ar0005">HEC was investigated as efficient corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in 1 M HCl.
ar0010">Synergistic effect of surfactants on inhibition behavior of HEC was also investigated.
ar0015">Methods used for investigation are Gravimetric, electrochemical, AFM and SEM-EDX.
ar0020">Quantum chemical and UV–vis analysis furthur explain the adsorption process of HEC.
ar0025">HEC acts as a mixed-type inhibitor.