The Influence of Β-(Mg₁₇Al₁₂) Phase Distribution on Corrosion Behavior of AM50 Alloy in NaCl Solution
Alternative Title
The influence of B-(Mg17Al12) phase distribution on corrosion behavior of AM50 alloy in NaCl solution
Abstract
The effect of β (Mg17Al12) phase distribution on the corrosion behavior of AM50 alloy in NaCl solution was studied using scanning vibrating electrode technique (SVET) in conjunction with potentiodynamic polarization scan. The β phase distribution was modifi ed by casting AM50 alloy at different cooling rates. For all cooling rates, the following phases were present: primary magnesium (α), eutectic mixture of α and β phase, β phase and Al8Mn5 phase. In 0.17 wt%and 1.6 wt% NaCl solutions, the free corrosion potential (FCP) of the moderate cooled alloy was more noble than that for the fast and slow cooled alloy. The corrosion current densities calculated from SVET analysis at zero current potential (ZCP) were in agreement with that determined from potentiodynamic polarization method. This study clearly indicated that for a given magnesium alloy composition, the corrosion resistance of the alloy can be greatly affected by size and distribution of secondary phases.
Recommended Citation
S. Maddela et al., "The Influence of Β-(Mg₁₇Al₁₂) Phase Distribution on Corrosion Behavior of AM50 Alloy in NaCl Solution," TMS 2009, The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS), Feb 2009.
Department(s)
Materials Science and Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
AM50 Alloy; NaC1 Solution; Corrosion Behavior; Scanning Vibrating Electrode Technique
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
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Citation
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text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2009 The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Feb 2009
