Laboratory Accelerated Cyclic Corrosion Testing and On-Road Corrosion Testing of AA6××× Coupled to Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Plastics
Structures made from a combination of aluminum alloy (AA) and carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) are susceptible to galvanic corrosion of the AA in harsh atmospheric conditions, such as might exist for closure panels in automotive applications. It is important to understand the galvanic corrosion behavior of these materials under laboratory conditions as that might allow prediction of performance in real environments. This work tested specially designed AA6×××-CFRP coupons, including AA6111 and AA6022, connected to CFRP made from two different carbon fiber fabrics (twill and random) with the aim of understanding the corrosion behaviors in a laboratory cyclic exposure chamber and during on-road exposure. The extent of corrosion was assessed by galvanic current measurements, optical profilometry, cross-sectional area analysis, and microscopic analysis. Based on the results, it was determined that the corrosion susceptibilities and morphologies observed in CFRP/AA couples tested in an environmental chamber for 12 weeks were in correspondence with those of the coupons subjected to on-road testing for 1 y in Columbus, OH.
- Research Organization:
- PPG Industries, Pittsburgh, PA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
- DOE Contract Number:
- EE0007760
- OSTI ID:
- 1981287
- Journal Information:
- Corrosion, Vol. 78, Issue 7; ISSN 0010-9312
- Publisher:
- NACE International
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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