ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY CORROSION INHIBITORS

摘要

Disclosed and claimed is a method of inhibiting corrosion of a surface in contact with a corrosive environment encountered in oil and gas operations. The method includes contacting the surface with a composition comprising a quaternary nitrogen-containing corrosion inhibitor having the following general formula. The composition is preferably adherent to standards for environmental friendliness but has equal applicability in formulations that include conventional corrosion inhibitors.