Compatibility of Metals in Jatropha Oil
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2011
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Environmental factors and depleting reserves of crude oil are becoming the main driving forces in the
quest for cleaner and alternate fuels. A large variety of biofuels are available but very little is known
about the corrosion mechanism related to them. The introduction of biofuels is associatod w th
difficulties in transport ?nd storage as well as their use. Construction materials for tankers, storage
tanks and pipes normally consist of metals, which are prone to corrosion. Hence the present study is on
the corrosion aspect of jatropha oil on various metals like carbon steel, aluminum, copper and brass.