Analysis of Corrosion Rate in Low-Carbon Steel ASTM A36 and AISI 1020 in Sulfuric Acid Solution Using Heat Treatment Temperature and Immersion Time Variations

Trisna Ardi Wiradinata; Asy'ari Daryus; Didik Sugiyanto; Nopryandi; Muhammad Ikhsan

doi:10.21009/JKEM.10.1.5

Authors

Trisna Ardi Wiradinata Universitas Darma Persada
Asy'ari Daryus Universitas Darma Persada
Didik Sugiyanto Universitas Darma Persada
Nopryandi Universitas Darma Persada
Muhammad Ikhsan Universitas Darma Persada

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21009/JKEM.10.1.5

Keywords:

corrosion rate; heat treatment; low-carbon steel; sulfuric acid; immersion time

Abstract

This study investigates the corrosion rate of low-carbon steel ASTM A36 and AISI 1020 in sulfuric acid solution under varying heat treatment temperatures and immersion times. Samples were subjected to heat treatment at 600, 820, and 1100 °C, followed by immersion for 24, 48, and 72 hours. The results reveal significant effects of heat treatment temperature and immersion duration on corrosion performance. At 600 °C with a 72-hour immersion, ASTM A36 exhibited a corrosion rate of 140.68 mm/year, while AISI 1020 showed 149.07 mm/year. At 820 °C, the corrosion rates for ASTM A36 and AISI 1020 were 102.34 mm/year and 96.48 mm/year, respectively. At 1100 °C, ASTM A36 demonstrated a corrosion rate of 87.97 mm/year, compared to 121.08 mm/year for AISI 1020. The findings highlight that increasing heat treatment temperature generally reduces the corrosion rate, though the effect varies by material.

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