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The investigation of cerium as a cathodic inhibitor for aluminum-copper alloys

Journal Article · · Journal of the Electrochemical Society
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1149/1.2049985· OSTI ID:131769
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  1. Brookhaven National Lab., Upton, NY (United States). Dept. of Applied Science

In situ current density mapping, scanning electron microscopy , and energy dispersive spectroscopy were used to study the effects of cerium as a corrosion inhibitor for an aluminum copper alloy (Al 2024-T4) in chloride containing solutions. It was found that cerium inhibits corrosion of this alloy by reducing the rate of the cathodic reaction. This was due to the carried out on an aluminum/copper galvanic couple, which was used to simulate the electrochemical behavior of the copper containing intermetallics, showed that corrosion inhibition was associated with the formation of a Ce-rich film over the copper in agreement with that observed for the alloy.

Research Organization:
Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-76CH00016
OSTI ID:
131769
Journal Information:
Journal of the Electrochemical Society, Journal Name: Journal of the Electrochemical Society Journal Issue: 10 Vol. 142; ISSN 0013-4651; ISSN JESOAN
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English