Chemistry Publications
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-2024
Journal
Tribology International
Volume
195
Issue
July 2024
First Page
109656
URL with Digital Object Identifier
10.1016/j.triboint.2024.109656
Abstract
Cassava is the third most significant calorie source in the tropics. Its processing has changed from traditional methods to stainless steel processing machines. This study investigated the influence of cassava on metal release from two common stainless steels, ASTM 304 and 201, with and without friction, and on tribocorrosion (multianalytically) of 304. Cassava was relatively corrosive and hindered repassivation of the surface oxide of stainless steel, but it also acted as a lubricant against mechanical friction. The combined action of friction and cassava caused a significant increase in iron, chromium, nickel, and manganese release from the stainless steels (30–35- fold increase compared to no friction, and 4–12-fold increase compared to water without cassava but with friction).
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Citation of this paper:
R. Addai, T.E. Olowoyo, J.D. Henderson, T.E. Standish, U. Eduok, Y.S. Hedberg, Tribocorrosion and metal release from austenitic stainless steels 304 and 201 in simulated cassava food contact, Tribology International, 195 (July 2024), 109656, 2024.
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