Oxidation Behavior of AZ91D Magnesium Alloy Containing Nd or Gd

The influence of Nd and Gd additions on the evolution of microstructure, surface hardness and oxidation behavior of the extruded AZ91D magnesium alloy exposed to air was investigated in the temperature range from 290 to 410???C. The kinetics of the oxidation process was obtained from gravimetric measurements performed during 28?days. Nd and Gd formed Al-rich intermetallic compounds (Al₂Gd, Al₂Nd, Al?CMn?CGd and Al?CMn?CNd) and reduced the volume fraction of ??-Mg₁₇Al₁₂ phase. Surface degradation of the AZ91D alloy, with and without Gd or Nd, was negligible for temperatures below 370???C. At 410???C, the grain size and oxidation rate significantly increased, although lanthanide-containing alloys revealed lower degradation compared with the unmodified AZ91D alloy.     

Effect of Gd on microstructure and stress corrosion cracking of the AZ91-extruded magnesium alloy

AZ91 and AZ91–xGd (x = 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 wt%) magnesium alloys are extruded into plates. The addition of Gd promotes the formation of Al₂Gd, effectively reducing the volume fraction of the β-Mg₁₇Al₁₂ phase and making the banded structures of the extruded magnesium alloys thinner. The corrosion weight loss tests and electrochemistry analyses demonstrate that Gd significantly improves the pitting resistance of the AZ91 in 3.5-wt% NaCl solution saturated with Mg(OH)₂. Slow strain rate tensile tests show that in a corrosive environment, compared with AZ91, the elongation to failure of the AZ91–1.0Gd alloy is increased by 47%, and the alloy exhibits excellent stress corrosion resistance in this study. The fracture mode of AZ91 is changed from typical intergranular fracture to a mixture of transgranular and intergranular fracture in the corrosion solution by adding Gd. The mechanism of Gd to improve the stress corrosion resistance of the AZ91 magnesium alloy is that Gd increases the corrosion resistance, especially the pitting of AZ91.     

Effect of Nd on the corrosion behaviour of AM50 and AZ91D magnesium alloys in 3.5 wt.% NaCl solution

The corrosion performance of AM50 and AZ91D alloys containing up to 1.5 wt.% Nd was investigated by electrochemical and gravimetric measurements in 3.5 wt.% NaCl at 22 °C. The alloys were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and surface potential maps. In Nd-containing alloys, formation of Al₂Nd and Al–Mn–Nd intermetallic compounds reduced the volume fraction and modified the morphology of the β-Mg₁₇Al₁₂ phase. The addition of Nd improved the corrosion resistance of the alloys due to increased passivity of the surface film and suppression of micro-galvanic couples.     

Corrosion resistance of WE43 and AZ91D magnesium alloys with phosphate PEO coatings

The corrosion performance of WE43-T6 and AZ91D magnesium alloys with and without treatment by plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) was investigated by electrochemical measurements in 3.5 wt.% NaCl solution. For untreated WE43-T6 alloy, formation of a uniform corrosion layer (Mg(OH)₂) was accompanied by initial pits around magnesium-rare earth intermetallic compounds. The AZ91D alloy disclosed increased corrosion susceptibility, with localized corrosion around the β-phase, though the β-phase network phase acted as a barrier for corrosion progression. PEO treatment in alkaline phosphate electrolyte improved the corrosion resistance of WE43-T6 alloy only at the initial stages of immersion in the test solution. However, PEO-treated AZ91D alloy revealed a relatively high corrosion resistance for much increased immersion times, contrary to the relative corrosion resistances of the untreated alloys. The improved performance of the PEO-treated AZ91D alloy appears to be related to the formation of a more compact coating.     

NaCl溶液中AZ91D的腐蚀性能--RE与Sb及Si对AZ91D合金在NaCl溶液中腐蚀速率的影响

通过静态失重法研究了RE、Si和Sb元素加入后对AZ91D合金在NaCl溶液中腐蚀速率的影响.结果表明, RE加入可以提高AZ91D合金的腐蚀速率,而Si和Sb的加入使合金的腐蚀速率加大.     

Corrosion behaviour of Mg/Al alloys in high humidity atmospheres

The influence of relative humidity (80–90–98% RH) and temperature (25 and 50 °C) on the corrosion behaviour of AZ31, AZ80 and AZ91D magnesium alloys was evaluated using gravimetric measurements. The results were compared with the data obtained for the same alloys immersed in Madrid tap water. The corrosion rates of AZ alloys increased with the RH and temperature and were influenced by the aluminium content and alloy microstructure for RH values above 90%. The initiation of corrosion was localised around the Al–Mn inclusions in the AZ31 alloy and at the centre of the α‐Mg phase in the AZ80 and AZ91D alloys. The β‐Mg₁₇Al₁₂ phase acted as a barrier against corrosion.     

