Targeted Synthesis of Pyridine-Based Tridentate Chelate and Its Samarium(III) Complex for Corrosion Prevention on Stainless Steel
摘要
A novel samarium (III) Schiff base complex (SmL) was synthesized and characterized using a range of techniques, including FTIR, NMR, mass spectrometry, elemental analysis (CHN), powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), molar conductance, and magnetic susceptibility measurements. The corrosion inhibition performance of both the free ligand (H2L) and its Sm(III) complex was evaluated in 1 M H3PO4 using electrochemical methods, namely Tafel polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The results showed that increasing inhibitor concentration led to a reduction in corrosion current density (Icorr.), with optimal inhibition efficiencies of 98.37% for H2L and 99.99% for SmL at 1 × 10−5 M. EIS measurements confirmed an increase in charge transfer resistance, further supporting the formation of a protective film on the steel surface. Both the ligand and its Sm(III) complex were effective in suppressing oxide formation and enhancing corrosion resistance. These findings suggest that the SmL complex is a promising inhibitor for stainless steel in acidic environments.