Effects of Al and Sn on electrochemical properties of Mg-6%Al-1%Sn (mass fraction) magnesium alloy as anode in 3.5%NaCl solution

Mg-6%Al-1%Sn(mass fraction) alloy is a newly developed anode material for seawater activated batteries. The electrochemical properties of Mg-1%Sn, Mg-6%Al and Mg-6%Al-1%Sn alloys are measured by galvanostatic and potentiodynamic tests. Scanning electron microscopy(SEM) with energy dispersive spectrometry(EDS) is used to characterize the microstructures of the experimental alloys. The results show that the Mg-6%Al-1%Sn alloy obtains more negative discharge potential(-1.38 V(vs SCE)) in hot-rolled condition. This is attributed to the fine dynamically recrystallized grains during the hot rolling process. After the experimental alloys are annealed at 473 K for 1 h, the discharge potentials of Mg-6%Al-1%Sn alloy are more negative than those of Mg-6%Al alloy under different current densities. After annealing at 673 K, the discharge potentials of Mg-6%Al-1%Sn alloy become more positive than those of Mg-6%Al alloy. Such phenomenon is due to the coarse grains and the second phase Mg2 Sn. The discharge potentials of Mg-1%Sn shift positively obviously in the discharge process compared with Mg-6%Al-1%Sn alloy. This is due to the corrosion products pasting on the discharge surface, which leads to anode polarization.

Corrosion behavior of 2024 Al-Cu-Mg alloy of various tempers

Corrosion behavior of 2024 Al-Cu-Mg alloy of different tempers was assessed by potentiodynamic polarization studies in 3.5% NaCl solution, 3.5% NaCI＋I.0% H2O2 solution and 3.5% NaCl solution at pH 12. Polarization curves showed shifting of corrosion potential （φPcor） towards more negative potential with increasing ageing time and shifting of φcorr in the positive direction with the addition of H2O2 in NaCl solution. Polarization curves in 3.5% NaCl solution at pH 12 exhibited distinct passivity phenomenon. Optical micrographs of the corroded surfaces showed general corrosion, extensive pitting and intergranular corrosion as well. Cyclic potentiodynamic polarization curves exhibited wide hysteresis loop and the mode of corrosion attack confirmed that the alloy states are susceptible to pit growth damage. Attempts were made to explain the observed corrosion behavior of the alloy of various tempers in different electrolytes with the help of microstructural features.

Effects of Sr incorporation on surface structure and corrosion resistance of hydroxyapatite coated Mg-4Zn alloy for biomedical applications

Hydroxyapatite（HA） and strontium（Sr） incorporated HA coatings with different Sr contents were prepared on Mg-4 Zn substrates by electrochemical deposition method. Fourier transform infrared（FTIR） spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction（XRD）, scanning electron microscopy（SEM）, energy dispersive spectroscopy（EDS） and electrochemical workstation were applied for the composition, phase constitution, morphology analyses and corrosion tests. The results reveal that the incorporation of Sr in coatings does not lead to dramatical change of functional groups and the crystal structure of the HA phase, but the crystal size and crystallinity decrease with increasing Sr content, which should be attributed to the lattice distortion and different occupancies of Sr and Ca ions. The 10 Sr HA@Mg-4 Zn samples show the lowest corrosion current density and the highest corrosion potential, and also exhibit the lowest amount of hydrogen evolution among all coated samples.

New Synthesized （3-（3,4-dimethoxyphenyl）isoxazole-5- yl） Methanol as Corrosion Inhibitor on Steel in 1 M HCI

The inhibition of corrosion of steel in molar hydrochloric acid solution by new synthesized DMI （（3-（3,4-dimethoxyphenyl）isoxazole-5-yl） methanol） compound is studied by weight loss and electrochemical polarization measurements. The two methods give consistent results. The polarization curves indicate that the DMI compound acts as mixed-type inhibitor. This compound is efficient inhibitor. The inhibition efficiency increases with the increase of inhibitor concentration to reach 96% at 10-3 M for DMI. The temperature effect on the corrosion behavior of steel in 1 M HCI with and without the DMI compound at 10-3 M is studied in the temperature range from 298 to 318 K. The adsorption of inhibitor on the steel surface is found to obey the Frumkin adsorption isotherm model. From the adsorption isotherm, some thermodynamic data for the adsorption process （f, K and △Gads） are calculated and discussed.

