This paper describes the corrosion behavior of carbon steel in two, different amine
solutions intended for use in a new Acid-gas Removal Unit (AGRU) being developed for use in
carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) processes. The corrosion rate in both amine
solutions was affected by CO2 loading and temperature. The corrosion was also inhibited by
the formation of FeCO3 scale. The FeCO3 solubility appeared to be affected by amine
complex formation with Fe2+ in CO2 loaded amine solutions. When selecting an amine
solution for the AGRU, an amine solution in which FeCO3 is less soluble is important in terms of
its effect on the corrosion rate.
Keywords: CO2, Carbon dioxide, FeCO3, iron carbonate, complex, amine, CCS, AGR