Corrosion behaviour of bulk ultra-fine grained AZ91D magnesium alloy fabricated by equal-channel angular pressing

Effect of microstructure change on corrosion behaviour of equal-channel angular pressed (ECAPed) AZ91D Mg alloy was investigated. The ECAPed alloy with ultra-fine grained (UFG) α-phase matrix and refined β-phase particles displays a significantly lower corrosion resistance, resulting in more pits after in-situ corrosion, higher mass-loss rate immersed in NaCl solution, larger I_corr values in polarization curves and lower fitted R_t values in EIS plots. Two factors weaken the corrosion resistance: the first is the strains-induced crystalline defects providing the α-phase matrix more corrosion activation, the second is the refined β-phase particles losing barrier to the corrosion propagation in α-phase matrix.     

Evaluation of corrosion resistance of magnesium alloys in radiator coolants

Abstract

Coolant corrosion is a major drawback for the use of magnesium alloys in engine and cooling system, but the coolant is not normally intended to prevent corrosion of magnesium alloys. This research assessed the corrosion performance of two magnesium alloys, AZ91D and AM50A, in two newly formulated radiator coolants using immersion test, potentiodynamic polarisation test, and corroded surface analysis. Two coolants were named as Irgacool Plus L and Irgacool Plus S. C7, C8-organic acids and polycarboxylic acid were the main inhibitor species in Irgacool Plus L while Irgacool Plus S was formulated with C7, C8-organic acids and sebacic acid inhibitors. Corrosion rates of magnesium alloys decreased twice in Irgacool Plus L compared with Irgacool Plus S. AZ91D alloy had better corrosion resistance than AM50A alloy in both radiator coolants. Both alloys suffered corrosion due to microgalvanic coupling between cathodic β-Mg₁₇Al₁₂ intermetallic and anodic α-Mg matrix, and the presence of Al₈Mn₅ and Al₁₁Mn₄ intermetallics in AM50A led to further microgalvanic corrosion. A continuous network of β-Mg₁₇Al₁₂ phase and higher Al content α-Mg matrix accounted for better corrosion resistance of AZ91D alloy.     

激光表面强化对镁合金在模拟体液中腐蚀行为的影响

目的通过对镁合金表面进行激光强化处理,改善医用AZ91D镁合金在模拟体液中的耐腐蚀性能。方法采用不同脉宽的Nd:YAG脉冲激光对医用AZ91D镁合金表面进行处理,激光能量密度分别为28、23、18 J/mm~2,对激光处理后镁合金强化层的组成、显微结构、厚度、元素分布以及耐腐蚀性能等进行测试和分析。结果 AZ91D经过激光强化处理后形成致密的强化层,强化层中相的组成与基材相的组成相同,均由α-Mg和β-Mg_(17)Al_(12)组成,强化层的厚度达到300μm。Mg和Mg_(17)Al_(12)的X射线衍射峰均向低角度偏移(约0.2°),且镁合金表面晶粒均得到细化,β相的大小从平均55.705μm减小到平均6.447μm。EDS分析表明,经过激光处理后,Mg的质量分数由82.88%减少为70.13%,Al的质量分数由16.28%增加为28.08%,且Al的分布更均匀。激光处理后,镁合金在模拟体液中的电化学测试结果表明,镁合金的腐蚀电位从原来的-1274mV增加到-1215 mV,腐蚀电流密度从8.920×10~(-5) A/cm~2减小为8.826×10~(-6) A/cm~2,同时,阻抗也从原来的1000Ω增加到60 000Ω,可知激光强化镁合金的耐腐蚀性能较原始镁合金的耐腐蚀性能均有一定程度的改善。结论医用AZ91D镁合金在不同脉宽的Nd:YAG脉冲激光处理后,表面晶粒得到了细化,强化层中富集Al,在模拟体液中的耐腐蚀性能得到改善。     

Microstructure and corrosion behavior of plasma electrolytic oxidation coated magnesium alloy pre-treated by laser surface melting

An AZ91D magnesium alloy was treated using duplex techniques of laser surface melting (LSM) and plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO). The microstructure, composition and corrosion behavior of the laser melted surface, PEO coatings, LSM–PEO duplex coatings as well as the as-received specimen were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and electrochemical corrosion tests, respectively. Especially, the effect of LSM pre-treatment on the microstructure, composition and corrosion resistance of the PEO coatings was investigated. Results showed that the corrosion resistance of AZ91D alloy was marginally improved by LSM due to the refinement of grains, redistribution of β-phase (Mg₁₇Al₁₂) and increase of Al on the surface. Both the PEO and duplex (LSM–PEO) coatings improved significantly the corrosion resistance of the AZ91D alloys, while the duplex (LSM–PEO) coating exhibited better corrosion resistance compared with the PEO coating.     

