Gemini type of cationic surfactant, namely α,ω-alkane-bis(N-lauroyloxyethyl -N,N-dimethyl)-diammonium bromide was synthesized and confirmed by FT-IR and 1H-NMR spectroscopy. Their inhibition effect on corrosion of mild steel in 1 M HCl solution was tested by weight loss method. Surface tensions were measured by surface tensiometer Sigma 70. Their c.m.c. values evaluated by surface tension method was 4.01×10-5∼ 4.99×10-5 mol/L. The Krafft point of the these surfactants were < 0 ℃. The emulsifying properties of synthesized cationic gemini surfactants and sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS), tetradecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide (TTAB) was investigated. Of these, α,ω-alkane-bis(N-lauroyloxyethyl-N,N-dimethyl)- diammonium bromide has been confirmed as a good emulsifier. The inhibition efficiency increases by increasing cationic gemini surfactant concentration. As a result, these surfactants are expected to be applied as corrosion inhibitors.

• 박종권(충북대학교 공과대학 공업화학과) | Jong-Kwon Park
• 정노희(충북대학교 공과대학 공업화학과) | Noh-Hee Jeong Corresponding author