The phosphate protective film and micro-galvanic corrosion of biological Mg-3Zn-xNd (x = 0, 0.6, 1.2) alloys were investigated by scanning and transmission electron microscopy, quasi-in-situ observation, scanning Kelv...The phosphate protective film and micro-galvanic corrosion of biological Mg-3Zn-xNd (x = 0, 0.6, 1.2) alloys were investigated by scanning and transmission electron microscopy, quasi-in-situ observation, scanning Kelvin probe force microscopy (SKPFM) and electrochemical tests. The results revealed the Mg-Zn-Nd phases formed in Mg-3Zn alloy contained with Nd. Adding Nd resulted in a significant decline in the cracks of the phosphate protective film and micro-galvanic corrosion of alloys, which were recorded by quasi-in-situ observation. In addition, the Volta potential difference of Mg-Zn-Nd/α-Mg (~ 188 mV) was lower than MgZn/α-Mg (~ 419 mV) and Zn-rich/α-Mg (~ 260 mV), and the corrosion rates of alloys markedly decreased after the addition of 0.6 wt% Nd. The improvement in corrosion resistance of Nd-containing alloys was mainly attributed to the following: (i) the addition of Nd reduced the Volta potential difference (second phases/α-Mg);(ii) the phosphate protective film containing Nd_(2)O_(3) deposited on the surface of the alloys, effectively preventing the penetration of harmful anions.展开更多
The effects of heat-treatment on corrosion behavior of Mg-15Gd-2Zn-0.39Zr alloys were investigated through microstructure characterization, corrosion tests, and scanning Kelvin probe force microscope(SKPFM) analysis. ...The effects of heat-treatment on corrosion behavior of Mg-15Gd-2Zn-0.39Zr alloys were investigated through microstructure characterization, corrosion tests, and scanning Kelvin probe force microscope(SKPFM) analysis. In long-term corrosion experiments, the corrosion rates of Mg-Gd-Zn-Zr alloys were mainly determined by the effects of micro-galvanic corrosion. During heat-treatment, the β-(Mg,Zn)3Gd eutectic phase in as-cast alloys transformed into a long-period stacking ordered(LPSO) phase, coupled with the precipitation of small precipitates. As heat-treatment proceeded, the local potential and the volume fraction of the LPSO phases reduced gradually compared with the eutectic phase, which resulted in a remarkable decrease of the micro-galvanic effect between the second phase and Mg matrix. As a result, the corrosion resistance of heat-treated alloys improved significantly.展开更多
In this work,the beneficial effect of Sn addition on the corrosion resistance mechanism of Cr-Mo low alloy steel was studied.Results demonstrated that Sn improves the corrosion resistance of the steel matrix mainly by...In this work,the beneficial effect of Sn addition on the corrosion resistance mechanism of Cr-Mo low alloy steel was studied.Results demonstrated that Sn improves the corrosion resistance of the steel matrix mainly by influencing the microstructural transformation.Sn addition and the synergistic effect of Sn,Cr,and Mo promote the formation of α-FeOOH,SnO_(2),SnO,Cr(OH)_(3),and molybdates,lead to the improved protection and stability of the rust layer.This synergistic effect also endows the inner rust layer with cation selectivity,preventing the further penetration of Cl-and inhibiting the localized corrosion of steel.展开更多
It is a long-term challenge to further improve the corrosion resistance while ensuring the strength of magnesium(Mg)alloys.Revealing the effect of potential fluctuation on the micro-galvanic corrosion and the subseque...It is a long-term challenge to further improve the corrosion resistance while ensuring the strength of magnesium(Mg)alloys.Revealing the effect of potential fluctuation on the micro-galvanic corrosion and the subsequent film formation is important for understanding the corrosion mechanism of Mg alloys with multiple strengthening phases/structures.Here,we prepared the high-strength Mg-14.4Er-1.44Zn-0.3Zr(wt.%)alloys containing hybrid structures,i.e.,elongated long-period stacking ordered(LPSO)blocks+intragranular stacking faults(SFs)/LPSO lamellae.The Mg alloy with elongated LPSO blocks and intragranular LPSO lamellae(EZ-500 alloy)obtains good corrosion resistance(2.2 mm y^(–1)),while the Mg alloy containing elongated LPSO blocks and intragranular SFs(EZ-400 alloy)shows a significantly higher corrosion rate(6.9 mm y^(–1)).The results of scanning Kelvin probe force microscopy(SKPFM)show the elongated LPSO blocks act as cathode phase(87 mV in EZ-400 alloy),and the SFs serve as the weak anode(30 mV in EZ-400 alloy),resulting in high potential fluctuation in EZ-400 alloy.On the contrary,both elongated blocks and intragranular lamellae are cathodic LPSO phase(67–69 mV)in EZ-500 alloy,leading to a lower potential fluctuation.Quasi in-situ atomic force microscope(AFM)observation indicates that high potential fluctuation would cause strong micro-galvanic corrosion,and subsequently leads to the failure in rapid formation of corrosion film,finally forming a loose and porous film,while relatively low potential fluctuation could result in more uniform corrosion mode and facilitate the rapid formation of protective film.Therefore,we propose that it is an effective way to develop high-strength corrosionresistant Mg alloys by controlling the potential fluctuation to form a“uniform potential”strengthening microstructure。展开更多
