What are the Methods for Studying Corrosion in Catalysis?
Several techniques are employed to study corrosion in catalytic systems. Electrochemical methods, such as potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, are used to evaluate corrosion rates and mechanisms. Surface analysis techniques like scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) help in examining the morphological and chemical changes on the catalyst surface. Additionally, accelerated corrosion tests, such as salt spray tests, provide insights into the long-term performance of catalysts under corrosive conditions.
