Mechanistic studies of atmospheric corrosion behavior of Al and Al-based alloys in a tropical marine environment

Zhongyu Cui; Feng Ge; Xiaogang Li; Min Zhu; Kui Xiao; Chaofang Dong; Xin Wang

doi:10.1007/s11595-017-1645-3

Journal of Wuhan University of Technology Materials Science Edition ›› 2017, Vol. 32 ›› Issue (3) : 633 -639. DOI: 10.1007/s11595-017-1645-3

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Mechanistic studies of atmospheric corrosion behavior of Al and Al-based alloys in a tropical marine environment

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Atmospheric corrosion behavior of pure Al 1050A, 5A02 and 6A02 aluminum alloys exposed to a tropical marine environment for 4 years was investigated. Synergetic effect of Cl^- deposition rate and time of wetness resulted in an abnormal increase in weight loss and a significant fluctuation in corrosion rate. Pitting corrosion occurred on the three metals. Pits on 5A02 alloy were easy to initiate and inclined to propagate laterally to form higher corrosion area and shallower corrosion pits, while pits on 6A02 alloy presented the opposite appearances. This was further confirmed by the cyclic polarization experiments.

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aluminum / atmospheric corrosion / pitting corrosion

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Zhongyu Cui, Feng Ge, Xiaogang Li, Min Zhu, Kui Xiao, Chaofang Dong, Xin Wang. Mechanistic studies of atmospheric corrosion behavior of Al and Al-based alloys in a tropical marine environment. Journal of Wuhan University of Technology Materials Science Edition, 2017, 32(3): 633-639 DOI:10.1007/s11595-017-1645-3

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