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Swamy, R.N. and McHugh, S. (2006) Effectiveness and Structural Implications of Electrochemical Chloride Extraction from Reinforced Concrete Beams. Cement and Concrete Composites, 28, 722-733.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2006.05.012

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• TITLE: A State-of-the-Art Review of Electrochemical Chloride Extraction for Concrete Structures

  AUTHORS: Thamara Tofeti Lima

  KEYWORDS: Chloride Induced Corrosion, Corrosion Rehabilitation, Electrochemical Chloride Extraction, Electrochemical Rehabilitation Methods, Steel Reinforced Concrete

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol.13 No.1, January 13, 2023

  ABSTRACT: Electrochemical chloride extraction is a promising technique for the rehabilitation of concrete structures under chloride induced corrosion. This study consists of an extensive literature review of this treatment including application cases. It is found that the rate of chlorides removed is affected by the total charge passed, whereas increasing charge in a range between 1500 to 2000 Ah/m2 increases the amount of chlorides removed and this can be more effective by increasing current density instead of duration of treatment. Bound chlorides are extracted during treatment and, water works better than Ca(OH)2 as an electrolyte, possibly due to modifications on the concrete pore structure. Moreover, ECE is not efficient in repassivate structures but is efficient in its purpose of removing chlorides if treatment setup is well planned, which justifies the need for better international standards on the topic.