Study on the Corrosion Resistance of Magnesium Alloy AZ81 with Rare Earth

2011 ◽  
Vol 686 ◽  
pp. 332-336 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Cai Wu ◽  
Rui He ◽  
Lei Li
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Rare Earth ◽  
Treatment Process ◽  
Heat Treatment Process ◽  
T6 Heat Treatment ◽  
Treatment Procedures ◽  
Different Content ◽  
Human Fluid ◽  
Rare Earth La

The influences of the different content of Rare earth La on the corrosion resistance of AZ81 in the simulated human fluid were studied. In order to further improve the corrosion resistance, different heat treatment procedures were studied. Results showed that with the increase of content of rare earth La, the grain size was refined and the corrosion resistance increased. The corrosion resistance was improved after T6 heat treatment (solid solution+ aging). Microstructure analysis showed that β-phases were precipitated in the T6 heat treatment process. Those fine β phases acted as corrosion barrier and impeded the corrosion extending.

Effect of Heat Treatments on the Bio-Corrosion Resistance of Magnesium Alloy Mg-8.0Al-1.0Zn-xGd

2011 ◽  
Vol 213 ◽  
pp. 497-501
Author(s):  
Lei Li ◽  
Rui He ◽  
Guo Jie Huang ◽  
Shui Sheng Xie
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Solid Solution ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Annealing Treatment ◽  
Microstructure Analysis ◽  
Β Phase ◽  
Α Phase ◽  
Treatment Procedures ◽  
Human Fluid

In order to improve the bio-corrosion resistance of magnesium alloy Mg-8.0Al-1.0Zn-xGd in the simulated human fluid, different heat treatment procedures were studied. Results showed that annealing treatment lowered the alloy’s corrosion resistance and hardness, while T6 treatment (solid solution+ aging) improved the alloy’s corrosion resistance and hardness. Microstructure analysis showed that the β phase dissolved into α phase after the annealing treatment. Hence, annealing treatment decreased the alloy’s corrosion resistance. However, lots of β-phases were precipitated in the T6 heat treatment, and they impeded the corrosion extending.

Influence of Microstructural Parameters on the Corrosion Resistance of 7075 Aluminum Alloy

2017 ◽  
Vol 891 ◽  
pp. 303-307
Author(s):  
Miroslava Horynová ◽  
Lenka Klakurková ◽  
Martin Juliš ◽  
Pavel Gejdoš ◽  
Ladislav Čelko
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Treatment Process ◽  
Microstructural Analysis ◽  
Precipitate Size ◽  
Heat Treatment Process ◽  
Initial Material ◽  
Heterogeneous Distribution ◽  
Microstructural Parameters ◽  
Significant Difference

The aim of this analysis was to identify the cause of poor corrosion resistance of final product, after the slight change of heat treatment of initial material. Although the hardness of material prior and after the change was the same, significant difference in microstructure was revealed by microstructural analysis. Change in heat treatment process led to heterogeneous distribution of precipitates and increase in the precipitate size which caused deterioration in corrosion resistance. Based on the findings, further optimization of heat treatment was suggested. More importantly, initial material inspection based on microstructural analysis, not only mechanical testing, was recommended.

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