, can cause damage to things in all kinds of environments.

Looking at the fields of industry, the damage of hydrogen sulfide corrosion is often seen in oil and gas extraction. In oil reservoirs, hydrogen sulfide is hidden in them, and when it encounters metal instruments, it generates electrochemical reactions. Iron, a material commonly used in equipment, encounters hydrogen sulfide, and a film of iron sulfide is formed on its surface. At first, this film may be able to inhibit corrosion, but when things change, the film breaks and corrosion intensifies. Iron interacts with hydrogen ions and sulfur ions in hydrogen sulfide, causing iron atoms to lose electrons and dissolve, causing the wall of the device to be thin and eventually damaged.

As for the chemical industry, hydrogen sulfide is also a problem of corrosion. In the pipeline, the medium flows. If it contains hydrogen sulfide, it will erode the pipe wall day and night. The gold in the pipe wall is gradually eroded, and the risk of perforation leakage is greatly increased. Once leaked, hydrogen sulfide escapes, endangering people and harming the environment.

There are offshore facilities. If hydrogen sulfide is mixed in the salty and wet gas, the metal structure will not be spared. The sea breeze carries hydrogen sulfide and attaches it to the surface. Water vapor is the medium, and the corrosion path is smooth. The steel bone is gradually rotting, and the stability of the structure is damaged, which is related to the safety of the project.

If you want to prevent hydrogen sulfide corrosion, you should apply multiple measures. When selecting materials, it is advisable to choose corrosion-resistant gold, such as alloys containing chromium and molybdenum, which have excellent corrosion resistance. A protective layer can also be added, painted and coated to prevent the contact between hydrogen sulfide and metal. The method of monitoring cannot be ignored. It is necessary to constantly measure the concentration of hydrogen sulfide in the environment and detect the corrosion of equipment. Early detection and early treatment are required to ensure that everything goes smoothly and that the product is used for a long time without being destroyed.

This is all about the importance of hydrogen sulfide corrosion. Among all things, inspection and prevention can avoid its harm, protect the integrity of the product, and protect the prosperity of the industry.