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Iron fractionation for corrosion products from natural gas pipelines by continuous-flow sequential extraction

  • Nattikarn Kaewkhomdee
  • , Chatvalee Kalambaheti
  • , Somrudee Predapitakkun
  • , Atitaya Siripinyanond
  • , Juwadee Shiowatana
  • Mahidol University
  • PTT Public Company Limited

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Abstract

The forms and quantities of iron species in corrosion product samples from natural gas pipelines were examined, using a continuous-flow sequential extraction system. Sequential extraction consists of four steps that dissolve water soluble iron (FeSO4), acid soluble iron (FeCO3), reducible iron (Fe-(oxyhydr)oxides) and oxidisable iron (FeS2) fractions, respectively. Selectivity of extracting reagents for particular iron species was evaluated by determination of co-extracted anions, using ion chromatography, and evolved CO2, using indirect flame atomic absorption spectrometer (FAAS). Iron was found predominantly in the reducible fraction (61-99%), indicating that Fe-(oxyhydr)oxides are the major constituents of the corrosion products.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)363-369
Number of pages7
JournalAnalytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry
Volume386
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2006
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Corrosion product
  • Iron fractionation
  • Sequential extraction

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