Organic polymers have found wide spread use as inhibitors for the prevention of scale formation in heat exchanger systems. Recently a new, naturally derived, non-toxic, biodegradable organic polymer has been developed which provides both scale and corrosion control. The laboratory development and field testing of this polymer are discussed.

Subject
Water, Polyaspartates, Inhibitor performance, Corrosion rate, Scale inhibitors, Molecular weight, Calcium, Corrosion scales, Polymers, Corrosion inhibitors, Steel, Corrosion protection, Zinc
Keywords:
polymer, inhibitor, scale, corrosion, polyaspartate, dispersant
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2002
Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP)
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