The effect of different Zn concentrations(0 wt.%,1 wt.%,3 wt.%,and 6 wt.%)on the microstructure,cor-rosion property,and mechanical property of Mg-0.3Sc-x Zn(x=0 wt.%,1 wt.%,3 wt.%,and 6 wt.%)alloys was investigated.He...The effect of different Zn concentrations(0 wt.%,1 wt.%,3 wt.%,and 6 wt.%)on the microstructure,cor-rosion property,and mechanical property of Mg-0.3Sc-x Zn(x=0 wt.%,1 wt.%,3 wt.%,and 6 wt.%)alloys was investigated.Here,MSZ1 alloy exhibits the highest corrosion resistance(0.194 mm/y)and appropriate mechanical properties with an ultimate tensile strength of 228 MPa and elongation of 19%.The superior corrosion resistance of Mg-0.3Sc-1Zn alloys is attributed to the homogeneous volta-potential distribution and the dense corrosion product film.With the increase in zinc content,the strength and plasticity of Mg-0.3Sc-x Zn alloys(x=0 wt.%,1 wt.%,3 wt.%,6 wt.%)improved to some extent.The precipitated ScZn phase plays the role of the second phase strengthening,which enables MSZ6 to obtain the maximum tensile strength.However,the ScZn phase with low volta potential intensifies the galvanic corrosion,re-sulting in the decline of the corrosion performance.展开更多
Simultaneously improving the mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of magnesium(Mg)alloys is a long-standing challenge to be solved in their engineering applications.In this work,we find that trace Er additio...Simultaneously improving the mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of magnesium(Mg)alloys is a long-standing challenge to be solved in their engineering applications.In this work,we find that trace Er addition can improve the mechanical and anti-corrosion properties of Mg-1.4Al-0.4Mn-0.4Ca-0.3Er(wt%,AMXE)dilute alloy synergistically,especially reducing the corrosion rate(0.75 mm y-1)by one order of magnitude compared with the reference Mg-1.4Al-0.4Mn-0.4Ca(AMX)alloy and making it comparable to that of high-purity Mg.Adding trace Er reduces the dynamic recrystallization degree and increases the strengthening phase particles,which is mainly responsible for the increase of yield strength by 42 MPa.The addition of Er promotes the formation of much less noble Al8Mn4Er with effective Fe trapping ability and induces dislocation segregation,thus dramatically reducing micro-galvanic corrosion tendency.Meanwhile,Er addition promotes the formation of a more passivation and dense corrosion film.These two factors together lead to the extremely low corrosion rate of AMXE alloy.Our findings are expected to promote the development of low alloyed high performance Mg alloys.展开更多
The mechanics-corrosion and strength-ductility tradeoffs of magnesium(Mg)alloys have limited their applications in fields such as orthopedic implants.Herein,a fine-grain structure consisting of weak anodic nano-lamell...The mechanics-corrosion and strength-ductility tradeoffs of magnesium(Mg)alloys have limited their applications in fields such as orthopedic implants.Herein,a fine-grain structure consisting of weak anodic nano-lamellar solute-enriched stacking faults(SESFs)with the average thickness of 8 nm and spacing of 16 nm is constructed in an as-extruded Mg96.9Y1.2Ho1.2Zn0.6Zr0.1(at.%)alloy,obtaining a high yield strength(YS)of 370 MPa,an excellent elongation(EL)of 17%,and a low corrosion rate of 0.30 mm y−1(close to that of high-pure Mg)in a uniform corrosion mode.Through scanning Kelvin probe force microscopy(SKPFM),one-dimensional nanostructured SESFs are identified as the weak anode(∼24 mV)for the first time.The excellent corrosion resistance is mainly related to the weak anodic nature of SESFs and their nano-lamellar structure,leading to the more uniform potential distribution to weaken galvanic corrosion and the release of abundant Y^(3+)/Ho^(3+)from SESFs to form a more protective film with an outer Ca_(10)(PO_(4))_(6)(OH)_(2)/Y_(2)O_(3)/Ho_(2)O_(3) layer(thickness percentage of this layer:72.45%).For comparison,the as-cast alloy containing block 18R long period stacking ordered(LPSO)phase and the heat-treated alloy with fine lamellar 18R-LPSO phase(thickness:80 nm,spacing:120 nm)are also studied,and the characteristics of SESFs and 18R-LPSO phase,such as the weak anode nature of the former and the cathode nature of the latter(37-90 mV),are distinguished under the same alloy composition.Ultimately,we put forward the idea of designing Mg alloys with high mechanical and anti-corrosion properties by constructing"homogeneous potential strengthening microstructure",such as the weak anode nano-lamellar SESFs structure.展开更多
