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How solute atoms control aqueous corrosion of Al-alloys

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  • Huan Zhao

    (Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung
    Xi’an Jiaotong University)

  • Yue Yin

    (Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung)

  • Yuxiang Wu

    (Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung)

  • Siyuan Zhang

    (Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung)

  • Andrea M. Mingers

    (Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung)

  • Dirk Ponge

    (Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung)

  • Baptiste Gault

    (Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung
    Imperial College London)

  • Michael Rohwerder

    (Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung)

  • Dierk Raabe

    (Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung)

Abstract

Aluminum alloys play an important role in circular metallurgy due to their good recyclability and 95% energy gain when made from scrap. Their low density and high strength translate linearly to lower greenhouse gas emissions in transportation, and their excellent corrosion resistance enhances product longevity. The durability of Al alloys stems from the dense barrier oxide film strongly bonded to the surface, preventing further degradation. However, despite decades of research, the individual elemental reactions and their influence on the nanoscale characteristics of the oxide film during corrosion in multicomponent Al alloys remain unresolved questions. Here, we build up a direct correlation between the near-atomistic picture of the corrosion oxide film and the solute reactivity in the aqueous corrosion of a high-strength Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy. We reveal the formation of nanocrystalline Al oxide and highlight the solute partitioning between the oxide and the matrix and segregation to the internal interface. The sharp decrease in partitioning content of Mg in the peak-aged alloy emphasizes the impact of heat treatment on the oxide stability and corrosion kinetics. Through H isotopic labelling with deuterium, we provide direct evidence that the oxide acts as a trap for this element, pointing at the essential role of the Al oxide might act as a kinetic barrier in preventing H embrittlement. Our findings advance the mechanistic understanding of further improving the stability of Al oxide, guiding the design of corrosion-resistant alloys for potential applications.

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  • Huan Zhao & Yue Yin & Yuxiang Wu & Siyuan Zhang & Andrea M. Mingers & Dirk Ponge & Baptiste Gault & Michael Rohwerder & Dierk Raabe, 2024. "How solute atoms control aqueous corrosion of Al-alloys," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 15(1), pages 1-9, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:15:y:2024:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-024-44802-5
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-44802-5
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