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A passive current density of 47 uA/cm ² is measured for iron in a pH 11 solution. Calculate the corrosion penetration rate from the passive current density in mpy.

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Final answer:

To calculate the corrosion penetration rate from passive current density, you would use a formula derived from Faraday's law of electrolysis. However, without additional information such as equivalent weight, atomic weight, and density of iron, the calculation cannot be completed.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the corrosion penetration rate (CPR) using the passive current density for iron in a pH 11 solution, we can use Faraday's law of electrolysis, which can be written as:

CPR (mpy) = (0.129 × i × EW) / (d × A)

Where:

  • i is the current density in µA/cm²,
  • EW is the equivalent weight of iron,
  • d is the density of iron in g/cm³,
  • A is the atomic weight of iron.

To proceed, we need to convert the current density from microamps per square centimeter to amps per square meter (A/m²) and use known values for EW, d, and A. However, this information is not provided in the question, so we cannot complete the calculation.

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