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International Journal of Metallurgical & Materials
Science and Engineering (IJMMSE)
ISSN 2278-2516
Vol. 3, Issue 2, Jun 2013, 21-32
© TJPRC Pvt. Ltd.
EFFECT OF SOME ALLOYING ELEMENTS AND HEAT TREATMENT ON THE
CORROSION BEHAVIOR OF AZ91 AND ZM60 MAGNESIUM ALLOYS
IBRAHIM M. GHAYAD, NABIL N. GIRGIS & AHMED N. ABDUL-AZIM
Central Metallurgical Research & Development Institute (CMRDI), Helwan, Cairo, Egypt
ABSTRACT
In the present work the corrosion behavior of Mg-Al alloy (AZ 91), with additions of Ca, Sr and rare earth
elements (mesh metal, MM), as well as Mg-Zn alloy (ZM 60), with addition of Cu aand MM, were investigated. Since the
anodic polarization behavior of Mg alloys was complicated, the anodic Tafel constants were difficult to be accurately
estimated, so polarization resistance (Rp, ohm cm2)
was taken as a corrosion parameter instead of calculating corrosion
current (Icorr).
The addition of Ca, Sr and MM in different amounts singly or in combinations improved corrosion resistance of
AZ91 alloy due to significant grain refinement which means smaller grains and higher grain boundary areas. The highest
resistance was obtained for the alloy AZ91-0.4 Ca-0.14 Sr-1.2 MM. Cu addition enhances corrosion resistance of ZM60
alloy till 2 wt% but further increase of copper had a determintal effect on ressitance due to galvanic action. Rare earths
imroved corrosion resitance of ZM60 alloys containing Cu. These alloys are more corrosion resistant than AZ91 alloys in
3.5% NaCl. Heat treatment, T6, imroved corrosion resistance of both magnesium alloy groups due to altering the size,
amount and distribution of the precipitated phases.
KEYWORDS: Magnesium Alloys, Corrosion, Polarization Resistance, Heat Treatment, Microstructure
INTRODUCTION
The need for weight reduction, particularly in aerospace, automobile, telecommunication and portable
microelectronics industries is important for materials selection. Magnesium alloys, with one quarter of the density of steel
and only two-thirds that of aluminium, and a strength to weight ratio that far exceeds either are a promising alternatives.
Unfortunately, the use of these alloys is limited due to their poor corrosion resistance. Corrosion resistance is especially
poor when a magnesium alloy contains specific metallic impurities or when magnesium alloy is exposed to aggressive
electrolyte species such as Cl- ions [1-3].
There are two main reasons for the poor corrosion resistance of magnesium alloys. Firstly there is internal
galvanic corrosion caused by second phase or impurities. Secondly, the quasi-passive hydroxide film on magnesium is
much less stable than passive films which form on metals such as aluminum and stainless steel. This quassi-passive
provides only poor pitting resistance for magnesium and magnesium alloys. In addition, the corrosion behavior of
produced magnesium alloys is influenced by phase distribution, grain size, solidification rate, heat treatment, microporosity
and casting methods influence [4-7].
Even though corrosion of magnesium alloys is currently a serious problem. The prospect of magnesium alloys is
still promising because of their advantages and potential applications. Magnesium alloys with aluminium and zinc have
found wide spread application in automobile sector. Corrosion performance is therefore quite important as it concerns the
22 Ibrahim M. Ghayad, Nabil N. Girgis & Ahmed N. Abdul-Azim
operating life of magnesium alloy components in a vehicle. The addition of rare earth elements, calcium, strontium and
copper is an effective way to improve the mechanical and corrosion performance of magnesium alloys [8-17].
The present paper addresses the effect of alloying elements Ca, Sr, and MM on the corrosion behavior of Mg–Al
alloy (ZA91) as well as the effect of additions of alloying elements Cu and MM on the corrosion behavior of Mg–Zn alloy
(ZM60).
EXPERIMENTAL
Material
Two groups of magnesium-base alloys namely: AZ91 alloy with different minor additions of calcium (Ca),
strontium (Sr) and rare earth elements (MM), and ZM60 alloy with different minor additions of copper (Cu) and rare earth
elements (MM), were prepared and tested for microstructure and corrosion behavior. The chemical composition of these
magnesium alloys are shown in Tables 1 and 2. Rare earths (MM) are typically added to the Mg–alloys as Cerium–based
mesh metal, MM, containing lanthanum, neodymium, and praseodymium. A typical composition of MM is 50% Ce, 25 %
La, 20 % Nd, and 3 % Pr. These elements have very low solubilities in Mg (Ce, 0.09; La, 0.14; Nd, 0.10 ; and Pr, 0.09
at.%) [18].
Table 1: Chemical Composition of AZ91 Magnesium Alloys
Alloy Composition ( wt. % )
AZ91 ( 9 Al + 0.7 Zn + 0.3 Mn + bal. Mg )
AZ91 + 0.2 Ca
AZ91 + 0.4 Ca
AZ91 + 0.6 Ca
AZ91 + 0.4 Ca + 0.4 Sr
AZ91 + 0.4 Ca + 0.14 Sr + 1.2 MM
AZ91 + 1.2 MM
Table 2: Chemical Composition of ZM60 Magnesium Alloys
Alloy Composition ( wt. % )
ZM60 ( 6Zn + 0.5 Mn + bal. Mg )
ZM60 + 2.5 MM
ZM60 + 3.5 MM
ZM60 + 1 Cu
ZM60 + 2 Cu
ZM60 + 3 Cu
ZM60 + 4 Cu
ZM60 + 3 Cu + 2.5 MM
ZM60 + 3 Cu + 3.5 MM
Corrosion Measurements
According to Stern – Geary relationship [19]:
βa βc B
I corr = ----------------------------- = ----------
2.3(βa + βc) Rp Rp
Where : I corr is the corrosion current
Rp is the polarization resistance
βa , βc are the anodic and cathodic Tafel constants
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Since the anodic polarization behavior of magnesium alloys is complicated, βa and consequently Icorr are difficult
to be accurately estimated. Fortunately, βa, βc and hence B may be assumed to be constants for a particular metal in a
given environment. So, Rp is inversely proportional to Icorr and can be taken as an electrochemical parameter for the Mg–
alloy system under investigation [20-21]. For measuring the polarization resistance (Rp, Ω cm2), specimens of 4.0 cm
diameter and 3.0 mm thickness were cut from different magnesium alloys prepared in the form of rods of the same
diameter. They were polished using 220,400, and 800 grade emery paper, degreased, washed with distilled water and
immersed in 3.5% NaCl testing solution in the corrosion cell. A conventional three–electrode corrosion cell was used with
a saturated calomel electrode (SCE), platinum electrode and magnesium alloy specimen electrode as reference, counter and
working electrodes; respectively (Figure 1). The specimen area exposed to the 3.5% NaCl solution was 2.54 cm2. Leakage
of electrolyte was prevented by a viton o-ring. An Autolab potentiostat / Galvanostat (PGSTAT30) corrosion measurement
system was used to scan the potential at a rate of 0.5 mV/s over the range of (Ecorr–20) to (Ecorr+ 20). The current within
this range varied linearly with applied potential. The polarization resistance was determined from the slope of this plot.
Figure 1: Schematic Representation of the Electrochemical Cell Used in the Corrosion Measurements
Heat Treatment
It was carried out by heating specimens to 410°C for 20 h followed by water quenching (T4 treatment), then aged
at 200°C for 17 h (T6 Treatment).