Thixomolded AZ91D and MRI153M magnesium alloys and their enhanced corrosion resistance

AZ91D and MRI153M alloys were produced by thixomolding. Their corrosion resistance is significantly higher than that of similar materials produced by ingot or die-casting. A corrosion rate smaller than 0.2 mm/year in 5 wt% NaCl solution is measured for the thixomolded AZ91D alloy. The corrosion behaviour was evaluated using immersion tests, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, hydrogen evolution, glow discharge optical emission spectroscopy, and atomic emission spectroelectrochemistry. A bimodal microstructure is observed for both alloys, with the presence of coarse primary α-Mg grains, fine secondary α-Mg grains, β-phase, and other phases with a minor volume fraction. The amount of coarse primary α-Mg is significantly higher for the AZ91D compared with the MRI153M. The network of β-phase around the fine secondary α-Mg grains is better established in the thixomolded AZ91D alloy. A combination of several factors such as the ratio of primary to secondary α-Mg grains, localised corrosion or barrier effect due to other phases, as well as regions of preferential dissolution of the α-Mg due to chemical segregation, are thought to be responsible for the high corrosion resistance exhibited by the thixomolded AZ91D and MRI153M.     

A corrosion study of the main constituent phases of AZ91 magnesium alloys

The different constituents of an AZ91 alloy (α,β, and MnAl phases) were synthesized and their corrosion resistance was studied by electrochemistry in ASTM D1384 water, pH 8.3. The pure phases were characterised through the corrosion potential, the polarisation resistance, and polarisation curves, then systematically coupled to assess the galvanic corrosion occurring in the AZ91 alloy. The aluminium content of the oxide film was obtained by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy measurements. The corrosion rate of the α solid solution alloys depends closely on their Al content. Aluminium enhances the corrosion resistance of the α-phase through the formation of an Al enriched superficial layer. The β-phase is 150 mV nobler than the α-phase, but their corrosion rates are similar. The galvanic currents are low (below 20 μA cm⁻²) whatever the implemented couples and close to the corrosion current previously measured for the AZ91 alloys.     

Corrosion of hot extrusion AZ91 magnesium alloy. Part II: Effect of rare earth element neodymium (Nd) on the corrosion behavior of extruded alloy

The corrosion behavior of extruded Nd-free AZ91 and extruded AZ91 + 1.5Nd alloy was investigated by weight loss and electrochemical measurements. The results showed that the extruded AZ91 + 1.5Nd alloy had higher corrosion resistance compared to the extruded Nd-free AZ91 alloy, which could been explained from point of view of microstructure changes: (1) the significant decrease of twins and dislocation decreased the anodic dissolution rate; (2) the micro-galvanic corrosion was inhibited by the formation of Al₃Nd phase; and (3) Nd not only increased the percent of Non-Faraday process, but also led to anisotropic feature on the corrosion mechanism.     

Ignition-proof performance and mechanism of AZ91D-3Nd-xDy magnesium alloys at high temperatures

This study focused on the synergistic effect of alloying elements neodymium(Nd) and dysprosium(Dy) on the ignition-proof performance of AZ91D alloy. The ignition-proof mechanism of AZ91D-3 Nd-x Dy(x = 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 and 2.5 wt.%) alloy was discussed in depth through ignition-proof testing and microstructure observation. The results showed that the AZ91D-3 Nd-2 Dy alloy exhibited the highest ignition-point of 893 K, increased by 69 K as compared to the AZ91D alloy. The ignition-proof mechanism of Nd and Dy additions lay in three aspects:(1) the formation of denser oxide film consisting of Dy_2O_3 and MgO improves the oxidation resistance of the alloy,(2) the great reduction of the low melting-point phase β-Mg_(17)Al_(12), which leads to the decrease in the oxygen diffusion channels, and(3) the newly formed high melting-point phases(Al_2Nd and Al_2Dy), which block the oxygen diffusion channels and prevent the chemical reaction of Mg and oxygen.     

