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ABSTRACT
The corrosion inhibition potential of Chromolaena odorata extract on mild steel was investigated in both acidic and saltwater conditions. The objectives of this study were to prepare an inhibitor derived from chomolaena odorata, to assess the inhibitive properties of the extract on the corrosion of mild steel, to analyze the inhibitor‟s efficiency in acidic and saltwater media, to investigate the influence of (contact time, temperature and inhibitor concentration on inhibitor effectiveness) and to examine the microstructure and morphology of the inhibitor on the surface of mild steel. In pursuit of these objectives, Chromolena odorata extract was utilized to prepare the inhibitor, which was subsequently tested for its ability to mitigate mild steel corrosion. Corrosion inhibition efficiency was evaluated under varying conditions of acidity, salinity, contact time, temperature, and inhibitor concentration. Additionally, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and microstructural analysis were employed to characterized the surface interactions between the inhibitor and mild steel. The findings from the research provide valuable insight into the potential use of Chromalaena odorata as a natural corrosion inhibitor in aggressive environment, offering implications for the development of eco-friendly strategies for corrosion control in industrial applications.
