Comparison of corrosion behaviors of AZ31, AZ91, AM60 and ZK60 magnesium alloys

The corrosion behaviours of four kinds of rolled magnesium alloys of AZ31, AZ91, AM60 and ZK60 were studied in 1 mol/L sodium chloride solution. The results of EIS and potentiodynamic polarization show that the corrosion resistance of the four materials is ranked as ZK60＞AM60＞AZ31＞AZ91. The corrosion processes of the four magnesium alloys were also analyzed by SEM and energy dispersive spectroscopy(EDS). The results show that the corrosion patterns of the four alloys are localized corrosion and the galvanic couples formed by the second phase particles and the matrix are the main source of the localized corrosion of magnesium alloys. The corrosion resistance of the different magnesium alloys has direct relationship with the concentration of alloying elements and microstructure of magnesium alloys. The ratio of the β phase in AZ91 is higher than that in AZ31 and the β phase can form micro-galvanic cell with the alloy matrix, as a result, the corrosion resistance of AZ31 will be higher than AZ91. The manganese element in AM60 magnesium alloy can form the second phase particle of AlMnFe, which can reduce the Fe content in magnesium alloy matrix, purifying the microstructure of alloy, as a result, the corrosion resistance of AM60 is improved. However, due to the more noble galvanic couples of AlMnFe and matrix, the microscopic corrosion morphology of AM60 is more localized. The zirconium element in ZK60 magnesium alloy can refine grain, form stable compounds with Fe and Si, and purify the composition of alloy, which results in the good corrosion resistance of ZK60 magnesium alloy.     

Improved Corrosion Resistance in AZ61 Magnesium Alloys Induced by Impurity Reduction

The effect of impurity element Fe on corrosion behavior of AZ61 magnesium alloys in various states has been investigated by immersion test and hydrogen evolution measurements in 3.5% sodium chloride solution.The corrosion rate is found to relay on the impurity Fe concentration in the alloys and decreases with decreasing Fe content.When Fe content drops from 150 ppm to 10 ppm,the corresponding corrosion rates under as-cast and solution treatment conditions are reduced from 8.54 mm/a and 8.61 mm/a to 2.54 mm/a and 0.21 mm/a,respectively.The corrosion pattern of the AZ61 alloys is the localized corrosion,and the galvanic couples are formed among the impurity particles,second-phase particles and the matrix.The Fe impurity particles tend to act as main cathodic to form micro-galvanic cell with the α-Mg matrix,which is harmful for corrosion resistance of AZ61 alloy.     

微弧表面处理对AZ31B镁合金耐腐蚀及耐腐蚀疲劳性能的影响

采用微弧表面处理技术(微弧氧化MAO和微弧复合MCC)在AZ31B镁合金基体上制备出不同断面结构的防护涂层。通过电化学腐蚀及腐蚀疲劳测试方法,研究了MAO、MCC涂层的电化学腐蚀及腐蚀疲劳性能。结果表明,生长10 min的MAO涂层具有较好的耐电化学腐蚀性能。MAO涂层表面存在微孔和微裂纹,在应力条件下微孔和微裂纹作为疲劳断裂的裂纹萌生点,可加速裂纹的萌生与扩展,使其腐蚀疲劳寿命相较AZ31B合金基体降低了55%。而具有MCC涂层的AZ31B合金试样腐蚀疲劳极限为(64.0±5.4) MPa,比AZ31B合金基体提高了59%。在低应力载荷下(＜80 MPa),微弧复合涂层试样的腐蚀疲劳强度得到明显提高。     

Effect of cerium addition on microstructure and corrosion resistance of die cast AZ91 magnesium alloy

A novel AZ91 Ce containing magnesium alloy characterized by excellent corrosion resistance is fabricated by adding rare earth Ce (cerium) in the form of a Mg‐Ce master alloy. The metallographic investigation shows that Ce added to AZ91 can obviously decrease the size of β‐Mg₁₇Al₁₂ and forms Al₁₁Ce₃ intermetallic compounds in the shape of fine needles. The corrosion tests and electrochemical measurements indicate that the corrosion resistance of AZ91 Ce containing magnesium alloy is obviously higher than that of AZ91. Furthermore, increasing the content of Ce in the magnesium alloy can further enhance the corrosion resistance. X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) reveals that Ce can be incorporated into corrosion products in the form of CeO₂ in the course of corrosion. Based on the preliminary analysis, the addition of Ce can improve the corrosion resistance of AZ91 by decreasing the size of β‐Mg₁₇Al₁₂ and enhancing the protective effectiveness of corrosion products.     

