文摘
Experiments run at 300 °C and 150 bars for up to six weeks. Copper degrades to chalcocite (CuS2) and minor covellite (CuS) in presence of H2S. Corrosion rates between 8.8 and 116 μm/yr. Rate dependent on experiment duration, brine composition, and clay type. Sulfide corrosion products may inhibit further corrosion of copper.