The weak corrosion resistance of magnesium and its alloys greatly limited the industrial application.Though functional self-healing coatings have been proposed as countermeasures,repeated damages on coatings under pra...The weak corrosion resistance of magnesium and its alloys greatly limited the industrial application.Though functional self-healing coatings have been proposed as countermeasures,repeated damages on coatings under practical installation and complex external environments could require self-adaptive cor-rosion protection against multiple abrasions.In this study,an ultra-high corrosion-resistant Mg-1Zn-1Sc(wt.%)alloy with a corrosion rate of 0.087 mm/y has been designed and prepared,which has fine grains and uniform structure of a nano-scale ScZn phase with low potential.A unique and dense corrosion prod-uct film with a three-layered structure was found and studied on Mg-1Zn-1Sc alloy,providing excellent corrosion protection.In addition,the formation and protection mechanisms of the three-layered corrosion product film on Mg-1Zn-1Sc alloy have been discussed and proposed.The growth behavior of protective corrosion product film could be driven by the synergy of Sc and Zn elements.Furthermore,with the in-crease of Sc content,the strength,plasticity,and corrosion resistance of Mg-1Zn-x Sc(x=0,0.2,0.6,1.0,in wt.%)alloys increased simultaneously.The high corrosion resistance and moderate mechanical perfor-mance qualify Mg-1Zn-1Sc alloy as a promising candidate for diverse industrial applications.展开更多
In this work,trace Li was introduced to strengthen Zn–4Cu alloys.The results indicated that trace amounts of Li contributed to a significant increase in strength,resulting in an acceptable loss of elongation at fract...In this work,trace Li was introduced to strengthen Zn–4Cu alloys.The results indicated that trace amounts of Li contributed to a significant increase in strength,resulting in an acceptable loss of elongation at fracture.Additionally,Li in the form of LiZn_(4) led to more intensive galvanic corrosion,which accelerated the early corrosion rate.The release of a large amount of Zn^(2+),caused by the addition of Li,affected the phase composition of the main Zn-containing corrosion products.Moreover,the inhibition effect of the alloy on Staphylococcus aureus(S.aureus)was enhanced by the addition of 0.02 wt.%Li.展开更多
For the sake of improving the mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of biodegradable Mg alloy synergistically,various content of element V(0,0.05,0.10,0.15,0.20 wt.%)are introduced into an Mg-Zn-Y alloy with ...For the sake of improving the mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of biodegradable Mg alloy synergistically,various content of element V(0,0.05,0.10,0.15,0.20 wt.%)are introduced into an Mg-Zn-Y alloy with long-period stacking ordered(LPSO)structure,and the effects of V on its microstructure,mechanical properties and corrosion resistance are investigated systematically.The results indicate that the grains are effectively refined by V addition,and the primaryα-Mg in Mg-Zn-Y-V0.1 alloy is most significantly refined,with grain size being decreased by 62%.The amount of 18R LPSO structure is increased owing to the V addition.The growth mode of the second phase(W-phase and 18R LPSO structure)is transformed to divorced growth pattern,which ascribes to the thermodynamic drive force of V to promote the nucleation of LPSO phase.Thus,18R LPSO structure presents a continuous distribution.Due to grains refinement and modification of second phase,the tensile strength and strain of alloys are both enhanced effectively.Especially,the ultimate tensile strength and the elongation of V0.1 alloy are 254 MPa and 15.26%,which are 41%and 61%higher than those of V-free alloy,respectively.Owing to the continuously distributed 18R LPSO structure with refined grains and stable product film,the weight loss and hydrogen evolution corrosion rates of V0.1 alloy are 7.1 and 6.2 mmy^(-1),respectively,which are 42.6%and 45.4%lower than those of V-free alloy.展开更多