Influence of rare earth element Ce and La addition on corrosion behavior of AZ91 magnesium alloy

Two types of AZ91 magnesium alloys containing rare earth element Ce or La were fabricated. Hydrogen evolution and electrochemical tests were carried out to evaluate the corrosion behavior of new AZRE (RE = Ce or La) and AZ91 alloys in 3.5% NaCl solutions (pH 6.50). Various corrosion rate tests indicated that addition of RE obviously enhanced corrosion resistance of AZ91 magnesium alloy. The optimal content of RE was 0.92% for Ce and 0.66% for La. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS), and low‐angle X‐ray diffraction (XRD) were used to characterize the effect of RE addition on microstructure and corrosion product film of AZ91 magnesium alloy. The refined β phase and formation of γ phase in AZRE alloy were observed by SEM, which resulted in the improvement of corrosion resistance due to the depression of microgalvanic couples. Moreover, the enhanced protective effectiveness of corrosion products was another reason for the improved corrosion resistance.     

Study on microstructure and properties of laser surface melted layer of AZ31B magnesium alloy

An attempt has been made to improve the surface properties of AZ31B magnesium alloy through solid solution hardening and refinement of microstructures using a CO_2 laser as a heat generating source. X-ray diffraction (XRD) was used to identify the phases. Microstructure and properties of laser melted layer of AZ31B magnesium alloy were observed or tested by means of optical microscope (OM), scanning electron microscope (SEM), micro-hardness equipment and electrochemical corrosion equipment etc. The results show that the microstructure of laser melted layer becomes finer significantly and uniform. Compared with the substrate, the content of β-Mg_(17)Al_(12) phase of melted layer decreases comparatively. Microhardness of the laser melted layer is improved to 50-95HV_(0.05) as compared to 40-45HV_(0.05) of the AZ31B Mg alloy substrate. The results of electrochemical corrosion show that the corrosion resistance of laser surface melted layer has been improved.     

镁基牺牲阳极腐蚀行为研究

采用静态失重法、动电位扫描法和交流阻抗法研究了高纯镁和AZ31合金在3.5%NaCl溶液中的腐蚀行为.结果表明：高纯镁在3.5%的NaCl溶液中的平均腐蚀速率要小于AZ31合金，腐蚀后在高纯镁表面形成了一层氧化膜，阻碍进一步腐蚀，而由于第二相与基体发生电化学反应的AZ31合金腐蚀过程继续维持.用SEM观察两者的腐蚀形貌发现，AZ31合金整个表面都被剧烈的腐蚀；而高纯镁表面腐蚀均匀，且腐蚀程度较浅.      

表面纳米化对AZ91D镁合金渗铝行为的影响

镁合金表面渗铝是提高耐蚀性的一种有效方法。本研究将表面纳米化作为渗铝的预处理过程。采用高能喷丸对AZ91D镁合金进行表面纳米化处理,然后进行真空铝扩散得到渗铝层。用透射电镜(TEM)和扫描电镜(SEM)观察了渗铝层的形貌。结果表明,在对AZ91D镁合金表面高能喷丸后获得了100 nm的晶粒尺寸。在高能喷丸之后,渗铝层的深度比未高能喷丸的渗铝层厚。在440℃下扩散12 h后,渗铝层的深度增加到70μm。采用电化学方法对AZ91D镁合金的耐腐蚀性能进行了表征。结果表明,渗铝层明显降低了AZ91D镁合金的腐蚀速率。因此,高能喷丸强化有利于镁合金表面渗铝,提高镁合金的耐蚀性。     