Corrosion behavior of 907 steel under thin electrolyte layers of artificial seawater

The corrosion behavior of 907 steel under thin electrolyte layer(TEL) has been investigated by means of cathodic polarization curve measurement, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS) and scanning electron microscopy(SEM). The results show that the cathodic diffusion current density presents the variation trend of initial increase and subsequent decrease with the decrease of TEL thickness, and the maximum deposits at 58 μm. The cotangent-hyperbolic impedance(O) is rationally first introduced to study the diffusion process of the reactants through the corrosion products layer with many permeable holes. The initial corrosion rate of 907 steel under different TEL thickness increases with the decrease of TEL thickness except that of 104 μm,whereas the corrosion rate after long time corrosion can be ranked as 104 μm﹥402 μm﹥198 μm﹥301 μm﹥bulk solution.

Through-thickness inhomogeneity of localized corrosion in 7050-T7451 Al alloy thick plate

The through-thickness corrosion inhomogeneity of 7050-T7451 Al alloy thick plate was studied using immersion tests, potentiodynamic polarization, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS), slow strain rate testing(SSRT) technique combined with optical microscopy(OM), scanning electron microscopy(SEM) and transmission electron microscopy(TEM). The results show that the through-thickness corrosion resistance is ranked in the order of T/2>surface>T/4. And the 75 mm-thick 7050 alloy plate presents better corrosion resistance than the 35 mm-thick plate. The results are discussed in terms of the combined effect of recrystallization and cooling rate in quenching. Alloy with lower volume fraction of recrystallization and smaller grain aspect ratio displays better corrosion resistance. The lower corrosion resistance caused by the slower cooling rate results from the higher coverage rate of grain boundary precipitates and larger width of precipitate free zone.

Electrochemical decolorization of dye wastewater by surface-activated boron-doped nanocrystalline diamond electrode

Complex organics contained in dye wastewater are difficult to degrade and often require electrochemical advanced oxidation processes（EAOPs） to treat it. Surface activation of the electrode used in such treatment is an important factor determining the success of the process.The performance of boron-doped nanocrystalline diamond（BD-NCD） film electrode for decolorization of Acid Yellow（AY-36） azo dye with respect to the surface activation by electrochemical polarization was studied. Anodic polarization found to be more suitable as electrode pretreatment compared to cathodic one. After anodic polarization, the originally H-terminated surface of BD-NCD was changed into O-terminated, making it more hydrophilic.Due to the oxidation of surface functional groups and some portion of sp2 carbon in the BD-NCD film during anodic polarization, the electrode was successfully being activated showing lower background current, wider potential window and considerably less surface activity compared to the non-polarized one. Consequently, electrooxidation（EO） capability of the anodically-polarized BD-NCD to degrade AY-36 dye was significantly enhanced, capable of nearly total decolorization and chemical oxygen demand（COD） removal even after several times of re-using. The BD-NCD film electrode favored acidic condition for the dye degradation; and the presence of chloride ion in the solution was found to be more advantageous than sulfate active species.

Influence of Concentrations of KOH and Na_2SiO_3 Electrolytes on the Electrochemical Behavior of Ceramic Coatings on 6061 Al Alloy Processed by Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation

In this study,ceramic coatings were deposited on 6061 Al alloy using a plasma electrolytic oxidation（PEO）technique,and the effect of concentrations of KOH and Na_2SiO_3 as electrolytes for PEO process was studied on microstructure,chemical composition,and electrochemical behavior of PEO coatings formed on the 6061 Al alloy.The results indicated that the increase in concentration of KOH led to rise in electrical conductivity of electrolyte.Consequently,the breakdown voltage reduced,which in turn improved the surface quality and the corrosion behavior.Moreover,the increase in concentration of Na_2SiO_3 resulted in the increase in incorporation of Si in the coating,which led to a higher corrosion potential in the concentration of 4 g L^（-1）.According to this investigation,the best protection behavior of coatings can be obtained when the KOH and Na_2SiO_3 concentrations in PEO electrolyte are equal to 4 g L^（-1）.

