CORROSION INHIBITION OF MILD STEEL USING NEEM EXTRACT IN TREATED WASTE WATER

The corrosion inhibition of mild steel by Neem (Azadirachtaindica) leaves extract as a green inhibitor in aqueous environment has been studied using the classical weight loss method. The corrosion inhibition efficiency increases with increasing concentration of plant extract. The effect of temperature on the corrosion behavior of mild steel in aqueous environment with addition of plant extract was studied at room temperature. Surface analysis was also carried out to establish the corrosion inhibitive property of this plant extract. The results of the study reveal that the different concentrations of the extract inhibit mild steel corrosion. The inhibition efficiency increases with increase in concentration of neem extract.