Influence of chemical composition on corrosion resistanceof AZ91D magnesium alloy ingots

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汽车发动机用AZ91D合金的表面喷涂与性能

采用热喷涂工艺在压铸态AZ91D合金表面制备了Al涂层,研究了热处理温度和保温时间对AZ91/Al涂层界面组织形貌的影响,并对比分析了扩散层的耐腐蚀性能和耐磨性能。结果表明,热处理前Al涂层与基材为机械结合,热处理后Al涂层与AZ91合金基材的界面处可形成冶金结合扩散层,且随着保温时间延长,扩散层厚度不断增加;热处理温度在375 ℃以下时扩散层主要由β-Mg₁₇Al₁₂相构成,375 ℃×8 h热处理后为α-Mg+β-Mg₁₇Al₁₂相,425 ℃×1 h热处理后为γ-Mg₂Al₃和β-Mg₁₇Al₁₂相。AZ91合金基材和扩散层腐蚀电位从高至低顺序为γ>β>α+β>AZ91合金基材,扩散层的腐蚀电流密度均低于AZ91合金基材,阻抗谱图中容抗弧半径从大至小顺序为γ>β>α+β>AZ91合金基材,扩散层的耐腐蚀性能均优于AZ91合金基材;γ、β和α+β扩散层的摩擦稳定性系数都高于AZ91合金基材,而磨损速率和磨痕宽度都要小于AZ91合金基材,其中β扩散层的磨损速率和磨痕宽度最小,具有最佳的抵抗磨损的能力。     

AZ91D镁合金表面激光熔覆Al-TiC涂层组织和性能的研究

目的研究Al-TiC涂层组织和性能的特性,以提高镁合金涂层的硬度和耐蚀性能。方法采用Nd:YAG固体激光器,在AZ91D镁合金表面通过激光熔覆制备Al-TiC涂层,采用光学显微镜、X射线衍射仪、显微硬度计、电化学工作站,对熔覆层的组织形貌、物相结构、显微硬度和耐蚀性能进行测定和分析。结果 Al-TiC涂层的主要组成相有AlTi_3(C,N)_(0.6),Al_3Mg_2,Mg_2Al_3,Al和TiC等。激光熔覆层的厚度约为0.35 mm,表面成型良好,结合层晶粒细小,熔覆层与镁合金基体之间结合良好,呈大波浪形。熔覆层试样的平均显微硬度为224HV,约为基体显微硬度(62HV)的4倍,由此表明熔覆层对镁合金硬度有明显的增强作用。镁合金基体的自腐蚀电位为-1.475 V,自腐蚀电流密度为7.556×10~(–5) A/cm~2,熔覆层试样的自腐蚀电位为-1.138V,自腐蚀电流密度为4.828×10~(–5) A/cm~2,与镁合金基体相比,熔覆层的腐蚀电位值增加,腐蚀电流密度值变小,熔覆层的耐蚀性能得到提高。结论采用激光熔覆技术,能够在AZ91D镁合金基体表面制备Al-TiC涂层,由于硬质相AlTi_3(C,N)_(0.6),Al_3Mg_2,Mg_2Al_3,TiC等的存在,熔覆层的显微硬度和耐蚀性能显著提高。     

热处理对半固态触变成型镁合金AZ91D抗腐蚀性能的影响

研究了热处理对半同态触变成型镁合金AZ91D抗腐蚀性能的影响.结果表明,材料的耐腐蚀性能与其组织密切相关,镁合金AZ91D组织中的β-Mg_(17)Al_(12)相能够提高合金的抗腐蚀性能;同溶处理使镁合金的抗腐蚀性能下降,同溶处理后再进行人工时效处理可以提高镁合金的抗腐蚀性能.     

The corrosion performance of anodised magnesium alloys

The corrosion performance of anodised magnesium and its alloys, such as commercial purity magnesium (CP-Mg) and high-purity magnesium (HP-Mg) ingots, magnesium alloy ingots of MEZ, ZE41, AM60 and AZ91D and diecast AM60 (AM60-DC) and AZ91D (AZ91D-DC) plates, was evaluated by salt spray and salt immersion testing. The corrosion resistance was in the sequential order: AZ91D ≈ AM60 ≈ MEZ ? AZ91D-DC ? AM60-DC > HP-Mg > ZE41 > CP-Mg. It was concluded the corrosion resistance of an anodised magnesium alloy was determined by the corrosion performance of the substrate alloy due to the porous coating formed on the substrate alloy acting as a simple corrosion barrier.     

Al-Ti、Al-Ti-C中间合金对AZ91D镁合金组织和性能的影响

研究了Al-5Ti、Al-5Ti-0．25C和Al-8Ti-2C中间合金对AZ91D镁合金的组织、力学性能和耐腐蚀性能的影响。结果表明,添加Al-5Ti中间合金使晶粒粗化,而添加Al-5Ti-0．25C和Al-8Ti-2C中间合金使晶粒细化,Al-8Ti-2C中间舍金的细化效果明显且细化后组织细小均匀;添加Al-5Ti中间合金使合金的力学性能降低,而添加Al-5Ti-0．25C和Al-8Ti-2C中间合金均使合金的拉伸强度和伸长率得到了提高;添加Al-5Ti、Al-5Ti-0．25C和Al-8Ti-2C中间合金均使合金的耐腐蚀性能得到了改善。对于AZ91D合金而言,Al-8Ti-2C中间合金是一种良好的晶粒细化剂。