Abstract
In this study the corrosion resistance in 5 % NaCl electrolyte and detailed examinations of microstructure of magnesium alloys in as cast, T4 and T6 conditions were carried out. The microstructure examinations were conducted using scanning electron microscope and transmission electron microscope. In addition, the oxide films formed on the surfaces of the magnesium alloys, exposed to air and immersed in 5 % NaCl solution, have been investigated by the surface sensitive auger electron spectroscopy. The aim of this paper was to understand the strongly effect of microstructure and second phases on the corrosion behavior of magnesium alloys. The paper will emphasise the role of Mg17Al12 and Al-Mn-Fe phases on corrosion resistance of magnesium alloys.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 857-866 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Materials Science Forum |
| Volume | 419-422 |
| Issue number | II |
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| State | Published - 1 Jan 2003 |
| Event | Proceedings of the Second Osaka International Conference on Platform Science and Technology for Advanced Magnesium Alloys 2003 - Osaka, Japan Duration: 26 Jan 2003 → 30 Jan 2003 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Materials Science
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering