Susceptibility of 316L Stainless Steel Structures to Corrosion Degradation in Salivary Solutions in the Presence of Lactic Acid

Autor: Lidia Benea, Iulian Bounegru, Elena Roxana Axente, Daniela Buruiană
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Journal of Functional Biomaterials, Vol 14, Iss 11, p 535 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2079-4983
DOI: 10.3390/jfb14110535
Popis: In the field of healthcare and dentistry, 316L stainless steel is widely used for its corrosion resistance. However, the presence of lactic acid in salivary solutions can affect its surface reactivity. This study employed electrochemical methods to investigate the influence of lactic acid on 316L stainless steel’s corrosion resistance in Fusayama Meyer saliva and saliva doped with varying lactic acid concentrations. The results revealed a significant decrease in polarization resistance as the lactic acid concentration increased, despite a shift toward more positive corrosion potentials. Consequently, the study suggests that the lactic acid presence in salivary solutions should be considered when evaluating the corrosion susceptibility of 316L stainless steel devices.
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