载波处理对AZ91D镁合金耐蚀性能的影响 Ⅰ-载波处理对AZ91D镁合金腐蚀行为的影响

对AZ91D镁合金进行载波钝化,利用正交试验确定载波钝化工艺的最佳工艺参数。使用扫描电子显微镜(SEM)观察载波钝化后的AZ91D镁合金表面形貌;采用极化曲线、电化学阻抗谱(EIS)、扫描电化学显微镜(SECM)、Mott-Schottky曲线等电化学方法研究了载波钝化对合金耐蚀性能的影响。结果表明:载波钝化后,AZ91D镁合金表面生成了一层非常致密的膜,其耐蚀性能显著提高。     

Phosphating process of AZ31 magnesium alloy and corrosion resistance of coatings

1 Introduction Magnesium alloys are relatively light structural materials, with excellent physical and mechanical properties,such as low densityand high specific strength, excellent castability and good machinability. These properties make them ideal cand…     

Corrosion and self‐healing behaviour of AZ91D magnesium alloy in ethylene glycol/water solutions

Corrosion behaviour of magnesium alloy‐based engine parts in cooling system is an urgent fundamental issue in automotive field where magnesium alloys are increasingly used. In the present work, the corrosion behaviour of AZ91D magnesium alloys in various ethylene glycol/water solutions was studied by electrochemical measurements and immersion tests at room temperature. The surfaces of the samples after immersion tests were examined using scanning electron microscope (SEM) and X‐ray diffraction (XRD). The results showed that the corrosion rates of AZ91D magnesium alloys decreased with the increase of ethylene glycol concentration in ethylene glycol/water solutions and the corrosion process was dominated by pitting corrosion. A continuous protective film transferred from corrosion products was formed on the corroded surface after sufficient immersion duration in ethylene glycol/water solutions, which is able to heal the corrosion pits. The self‐healing behaviour inhibited the further corrosion of AZ91D magnesium alloy.     

Effects of Ca addition on microstructure and properties of AZ63 magnesium alloy

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磷酸钠在NaCl溶液中对AZ31镁合金的缓蚀作用

采用电化学阻抗法、动电位极化曲线法、全浸泡失重法和扫描电镜,研究了在3.5%(质量分数)Na Cl溶液中磷酸钠(Na3PO4)对AZ31镁合金腐蚀的抑制作用。结果表明:Na3PO4对3.5%Na Cl溶液中的AZ31镁合金具有缓蚀作用,其缓蚀率随着Na3PO4含量增大逐渐提高,当Na3PO4质量浓度为1.0 g/L时,缓蚀率达到81.5%。结合扫描电镜分析表明,Na3PO4在镁合金表面形成含有Mg(OH)2和Mg3(PO4)2的保护层,这层致密的膜减少了基体与Cl-接触,抑制了镁合金的阳极反应。     

AlNiLaCe新型高熵非晶合金的组织结构与电化学腐蚀行为

采用电弧熔炼工艺与真空熔炼快淬系统制备了一系列新型AlNiLaCe高熵非晶合金条带,并研究了(AlNi) / (LaCe)含量变化对高熵非晶合金组织结构与电化学腐蚀行为的影响。利用X射线衍射仪（XRD）、差示扫描量热仪（DSC）和显微硬度计分别研究测定了高熵非晶合金的相结构、热稳定性与硬度;借助扫描电子显微镜（SEM）与X射线能谱分析仪（EDS）表征了合金条带的表面形貌与元素分布情况;通过极化曲线（Tafel）考察了高熵非晶合金在3.5 wt.% NaCl溶液中的电化学腐蚀行为并通过XRD测定了等原子比AlNiLaCe高熵非晶合金条带的腐蚀产物。结果表明:随着Al含量的增多,AlNiLaCe高熵非晶合金由典型的非晶态衍射峰与含Al的金属间化合物一同组成;合金中(AlNi)含量增多导致其热稳定性与条带硬度逐渐提高,Al35Ni35La15Ce15高熵非晶合金最高硬度为470 HV0.1。通过电化学腐蚀实验发现:相比AZ91镁合金,AlNiLaCe系高熵非晶合金的自腐蚀电位更高,腐蚀电流密度比镁合金低1个数量级。     

Microstructure and corrosion property of AZ61 magnesium alloy by electromagnetic stirring

The influence of permanent-magnet-driven stirring during solidification on the microstructure and corrosion property of AZ61 magnesium alloy was investigated. The corrosion behaviour of AZ61 was studied in 3.5mol/L NaCI by measuring electrochemical polarization. The results show that the permanent-magnet stirring refines the microstructure of AZ61 magnesium alloy, which improves the precipitation amount and distribution uniformity of β phase and decreases the content of hydrogen, but it has less influence on the distribution uniformity of Zn. The change of precipitation amount of β phase influences the corrosive nature of the matrix, and it has no direct proportion with the corrosion resistance of the matrix.     

