Corrosion behavior and microstructure of a broad range of Mg-Sn-X alloys

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Authors

  • T. Abu Leil
  • K. P. Rao
  • N. Hort
  • K. U. Kainer

To launch a new class of magnesium alloys based on the Mg-Sn system and to achieve an adequate combination of mechanical properties and corrosion behavior Mg-Sn alloys with additional elements like Calcium, Manganese, Silicon and Strontium have been investigated. The corrosion behavior has been investigated by means of salt spray tests and potentio-dynamic measurements. Candidate alloys that provided lower corrosion rates are further characterized for their microstructures and constitution of the different phases. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) facility and X-ray diffraction (XRD) techniques were used for such purpose. This study indicates that Mg-Sn-Ca type alloy system offers great promise for applications requiring corrosion resistance.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMagnesium Technology 2006
EditorsAlan A. Luo, Neale R. Neelameggham, Randy S. Beals
Number of pages6
PublisherThe Minerals, Metals & Materials Society
Publication date2006
Pages281-286
ISBN (print)0873396200, 9780873396202
Publication statusPublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes
Event135th TMS Annual Meeting 2006: Linking Science and Technology for Global Solutions - San Antonio, TX, United States
Duration: 12.03.200616.03.2006
Conference number: 135
https://www.tms.org/Meetings/Annual-06/AnnMtg06Home.html
https://www.tms.org/Meetings/Annual-06/PDFs/AM06-Ftechprog.pdf

    Research areas

  • Corrosion, Magnesium-tin alloys, Microstructure
  • Engineering