Difference between revisions of "Vapor phase corrosion inhibitor"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A volatile substance used to minimize corrosion or tarnishing of metals. Vapor phase corrosion inhibitors (VPI) can volatilize at room temperature to form a thin deposition layer on nearby surfaces. Their ability to minimize corrosion was first discovered in the early 1900s, but not commercially applied until the 1950s when it was used by Shell to protect military equipment. Some VPI compounds are nonreactive and simply provide a barrier layer that minimizes oxidation and tarnishing of metals. Other VPI compounds are basic, such as the amines, and react with acids in the environment. The strongly basic compounds ([http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=sodium | + | A volatile substance used to minimize corrosion or tarnishing of metals. Vapor phase corrosion inhibitors (VPI) can volatilize at room temperature to form a thin deposition layer on nearby surfaces. Their ability to minimize corrosion was first discovered in the early 1900s, but not commercially applied until the 1950s when it was used by Shell to protect military equipment. Some VPI compounds are nonreactive and simply provide a barrier layer that minimizes oxidation and tarnishing of metals. Other VPI compounds are basic, such as the amines, and react with acids in the environment. The strongly basic compounds ([http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=sodium%20hexametaphosphate sodium hexametaphosphate], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=diethylaminoethanol diethylaminoethanol], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=morpholine morpholine], etc.) are used in HVAC and fire suppression systems to minimize pipe corrosion. Some of the less reactive VPI compounds ([http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=dicyclohexyl%20amine%20nitrite dicyclohexyl amine nitrite] (VPI 260), [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=camphor camphor], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=benzotriazole benzotriazole], etc.) have been incorporated in antitarnish papers or enclosed in storage/display cases. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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== Additional Information == | == Additional Information == | ||
| − | P.Hatchfield, ''Pollutants in the Museum Environment'', Archetype Press, London, 2002. | + | ° P.Hatchfield, ''Pollutants in the Museum Environment'', Archetype Press, London, 2002. ° L.Selwyn, "Historical Silver: Storage, Display and Tarnish Removal," J.IIC-GC, Vol. 15, 1990. ° B.A.Miksic, R.H.Miller, 'The Fundamental Principles of Corrosion Protection with Vapor Phase Inhibitors', 5th European Symposium on Corrosion Inhibitors, Italy, 1980 at [http://www.cortecvci.com/Publications/Papers/VCIProducts/CTP-13.pdf Link] (contains tables for vapor pressure and pH of selected compounds) |
== Authority == | == Authority == | ||
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* Website address 2 Comment: VCI technical information at http://www.vci2000.com/Technical_Info/technical_info.html | * Website address 2 Comment: VCI technical information at http://www.vci2000.com/Technical_Info/technical_info.html | ||
| − | * | + | * G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 67 |
| − | * | + | * Marjorie Shelley, ''The Care and Handling of Art Objects'', The Metropolitan Museum, New York, 1987 |
| − | * | + | * Pam Hatchfield, ''Pollutants in the Museum Environment'', Archetype Press, London, 2002 |
| − | * | + | * L. Selwyn, 'Historical Silver: Storage, Display and Tarnish Removal', ''J.IIC-GC'', 15, 1990 |
| − | * | + | * External source or communication Comment: Submitted information from Naiemy Tarei Parastoo, May 2005 |
| − | * | + | * Website address 1 Comment: History of Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitors at http://www.cases2go.com/html/vcihistory.html (primarily nitrites) |
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Revision as of 06:34, 24 July 2013
Description
A volatile substance used to minimize corrosion or tarnishing of metals. Vapor phase corrosion inhibitors (VPI) can volatilize at room temperature to form a thin deposition layer on nearby surfaces. Their ability to minimize corrosion was first discovered in the early 1900s, but not commercially applied until the 1950s when it was used by Shell to protect military equipment. Some VPI compounds are nonreactive and simply provide a barrier layer that minimizes oxidation and tarnishing of metals. Other VPI compounds are basic, such as the amines, and react with acids in the environment. The strongly basic compounds (sodium hexametaphosphate, diethylaminoethanol, morpholine, etc.) are used in HVAC and fire suppression systems to minimize pipe corrosion. Some of the less reactive VPI compounds (dicyclohexyl amine nitrite (VPI 260), camphor, benzotriazole, etc.) have been incorporated in antitarnish papers or enclosed in storage/display cases.
Synonyms and Related Terms
VPI; vapour phase inhibitor; camphor; DICHAN [Cortec] (dicyclohexylammonium nitrite); VPI 260 [Shell] (dicyclohexyl amine nitrite); volatile corrosion inhibitors; guanidine
Other Properties
Dicyclohexyl amine nitrite: Vapor pressure = 0.00013 @ 21C; pH of condensate = 10.0
Benzotriazole: Vapor pressure = 0.04 @ 20C
Cyclohexylamine carbonate: Vapor pressure = 0.397 @ 25C
Morpholine: Vapor pressure = 8.0 @ 20C
Hazards and Safety
May produce an oily film on materials. Many are highly alkaline and hygroscopic (Hatchfield 2002). Some VPI materials are suspected carcinogens
Additional Information
° P.Hatchfield, Pollutants in the Museum Environment, Archetype Press, London, 2002. ° L.Selwyn, "Historical Silver: Storage, Display and Tarnish Removal," J.IIC-GC, Vol. 15, 1990. ° B.A.Miksic, R.H.Miller, 'The Fundamental Principles of Corrosion Protection with Vapor Phase Inhibitors', 5th European Symposium on Corrosion Inhibitors, Italy, 1980 at Link (contains tables for vapor pressure and pH of selected compounds)
Authority
- Website address 2 Comment: VCI technical information at http://www.vci2000.com/Technical_Info/technical_info.html
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 67
- Marjorie Shelley, The Care and Handling of Art Objects, The Metropolitan Museum, New York, 1987
- Pam Hatchfield, Pollutants in the Museum Environment, Archetype Press, London, 2002
- L. Selwyn, 'Historical Silver: Storage, Display and Tarnish Removal', J.IIC-GC, 15, 1990
- External source or communication Comment: Submitted information from Naiemy Tarei Parastoo, May 2005
- Website address 1 Comment: History of Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitors at http://www.cases2go.com/html/vcihistory.html (primarily nitrites)