In situ observation of pitting corrosion of the Zr50Cu40Al10 bulk metallic glass

B. A. Green; R. V. Steward; I. Kim; C. K. Choi; P. K. Liaw; K. D. Kihm; Y. Yokoyama

doi:10.1016/j.intermet.2008.12.011

In situ observation of pitting corrosion of the Zr₅₀Cu₄₀Al₁₀ bulk metallic glass

B. A. Green, R. V. Steward, I. Kim, C. K. Choi, P. K. Liaw, K. D. Kihm, Y. Yokoyama

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Abstract

The polarization behavior of a Zr₅₀Cu₄₀Al₁₀ (atomic percent) bulk metallic glass was investigated in a 0.6 M NaCl electrolyte while being observed using optical microscopy (OM). In situ anodic-polarization experiments revealed a tendency towards a diffusion-controlled mechanism other than passivity. In situ OM images illustrated pits initiated at the corrosion potential (that is, open-circuit conditions). Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was utilized to examine the region where the corrosion pits initiated. SEM images showed that the area of pit initiation was surrounded by an oxide that formed on the surface due to the exposure to the NaCl electrolyte.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	568-571
Number of pages	4
Journal	Intermetallics
Volume	17
Issue number	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intermet.2008.12.011
Publication status	Published - 2009 Jul
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

B. corrosion
B. glasses, metallic
F. corrosion behavior

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Chemistry(all)
Mechanics of Materials
Mechanical Engineering
Metals and Alloys
Materials Chemistry

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