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α-Brass and (α + β) Brass Degradation Processes in Azrou Soil Medium Used in Plumbing Devices

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In this paper, we will study the effect of soil engineering properties’ relationship on metal degradation of two series of brass alloys (brass devices). These two types of brass are an α-brass and α + β one. This work aims to specifying the best alloys which are recommended to be used in Azrou soil medium. This research paper was applied by using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy methods, polarization curves, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and X-ray spectrometry microanalysis measurements. It was found that EC5 is the most resistant alloy between the three α-brasses and EC6 which is the most resistant alloy among the four α + β brasses in this soil type. The different alloy surfaces were examined by SEM, whereas the chemical composition was determined by EDAX analysis. Moreover, we have studied the role and effects of synergy on various additional elements which exist in different brasses and they are responsible for increasing the corrosion resistance.

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Authors are gratefully acknowledges National office of water and electricity (ONEE), Rabat, Morocco for the financial assistance and facilitation of our study.

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  1. Laboratory of Materials Engineering and Environment: Modeling and Application, Faculty of Science, University IbnTofail, BP. 133, 14000, Kenitra, Morocco

    M. Galai, J. Ouassir, M. Ebn Touhami & H. Nassali

  2. International Institute for Water and Sanitation (IEA), National Office of Electricity and the Potable Water, Rabat, Morocco

    H. Benqlilou, T. Belhaj, K. Berrami & I. Mansouri

  3. Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Mines, Rabat, Morocco

    B. Oauki

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Galai, M., Ouassir, J., Ebn Touhami, M. et al. α-Brass and (α + β) Brass Degradation Processes in Azrou Soil Medium Used in Plumbing Devices. J Bio Tribo Corros 3, 30 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40735-017-0087-y

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