镁合金等离子喷涂Al/Al_2O_3涂层的耐腐蚀性能

采用等离子喷涂技术在AZ31镁合金表面制备Al/Al_2O_3复合涂层,测试了镁合金及表面喷涂有Al/Al_2O_3复合涂层的镁合金试样的极化曲线,研究了没有涂层、经封孔处理和未经封孔处理的喷涂有复合涂层的镁合金三种试样在浸泡腐蚀和5%NaCl盐雾腐蚀情况下的耐腐蚀性能及其腐蚀行为.结果表明,经封孔处理的Al/Al_2O_3复合涂层镁合金试样在上述腐蚀条件下的耐腐蚀性均优于镁合金和涂层未封孔处理的试样,在浸泡试验中未封孔处理的涂层试样比镁合金腐蚀更加严重,在盐雾试验中却优于镁合金.     

Corrosion behavior of AZ31 magnesium alloy in simulated acid rain solution

The corrosion mechanism of AZ31 magnesium alloy used as automobile components and the influence of the concentration of Cl- ion in simulated acid rain (SAR) were studied by electrochemical tests and SEM. The results show that pitting corrosion happens around the AlMn phases locating at the grain boundary. The corrosion of AZ31 magnesium alloy in SAR is controlled by the rate of anodic dissolution and hydrogen evolution, and the corrosion rate of AZ31 increases with increasing concentration of Cl- ion. However, the Cl- ion in SAR is not the main influencing factor inducing the pitting corrosion.     

Influences of NH4 + ions and thin electrolyte layers (TEL) thickness on the corrosion behavior of AZ91D magnesium alloy

In this study, the influences of NH₄ ⁺ ions and the thin electrolyte layer (TEL) thickness on the corrosion behavior of the AZ9D magnesium alloy in NH₄⁺‐containing environments were investigated by electrochemical measurements and surface characterization. The experimental results indicate that NH₄⁺ greatly accelerates the corrosion of AZ91D magnesium alloy whether in a bulk solution or in a TEL. As the TEL thickness decreasing, the corrosion resistance of the AZ91D magnesium alloy is strengthened. According to the corrosion morphology, electrochemical analysis, and characterization analysis of corrosion products, the corrosion mechanism of AZ91D under TELs with different thicknesses is divided into three stages: (a) uniformly distributed corrosion pits with deep depth and large size when TEL thickness is higher than or equal to 500 μm; (b) slightly corrosion with randomly distributed corrosion pits and the accumulation of small amount of corrosion product when TEL thickness is between 100 μm and 200 μm; (c) no corrosion pit with only deposition of corrosion product when TEL thickness is lower than or equal to 100 μm. Among which, the roles of NH₄⁺, TEL thickness, and corrosion product are emphasized and discussed in the corrosion process of AZ91D magnesium alloy under TEL with different thicknesses.     

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.     

AZ91镁合金表面电化学沉积羟基磷灰石涂层的制备及其耐蚀性

采用电化学沉积方法在AZ91镁合金表面制备了羟基磷灰石(HA)涂层,研究了电沉积工艺参数对羟基磷灰石涂层形貌和相组成的影响,并通过腐蚀浸泡试验、极化曲线测试等方法对该涂层的耐蚀性进行了研究。结果表明:当溶液pH为4.5,温度为60℃时,涂层的致密性最好,呈放射状的结构,主要成分为HA相,涂层的厚度约为60~70μm,与基体结合较好;HA涂层对镁合金基体具有较好的保护作用,显著提高了基体合金在生理溶液中的耐蚀性。