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The Influence of pH on Corrosion Behavior of Copper Tubes in Tap Water  

Min, Sung-Ki (School of Materials Science and Enginnering, Inha University)
Na, Seung-Chan (School of Materials Science and Enginnering, Inha University)
Hwang, Woon-Suk (School of Materials Science and Enginnering, Inha University)
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Corrosion Science and Technology / v.8, no.6, 2009 , pp. 232-237 More about this Journal
Abstract
Copper tubes are widely used in the distribution systems of drinking water throughout the world because of their excellent corrosion resistance, high thermal conductivity, and ease of fabrication. However, corrosion problems from copper tubes as blue water phenomenon and leakage have been reported appreciably. The effect of pH on the corrosion behavior of copper tube for tap water was investigated by electrochemical voltammetric techniques in synthetic tap water. And the copper corrosion cases were discussed from the viewpoint of factors affecting the corrosion rate such as pH, alkalinity, LSI(Langelier Saturation Index), and concentration of bicarbonate and dissolved carbon dioxide.
Keywords
tap water; copper; tube; corrosion; pH;
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