Adding Ti particles to magnesium alloy simultaneously enhances its strength and ductility.However,how these particles influence on Mg alloy’s corrosion performance is seldom reported.The corrosion behavior of AZ31-Ti...Adding Ti particles to magnesium alloy simultaneously enhances its strength and ductility.However,how these particles influence on Mg alloy’s corrosion performance is seldom reported.The corrosion behavior of AZ31-Ti composites containing titanium nanoparticles(1.5 and 5 wt%)and micron particles(10 wt%)prepared by powder metallurgical in 3.5 wt%NaCl solution was investigated.The results indicate that Ti particles serve as the primary location for the cathodic hydrogen reduction reaction,resulting in intense galvanic corrosion between the Ti and Mg matrix.Ti nanoparticles distributed at the interface of the original AZ31 powder were in a discontinuous mesh structure,thus failing to act as a barrier against corrosion.The corrosion products with the existence of numerous cracks gradually peel off during the corrosion process and cannot protect the matrix.The average corrosion rate P_(w) of AZ31,AZ31-1.5%Ti,AZ31-5%Ti,and AZ31-10%Ti after 7 days of immersion is 27.55,105.65,283.67,and 99.35 mm/y,respectively.Therefore,AZ31-Ti composites can be considered as potential candidates for degradable fracturing tools.Otherwise,it is recommended to improve their corrosion resistance through surface treatment.展开更多
One of the most intriguing methods of mitigating the hydrogen embrittlement of steels entails nano-precipitates that can trap H from enriching at vulnerable locations.However,controversial findings have been reported ...One of the most intriguing methods of mitigating the hydrogen embrittlement of steels entails nano-precipitates that can trap H from enriching at vulnerable locations.However,controversial findings have been reported on whether the incoherent NbC precipitates trap hydrogen.Here,by using in-situ scan-ning Kelvin probe force microscopy(SKPFM),we reveal the dynamic interaction of H with the border area of incoherent NbC nanoprecipitates in steel.Results indicate that the interaction between H flux and the interfaces varies amongst different precipitates,implying that H-trapping behaviours of incoherent NbC precipitates could be intrinsically diverse.Potential origins underlying the distinct behaviours are analyzed.展开更多
Revealing the localized corrosion process of Mg alloy is considered as one of the most significant ways for improving its corrosion resistance.The reliable monitor should be high distinguishability and real-time in li...Revealing the localized corrosion process of Mg alloy is considered as one of the most significant ways for improving its corrosion resistance.The reliable monitor should be high distinguishability and real-time in liquid environment.Herein,Mg-9Al-1Fe and Mg-9Al-1Fe-1Gd alloys were designed to highlight the impact of intermetallic on the corrosion behaviour.In-situ AFM with a special electrolyte circulation system and quasi-in-situ SEM observation were used to monitor the corrosion process of the designed alloys.SEM-EDS and TEM-SAED were applied to identify the intermetallic in the designed alloys,and their volta potentials were measured by SKPFM.According to the real-time and real-space in-situ AFM monitor,the corrosion process consisted of dissolution of anodicα-Mg phase,accumulation of corrosion products around cathodic phase and shedding of some fine cathodic phase.Then,the localized corrosion process of Mg alloy was revealed combined with the results of the monitor of corrosion process and Volta potential difference.展开更多
The role of the rare earth element Sm in as-cast Zn-5AI alloy was studied in this work.A three times higher improvement than the control group on corrosion resistance was found with rare earth Sm adding(0.15 wt%).By u...The role of the rare earth element Sm in as-cast Zn-5AI alloy was studied in this work.A three times higher improvement than the control group on corrosion resistance was found with rare earth Sm adding(0.15 wt%).By using an electron prove micro analyzer(EPMA),focused ion beam(FIB)and scanning Kelvin probe force microscopy(SKPFM)techniques,two main mechanisms of the premium performance of the Sm adding were revealed.One was that the non-uniform nucleation and component undercooling induced by Sm adding,reduced theα-AI layer spacing thus improved the covering efficiency of the Al_(2)O_(3)film.The other was that the dissolved Sm in the Zn/Al eutectic structure modulated the electron work function thus induced the attenuation of Volta potential discrepancy.The experimental results show that when the addition of Sm is 0.15 wt%,the minimum Volta potential difference betweenα-AI andη-Zn phases is achieved,and excessive or deficient Sm addition will increase the Volta potential difference.展开更多
