Production of Vapour Phase Inhibitor for Corrosion Protection

Type of Technology

Indigenous

Area of Technology

Materials and Material Science

Brief Description

An unique vapour phase inhibitor with no equals in the market. Based on organic and inorganic compounds with proven protection efficiency of 100% at all prevailing conditions It checks corrosion of steel items during transit and storage, with no adverse effect on environment.

Major raw materials

• Amines
• Inorganic acid,
• Carbon dioxide and
• Ammonia. All are indigenously available

Major Plant Equipment/Machinery

• Reactor with stirring arrangements
• Centrifuge filter
• Oven for drying VPI

Area of Application

Minerals, Metals and Materials

Applications

Used for protection of finished products during transit and storage.

Status of Development

Process standardised at a scale of 10kg/day

Ecological/Environmental Impact

No special measures are required.

Technology Transfer Assistance Offered

Includes

• Process know-how
• Details of the equipment
• Plant lay-out
• Quality assurance methods. Assistance in setting up the plant and separate terms

Additional Information

A plant and equipment with capacity to manufacture 100kg/day of inhibitor costs approx. Rs. 4.00 lakhs.

For further information please contact

Director
National Metallurgical Laboratory
Jamshedpur-831 007, India