The protective surface film formed on molten ZK60 magnesium alloy in 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane/air atmospheres

Hukui Chen, Jianrui Liu, Weidong Huang

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Abstract

The composition, microstructure and growth kinetics of the surface film formed on molten ZK60 magnesium alloy in 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane/air mixture were investigated by using SEM, EDS, XRD, XPS and TG. The results show that the film formed in 0.01% 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane/air was non-protective, and its phase composition changed with melt temperature. At 760°C, the film was mainly composed of MgO and some MgF2 and ZrO2, whereas at 660°C it consisted mainly of MgO and Mg3N2. The film formed in air containing 0.1% 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane or higher was comprised of MgF2 and C with small amounts of MgO, and it was protective.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3639-3645
Number of pages7
JournalCorrosion Science
Volume52
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2010

Keywords

  • A. 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane
  • A. Molten magnesium alloy
  • C. Microstructure
  • C. Surface film

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