主要介绍了几种目前应用比较广泛的氢分布检测技术的原理及其在氢渗透和氢脆研究中的应用,包括三维原子探针(Atom Probe Tomography,APT)、扫描开尔文探针力显微镜(Scanning Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy,SKPFM)、二次离子质谱法(Seco...主要介绍了几种目前应用比较广泛的氢分布检测技术的原理及其在氢渗透和氢脆研究中的应用,包括三维原子探针(Atom Probe Tomography,APT)、扫描开尔文探针力显微镜(Scanning Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy,SKPFM)、二次离子质谱法(Secondary Ion Mass Spectroscopy,SIMS)和氢微印技术(Hydrogen microprinting technique,HMT),以及可用来检测氢浓度的热脱附质谱技术(Thermal desorption spectrometry,TDS)等。总结了几种检测技术的原理和特点,并简要介绍了它们在与H有关领域里的典型应用。其中,APT和SIMS是利用质谱法直接检测H,以获得H在材料中的分布;SKPFM是通过H引起的电位变化,来获得H的分布;HMT是通过置换反应,即H原子将Ag+置换为Ag原子,Ag原子沉积在试样表面的分布来表征H的分布;热脱附法则是通过恒定的升温速率下H脱附速率对不同陷阱的敏感性差异,来获得不同陷阱中的H浓度以及H与陷阱的相互作用。这几种检测技术的空间分辨率可达亚纳米、纳米、微米至数微米直至毫米级。另外,SKPFM还具有时间分辨的功能。这些技术在H检测方面的应用,使得研究者对H在材料中的微观分布与聚集状态有了直观地认识,进而对由氢引起的失效破坏(即氢致延迟断裂的微观机理)有了更深刻的理解。最后还介绍了目前比较常用的检测H浓度的方法。展开更多
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文摘The phosphate protective film and micro-galvanic corrosion of biological Mg-3Zn-xNd (x = 0, 0.6, 1.2) alloys were investigated by scanning and transmission electron microscopy, quasi-in-situ observation, scanning Kelvin probe force microscopy (SKPFM) and electrochemical tests. The results revealed the Mg-Zn-Nd phases formed in Mg-3Zn alloy contained with Nd. Adding Nd resulted in a significant decline in the cracks of the phosphate protective film and micro-galvanic corrosion of alloys, which were recorded by quasi-in-situ observation. In addition, the Volta potential difference of Mg-Zn-Nd/α-Mg (~ 188 mV) was lower than MgZn/α-Mg (~ 419 mV) and Zn-rich/α-Mg (~ 260 mV), and the corrosion rates of alloys markedly decreased after the addition of 0.6 wt% Nd. The improvement in corrosion resistance of Nd-containing alloys was mainly attributed to the following: (i) the addition of Nd reduced the Volta potential difference (second phases/α-Mg);(ii) the phosphate protective film containing Nd_(2)O_(3) deposited on the surface of the alloys, effectively preventing the penetration of harmful anions.
基金Funding from the U.S.Army Research Laboratory under agreement No.W911NF-14–2–0005 with Dr.Joe Labukas as project manager supported co-author JMFFunding by the Office of Naval Research grant No.N000141210967 with Dr.David A.Shifler as scientific officer supported co-author LGBThe Bruker Dimension Icon AFM utilized in this work is located in the Boise State University Surface Science Laboratory(SSL),which is part of the FaCT Core Facility,RRID:SCR_024733,that receives support from the National Institutes of Health under the Institutional Development Awards Program of the National Institute of General Medical Sciences via grants#P20GM148321 and P20GM103408,the former of which also partially supports co-authors CME and PHD.
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 51531007 and 51771050)the National program for the Young Top-notch Professionalsthe Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (N170205002)
文摘The effects of heat-treatment on corrosion behavior of Mg-15Gd-2Zn-0.39Zr alloys were investigated through microstructure characterization, corrosion tests, and scanning Kelvin probe force microscope(SKPFM) analysis. In long-term corrosion experiments, the corrosion rates of Mg-Gd-Zn-Zr alloys were mainly determined by the effects of micro-galvanic corrosion. During heat-treatment, the β-(Mg,Zn)3Gd eutectic phase in as-cast alloys transformed into a long-period stacking ordered(LPSO) phase, coupled with the precipitation of small precipitates. As heat-treatment proceeded, the local potential and the volume fraction of the LPSO phases reduced gradually compared with the eutectic phase, which resulted in a remarkable decrease of the micro-galvanic effect between the second phase and Mg matrix. As a result, the corrosion resistance of heat-treated alloys improved significantly.
基金This work was supported by National Key R&D Program of China(2017YFB0702100)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.FRF-MP-18-002)。
文摘In this work,the beneficial effect of Sn addition on the corrosion resistance mechanism of Cr-Mo low alloy steel was studied.Results demonstrated that Sn improves the corrosion resistance of the steel matrix mainly by influencing the microstructural transformation.Sn addition and the synergistic effect of Sn,Cr,and Mo promote the formation of α-FeOOH,SnO_(2),SnO,Cr(OH)_(3),and molybdates,lead to the improved protection and stability of the rust layer.This synergistic effect also endows the inner rust layer with cation selectivity,preventing the further penetration of Cl-and inhibiting the localized corrosion of steel.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51871069,52071093,and 52201137)the Opening Project of Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Structural Materials and Application Technology(No.ASMA202205)+1 种基金the Student Research and Innovation Fund of the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.3072022GIP1004)the Beijing Municipal Natural Science Foundation(No.2202004).
