Apps/Industry

Corrosion inhibitor for steel pipes

WhyCategoryIndustry
LevelMedium
UseA molecule that sticks to steel and blocks rust, without toxic chromates
WhatAtomsFe slab 100–300 + molecule 20–50 + water. Fe C H O N S
BuildTestingEasy Weight loss or impedance test, days
FundingCompute ~$75 · Make ~$2–10k · Test ~$5–20k · Other ~$10k patent
TimeMake 2–4 wks · Test 4–8 wks · Total ~2–3 months
HowContact us for the design specs and build plan →
DemoMolecules land on steel and form a layer that water cannot reach
CompetitionEcolab/ChampionX, Baker Hughes
BusinessBuyersOil & gas, water utilities, shipping
RevenueMedium License to chemical suppliers. ~$0.5–5M/yr
Benzotriazole on an iron surface (red = Fe)