Inhibition of the corrosion of mild steel in acid media by naturally occurring Acacia senegal

Abstract

The inhibition of corrosion of mild steel in HCl solution by naturally occurring Acacia senegal has been studied in relation to the concentration of inhibitor and concentration of corrosive medium. It has been observed that the Acacia senegal alcoholic extract acts as a good corrosion inhibitor in hydrochloric acid solution and the adsorption of the extract provides a good protection against mild steel corrosion.