文摘It is a long-term challenge to further improve the corrosion resistance while ensuring the strength of magnesium(Mg)alloys.Revealing the effect of potential fluctuation on the micro-galvanic corrosion and the subsequent film formation is important for understanding the corrosion mechanism of Mg alloys with multiple strengthening phases/structures.Here,we prepared the high-strength Mg-14.4Er-1.44Zn-0.3Zr(wt.%)alloys containing hybrid structures,i.e.,elongated long-period stacking ordered(LPSO)blocks+intragranular stacking faults(SFs)/LPSO lamellae.The Mg alloy with elongated LPSO blocks and intragranular LPSO lamellae(EZ-500 alloy)obtains good corrosion resistance(2.2 mm y^(–1)),while the Mg alloy containing elongated LPSO blocks and intragranular SFs(EZ-400 alloy)shows a significantly higher corrosion rate(6.9 mm y^(–1)).The results of scanning Kelvin probe force microscopy(SKPFM)show the elongated LPSO blocks act as cathode phase(87 mV in EZ-400 alloy),and the SFs serve as the weak anode(30 mV in EZ-400 alloy),resulting in high potential fluctuation in EZ-400 alloy.On the contrary,both elongated blocks and intragranular lamellae are cathodic LPSO phase(67–69 mV)in EZ-500 alloy,leading to a lower potential fluctuation.Quasi in-situ atomic force microscope(AFM)observation indicates that high potential fluctuation would cause strong micro-galvanic corrosion,and subsequently leads to the failure in rapid formation of corrosion film,finally forming a loose and porous film,while relatively low potential fluctuation could result in more uniform corrosion mode and facilitate the rapid formation of protective film.Therefore,we propose that it is an effective way to develop high-strength corrosionresistant Mg alloys by controlling the potential fluctuation to form a“uniform potential”strengthening microstructure。
基金financial support from the fi-nancial supports from the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2021YFB3701100)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52225101 and 52171103)+1 种基金Guangdong Major Project of Basic and Applied Basic Research(No.2020B0301030006)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2020CDJDPT001).
文摘The effect of different Zn concentrations(0 wt.%,1 wt.%,3 wt.%,and 6 wt.%)on the microstructure,cor-rosion property,and mechanical property of Mg-0.3Sc-x Zn(x=0 wt.%,1 wt.%,3 wt.%,and 6 wt.%)alloys was investigated.Here,MSZ1 alloy exhibits the highest corrosion resistance(0.194 mm/y)and appropriate mechanical properties with an ultimate tensile strength of 228 MPa and elongation of 19%.The superior corrosion resistance of Mg-0.3Sc-1Zn alloys is attributed to the homogeneous volta-potential distribution and the dense corrosion product film.With the increase in zinc content,the strength and plasticity of Mg-0.3Sc-x Zn alloys(x=0 wt.%,1 wt.%,3 wt.%,6 wt.%)improved to some extent.The precipitated ScZn phase plays the role of the second phase strengthening,which enables MSZ6 to obtain the maximum tensile strength.However,the ScZn phase with low volta potential intensifies the galvanic corrosion,re-sulting in the decline of the corrosion performance.
基金support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.51871069 and 52071093)the Opening Project of Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Structural Materials and Application Technology (No.ASMA202205).
文摘Simultaneously improving the mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of magnesium(Mg)alloys is a long-standing challenge to be solved in their engineering applications.In this work,we find that trace Er addition can improve the mechanical and anti-corrosion properties of Mg-1.4Al-0.4Mn-0.4Ca-0.3Er(wt%,AMXE)dilute alloy synergistically,especially reducing the corrosion rate(0.75 mm y-1)by one order of magnitude compared with the reference Mg-1.4Al-0.4Mn-0.4Ca(AMX)alloy and making it comparable to that of high-purity Mg.Adding trace Er reduces the dynamic recrystallization degree and increases the strengthening phase particles,which is mainly responsible for the increase of yield strength by 42 MPa.The addition of Er promotes the formation of much less noble Al8Mn4Er with effective Fe trapping ability and induces dislocation segregation,thus dramatically reducing micro-galvanic corrosion tendency.Meanwhile,Er addition promotes the formation of a more passivation and dense corrosion film.These two factors together lead to the extremely low corrosion rate of AMXE alloy.Our findings are expected to promote the development of low alloyed high performance Mg alloys.
基金the support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51871069,52071093)the Zhejiang Province Key Research and Development Plan,China(2021C01086)Student Research and Innovation Fund of the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(3072022GIP1004)。
文摘The mechanics-corrosion and strength-ductility tradeoffs of magnesium(Mg)alloys have limited their applications in fields such as orthopedic implants.Herein,a fine-grain structure consisting of weak anodic nano-lamellar solute-enriched stacking faults(SESFs)with the average thickness of 8 nm and spacing of 16 nm is constructed in an as-extruded Mg96.9Y1.2Ho1.2Zn0.6Zr0.1(at.%)alloy,obtaining a high yield strength(YS)of 370 MPa,an excellent elongation(EL)of 17%,and a low corrosion rate of 0.30 mm y−1(close to that of high-pure Mg)in a uniform corrosion mode.Through scanning Kelvin probe force microscopy(SKPFM),one-dimensional nanostructured SESFs are identified as the weak anode(∼24 mV)for the first time.The excellent corrosion resistance is mainly related to the weak anodic nature of SESFs and their nano-lamellar structure,leading to the more uniform potential distribution to weaken galvanic corrosion and the release of abundant Y^(3+)/Ho^(3+)from SESFs to form a more protective film with an outer Ca_(10)(PO_(4))_(6)(OH)_(2)/Y_(2)O_(3)/Ho_(2)O_(3) layer(thickness percentage of this layer:72.45%).For comparison,the as-cast alloy containing block 18R long period stacking ordered(LPSO)phase and the heat-treated alloy with fine lamellar 18R-LPSO phase(thickness:80 nm,spacing:120 nm)are also studied,and the characteristics of SESFs and 18R-LPSO phase,such as the weak anode nature of the former and the cathode nature of the latter(37-90 mV),are distinguished under the same alloy composition.Ultimately,we put forward the idea of designing Mg alloys with high mechanical and anti-corrosion properties by constructing"homogeneous potential strengthening microstructure",such as the weak anode nano-lamellar SESFs structure.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52225101 and 52171103)the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2021YFB3701100)+1 种基金the Guangdong Major Project of Basic and Applied Basic Research(No.2020B0301030006)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2020CDJDPT001).
