Abstract
The role of constituent intermetallic particles in the pitting corrosion of aluminium (Al) alloys is well recognised. A definitive quantification of the role of unique constituent particles has contributed towards an enhanced understanding of Al-alloy corrosion, however the complexity of Al-alloy microstructures warrants further attention. In the present work we identify a unique intermetallic type in contemporary versions of AA2024-T3, which has a two-phase structure, defined by two distinct crystal types, and distinct compositions. Detailed characterisation is used to unambiguously define this constituent, along with its role in localised corrosion.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 160-171 |
Journal | Corrosion Science: the journal on environmental degradation of materials and its control |
Volume | 113 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2016 |
Keywords
- A: aluminium
- A: intermetallics
- B: TEM
- B: STEM
- C: pitting corrosion
- AA2024