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INHIBITION BETWEEN 350 AND 500 C OF THE CORROSION OF MAGNESIUM BY HUMID AIR (in French)

Journal Article · · Compt. rend.
OSTI ID:4210686
It is shown that the formation of a fluorided layer on the surface of magnesium raises from 350 to 490 deg C the temperature at which magnesium resists corrosion in humid atmosphere. The protective coating may be obtained either by the introduction of hydrofluoric acid into the humid air or by fluoridation of the surface by immersion in a bath of demineralized water containing nitric and hydrofluoric acids. In both procedures the quantity of fluorine fixed is quite small, being of the order of 0.005 mg/cm/sup 2/ after 600 hr exposure at 450 deg C to humid air containing the acid. (J.S.R.)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-14-003781
OSTI ID:
4210686
Journal Information:
Compt. rend., Journal Name: Compt. rend. Vol. Vol: 249
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
French