文摘The weak corrosion resistance of magnesium and its alloys greatly limited the industrial application.Though functional self-healing coatings have been proposed as countermeasures,repeated damages on coatings under practical installation and complex external environments could require self-adaptive cor-rosion protection against multiple abrasions.In this study,an ultra-high corrosion-resistant Mg-1Zn-1Sc(wt.%)alloy with a corrosion rate of 0.087 mm/y has been designed and prepared,which has fine grains and uniform structure of a nano-scale ScZn phase with low potential.A unique and dense corrosion prod-uct film with a three-layered structure was found and studied on Mg-1Zn-1Sc alloy,providing excellent corrosion protection.In addition,the formation and protection mechanisms of the three-layered corrosion product film on Mg-1Zn-1Sc alloy have been discussed and proposed.The growth behavior of protective corrosion product film could be driven by the synergy of Sc and Zn elements.Furthermore,with the in-crease of Sc content,the strength,plasticity,and corrosion resistance of Mg-1Zn-x Sc(x=0,0.2,0.6,1.0,in wt.%)alloys increased simultaneously.The high corrosion resistance and moderate mechanical perfor-mance qualify Mg-1Zn-1Sc alloy as a promising candidate for diverse industrial applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51971035 and U1964204).
文摘In this work,trace Li was introduced to strengthen Zn–4Cu alloys.The results indicated that trace amounts of Li contributed to a significant increase in strength,resulting in an acceptable loss of elongation at fracture.Additionally,Li in the form of LiZn_(4) led to more intensive galvanic corrosion,which accelerated the early corrosion rate.The release of a large amount of Zn^(2+),caused by the addition of Li,affected the phase composition of the main Zn-containing corrosion products.Moreover,the inhibition effect of the alloy on Staphylococcus aureus(S.aureus)was enhanced by the addition of 0.02 wt.%Li.
基金supported financially by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51825401,51474153 and 51574175)。
文摘For the sake of improving the mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of biodegradable Mg alloy synergistically,various content of element V(0,0.05,0.10,0.15,0.20 wt.%)are introduced into an Mg-Zn-Y alloy with long-period stacking ordered(LPSO)structure,and the effects of V on its microstructure,mechanical properties and corrosion resistance are investigated systematically.The results indicate that the grains are effectively refined by V addition,and the primaryα-Mg in Mg-Zn-Y-V0.1 alloy is most significantly refined,with grain size being decreased by 62%.The amount of 18R LPSO structure is increased owing to the V addition.The growth mode of the second phase(W-phase and 18R LPSO structure)is transformed to divorced growth pattern,which ascribes to the thermodynamic drive force of V to promote the nucleation of LPSO phase.Thus,18R LPSO structure presents a continuous distribution.Due to grains refinement and modification of second phase,the tensile strength and strain of alloys are both enhanced effectively.Especially,the ultimate tensile strength and the elongation of V0.1 alloy are 254 MPa and 15.26%,which are 41%and 61%higher than those of V-free alloy,respectively.Owing to the continuously distributed 18R LPSO structure with refined grains and stable product film,the weight loss and hydrogen evolution corrosion rates of V0.1 alloy are 7.1 and 6.2 mmy^(-1),respectively,which are 42.6%and 45.4%lower than those of V-free alloy.
基金funded by the Guangdong Major Project of Basic and Applied Basic Research (Grant No.2020B0301030006)。
文摘Adding Ti particles to magnesium alloy simultaneously enhances its strength and ductility.However,how these particles influence on Mg alloy’s corrosion performance is seldom reported.The corrosion behavior of AZ31-Ti composites containing titanium nanoparticles(1.5 and 5 wt%)and micron particles(10 wt%)prepared by powder metallurgical in 3.5 wt%NaCl solution was investigated.The results indicate that Ti particles serve as the primary location for the cathodic hydrogen reduction reaction,resulting in intense galvanic corrosion between the Ti and Mg matrix.Ti nanoparticles distributed at the interface of the original AZ31 powder were in a discontinuous mesh structure,thus failing to act as a barrier against corrosion.The corrosion products with the existence of numerous cracks gradually peel off during the corrosion process and cannot protect the matrix.The average corrosion rate P_(w) of AZ31,AZ31-1.5%Ti,AZ31-5%Ti,and AZ31-10%Ti after 7 days of immersion is 27.55,105.65,283.67,and 99.35 mm/y,respectively.Therefore,AZ31-Ti composites can be considered as potential candidates for degradable fracturing tools.Otherwise,it is recommended to improve their corrosion resistance through surface treatment.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foun-dation of China under grant Nos.52231003,52301073,52271049,and 52201063.
