Corrosion Characterization of Magnesium Alloys – The Role of Process Parameters

Abstract:

The present work presents a comparative study of FSW die cast AM50 Mg alloy. The main focus is the effect of the FSW metallurgy on the corrosion behavior of the alloy. AC and DC polarization tests were carried out on the FSW Mg alloys. The microstructure was examined using electron microscopy (SEM).

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volumes 783-786)
• Pages: 346-351
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.783-786.346
• Online since: May 2014
• Authors: Guy Ben Hamu
• Keywords: AM50, Corrosion Behavior, FSW, Microstructure

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