Effect of solution pH,Cl- concentration and temperature on electrochemical behavior of PH13-8Mo steel in acidic environments

The effect of solution pH,Cl;concentration and temperature on the electrochemical corrosion behavior of PH13-8Mo steel in acidic solution was investigated by using the electrochemical tests,scanning electron microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy.The PH13-8Mo martensitic precipitation hardened stainless steel is in the passivity state when the pH value is above 3.0,below which the anodic polarization curves of the steel are actively dissolved.The corrosion current density gradually decreases with increasing the solution pH and decreasing Cl;concentration and solution temperature.Pits are initiated on the sample surface in the presence of the Cl;and gradually developed into uniform corrosion with increasing the Cl;concentrations.Moreover,the corrosion is more serious with an increase in solution temperature.

Doping strategy on improving the overall cathodic performance of double perovskite LnBaCo_(2)O_(5+σ)(Ln=Pr,Gd)as potential SOFC cathode materials

A series of single-phase double perovskite Pr1-xGdxBaCo_(2)-yFeyO_(5+σ)(x=0,0.5 and 1,0≤y≤1)materials were engineered through A/B site co-doping strategy to improve the mechanical,electrical and electrochemical properties as potential cathode materials for the application of intermediate solid oxide fuel cells(IT-SOFCs).The corresponding thermochemical stability,thermal expansion behavior,electrical conductivity and cathodic polarization resistance of the materials were systematically investigated.It was found that the A-site dual lanthanide doped Pr_(0.5)Gd_(0.5)BaCo_(2)O_(5+σ)(PGBCO)exhibits improved electrical conductivity,reduced thermal expansion,and comparatively low electrochemical polarization resistance versus single lanthanide double perovskite,PrBaCo_(2)O_(5+σ)(PBCO)and GdBaCo_(2)O_(5+σ)(GBCO)materials.Further investigation on the effect of B-site Fe-doping on Pr_(0.5)Gd_(0.5)BaCo_(2)-yFeyO_(5)+σ(PGBCF-y,0≤y≤1)reveals that all the PGBCF-y compositions exhibit excellent chemical stability with Gd-doped ceria(GDC)at operating temperatures not higher than 1100℃.Besides,doping of Fe in B-site can effectively reduce the thermal expansion coefficients(TECs)of the Pr_(0.5)Gd_(0.5)BaCo_(2)O_(5)+σceramics at 30e1000℃.And the electrochemical impedance spectra(EIS)results show that the PGBCF-y|GDC|PGBCF-y symmetric cells have acceptable low area specific polarization resistances.Further examination of the cathodic polarization and characteristic capacitance from the AC impedance spectra by employing the relaxation time distribution(DRT)method demonstrated that charge transfer is the dominating subprocess for the oxygen transport through the materials.

Effect of Heat Treatment on Corrosion Behaviour of Amorphous Metal Fibers

Amorphous metal fiber has high corrosion resistance and excellent mechanical properties, making it a kind of good material for reinforcing concrete matrix. The effect of heat treatment on the corrosion behaviour of Fe73- Cr6C9Si1P11 amorphous metal fibers in 0.5 mol/L He SO4 solution was investigated by electrochemical polarization analysis. Differential scanning calorimetry （DSC） was used to measure the thermal properties. The evolution of the crystallization process after heat treatment was identified by X-ray diffraction （XRD）. The results show that the α- Fe, Fe2 P and Fea P crystalline phases individually precipitate in the amorphous matrix with increasing annealing temperature. The as prepared amorphous sample shows high corrosion resistance with a lower passivation current density and a wider passive region. The corrosion resistance dramatically decreases after the annealing temperature is higher than 400 ℃.

Corrosion Evolution of Low Alloy Steel in Deaerated Bicarbonate Solutions

Corrosion evolution during immersion tests （up to 43 days） of NiCu steel in deaerated 0.1 mol/L bicarbonate solutions was investigated by electrochemical measurements, scanning electron microscopy （SEM） and X-ray diffraction （XRD）. Results show that NiCu steel transformed from the anodic dissolution in the early stage of immersion to a metastable passive state in the final stage as the open-circuit potential value shifted positively, which was aroused by the precipitation of corrosion products. This process was mainly promoted by the trace amount of oxygen. Simultaneously, dominant cathodic reaction transformed from the hydrogen evolution in early stage to reduction processes of corrosion products in later stages. Possible corrosion processes were discussed with the assistance of a corresponding Pourbaix diagram.