文摘One of the most intriguing methods of mitigating the hydrogen embrittlement of steels entails nano-precipitates that can trap H from enriching at vulnerable locations.However,controversial findings have been reported on whether the incoherent NbC precipitates trap hydrogen.Here,by using in-situ scan-ning Kelvin probe force microscopy(SKPFM),we reveal the dynamic interaction of H with the border area of incoherent NbC nanoprecipitates in steel.Results indicate that the interaction between H flux and the interfaces varies amongst different precipitates,implying that H-trapping behaviours of incoherent NbC precipitates could be intrinsically diverse.Potential origins underlying the distinct behaviours are analyzed.
基金support by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51961026)the Interdisciplinary Innovation Fund of Nanchang University(Project No.2019-9166-27060003).
文摘Revealing the localized corrosion process of Mg alloy is considered as one of the most significant ways for improving its corrosion resistance.The reliable monitor should be high distinguishability and real-time in liquid environment.Herein,Mg-9Al-1Fe and Mg-9Al-1Fe-1Gd alloys were designed to highlight the impact of intermetallic on the corrosion behaviour.In-situ AFM with a special electrolyte circulation system and quasi-in-situ SEM observation were used to monitor the corrosion process of the designed alloys.SEM-EDS and TEM-SAED were applied to identify the intermetallic in the designed alloys,and their volta potentials were measured by SKPFM.According to the real-time and real-space in-situ AFM monitor,the corrosion process consisted of dissolution of anodicα-Mg phase,accumulation of corrosion products around cathodic phase and shedding of some fine cathodic phase.Then,the localized corrosion process of Mg alloy was revealed combined with the results of the monitor of corrosion process and Volta potential difference.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51974097,52161010)Central Government Guides Local Science and Technology Development Special Projects(20194011)+1 种基金the Program of"One Hundred Talented People"of Guizhou Province(20164014)Guizhou Province Science and Technology Project(20175656,20175788,20191414,20192162)。
文摘The role of the rare earth element Sm in as-cast Zn-5AI alloy was studied in this work.A three times higher improvement than the control group on corrosion resistance was found with rare earth Sm adding(0.15 wt%).By using an electron prove micro analyzer(EPMA),focused ion beam(FIB)and scanning Kelvin probe force microscopy(SKPFM)techniques,two main mechanisms of the premium performance of the Sm adding were revealed.One was that the non-uniform nucleation and component undercooling induced by Sm adding,reduced theα-AI layer spacing thus improved the covering efficiency of the Al_(2)O_(3)film.The other was that the dissolved Sm in the Zn/Al eutectic structure modulated the electron work function thus induced the attenuation of Volta potential discrepancy.The experimental results show that when the addition of Sm is 0.15 wt%,the minimum Volta potential difference betweenα-AI andη-Zn phases is achieved,and excessive or deficient Sm addition will increase the Volta potential difference.
文摘主要介绍了几种目前应用比较广泛的氢分布检测技术的原理及其在氢渗透和氢脆研究中的应用,包括三维原子探针(Atom Probe Tomography,APT)、扫描开尔文探针力显微镜(Scanning Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy,SKPFM)、二次离子质谱法(Secondary Ion Mass Spectroscopy,SIMS)和氢微印技术(Hydrogen microprinting technique,HMT),以及可用来检测氢浓度的热脱附质谱技术(Thermal desorption spectrometry,TDS)等。总结了几种检测技术的原理和特点,并简要介绍了它们在与H有关领域里的典型应用。其中,APT和SIMS是利用质谱法直接检测H,以获得H在材料中的分布;SKPFM是通过H引起的电位变化,来获得H的分布;HMT是通过置换反应,即H原子将Ag+置换为Ag原子,Ag原子沉积在试样表面的分布来表征H的分布;热脱附法则是通过恒定的升温速率下H脱附速率对不同陷阱的敏感性差异,来获得不同陷阱中的H浓度以及H与陷阱的相互作用。这几种检测技术的空间分辨率可达亚纳米、纳米、微米至数微米直至毫米级。另外,SKPFM还具有时间分辨的功能。这些技术在H检测方面的应用,使得研究者对H在材料中的微观分布与聚集状态有了直观地认识,进而对由氢引起的失效破坏(即氢致延迟断裂的微观机理)有了更深刻的理解。最后还介绍了目前比较常用的检测H浓度的方法。
