Question

Which of the following is/are the neutralizers added to well to minimize corrosion?

(a) Ammonia and Sodium carbonate

(b) Ammonia, sodium carbonate, sodium hydroxide, and sodium silicate

(c) Ammonia and sodium silicate

(d) Sodium carbonate and sodium silicate

I got this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.

Origin of the question is Environments topic in chapter Other Environments of Corrosion Engineering

Answer 1

Correct option is (b) Ammonia, sodium carbonate, sodium hydroxide, and sodium silicate

For explanation I would say: Neutralizers that are added to petroleum to minimize corrosion are:

i. Ammonia

ii. Sodium carbonate

iii. Sodium hydroxide

iv. Sodium silicate and some organic inhibitors.