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Title: Characterization of Localized Filament Corrosion Products at the Anodic Head on a Model Mg-Zn-Zr Alloy Surface

Journal Article · · Corrosion
DOI:https://doi.org/10.5006/2268· OSTI ID:1358000
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  1. McMaster University, Hamilton, ON (Canada). Department of Materials Science and Engineering
  2. Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States). Materials Science and Technology Division

In this study, localized filament corrosion products at the anodic head on a model Mg-1%Zn-0.4%Zr alloy surface were characterized by electron microscopy techniques of site-specific lamella prepared by focused ion beam milling. It is revealed that the anodic head propagates underneath a largely intact thin and dense MgO surface film and comprises dense aggregates of nano-crystalline MgO within a nano-porous Mg(OH)2 network. In conclusion, the findings contribute new supportive direct imaging insight into the source of the enhanced H2 evolution that accompanies anodic dissolution of Mg and its alloys.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
Grant/Contract Number:
AC05-00OR22725
OSTI ID:
1358000
Journal Information:
Corrosion, Vol. 73, Issue 5; ISSN 0010-9312
Publisher:
NACE InternationalCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
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