Metallography
Specimens from the different Mg alloys were chosen for metallographic examination. Wet grinding performed
with different grades of silicon carbide abrasive (120-1000) papers. After grinding, mechanical polishing was performed in
two stages: rough and finish by using standard methods. Light scratches and cold worked surface metal on the polished
specimen can be removed by alternate light etching and light repolishing. The specimens were etched with 3% HNO3, and
95% ethyl alcohol (natal). Microscopic observation of the cast specimens were observed by an optical microscope (OM)
and scanning electron microscope (SEM). All specimens for microstructural characterization were cut from the same
positions in the ingot. Surface morphology of corroded samples was investigated under the SEM after seven days
immersion in 3.5% NaCl.
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RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Effect of Ca, Sr, and MM on the Corrosion Resistance of AZ91–Base Alloys
Table 3 shows the polarization resistance (Rp, Ωcm2) of alloy AZ91 with different alloying elements; calcium
(Ca), strontium (Sr),as well as rare earth metals (MM) in 3.5% NaCl solution. The results show that a slight increase of
polarization resistance, i.e. corrosion resistance, of AZ91–0.20 Ca (18.9 Ωcm2) compared with the polarization resistance
of AZ91 magnesium alloy (17.8 Ωcm2). On increasing calcium from 0.2 to 0.6 the polarization resistance was increased in
the following order:
AZ91-0.2 Ca < AZ91-0.4 Ca < AZ91-0.6 Ca
Addition of 0.4 Sr to AZ91-0.4 Ca alloy increases polarization resistance from 22.7 Ωcm2 to 45.2 Ωcm
2).
However, the highest resistance (68.2 Ωcm2) was obtained for the alloy AZ91-0.4 Ca–0.14 Sr-1.2 MM. Another increase
in the polarization resistance was observed with the addition of 1.2 MM to AZ91 magnesium alloy. The main form of MM
in the as cast structure is Al4MM intermetallics [22]. Because of high structural stability of MM, they were combined with
Al to form Al4MM until all the available MM is used. Compared to the AZ91 alloy the microstructure of AZ91-MM alloy
shows considerable grain refinement, Figure 2-3.
It can be concluded from the above results that additions of Ca, Sr, and MM in different amounts singly or in
combinations resulted in a significant grain refinement, Figure 2-6. Moreover, addition of Ca or MM in the range studied
resulted in a stabilization of the grain size of AZ91 magnesium alloy. It is evident that these additions refined also the
dendrite cell size and size of the Mg17 Al12 phase. The AZ91–X alloys with fine grains would be more likely to have a
continuous ß phase, Mg17 Al12, along the α boundaries, Figure 8.
Therefore the much better corrosion performance of AZ91–base alloys can be ascribed to the finer α grain size
and the more continuous ß-phase caused by some additions such as Ca, Sr, and MM in small amounts. Figure 7 [4]
schematically presents the possible corrosion process on a AZ91 magnesium alloy and the effect of continuous ß–phase. It
is observed that α–grains are fine, the gaps between ß–precipitates are narrow and the ß–phase is nearly continuous. The
corrosion of α–phase is then quite much reduced by the barrier offered by the continuous ß–phase at the grain boundaries.
Again, Ca, Sr, or MM cause significant grain refinement which means smaller grains and higher grain boundary
areas i.e. decreases the anode to cathode area ratio; the condition for reduced corrosion current. It is well established that
the film formed on the top of a finer grains of the matrix underneath is more stable, adherent and protective to the surface.
The corrosion resistance of Mg mainly depends on the surface oxide film ,i.e., the corrosion property of Mg should be
affected by MM, Ca & Sr addition since the surface oxide film will be changed. One of the important effects of MM on the
corrosion resistance of Mg is the so-called scavenger effect, i.e., some impurity elements in Mg, such as Fe, severely
deteriorates its corrosion resistance, and MM is said to cancel their influence by the formation of intermetallic compounds
with the impurities.
Table 3: Polarization Resistance ( Rp, Ωcm2) of AZ91- X Alloys in 3.5 % NaCl Solution
Alloy Polarization Resistance ( Rp,Ωcm2)
AZ91 17.8
AZ91 - 0.2 Ca 18.9
AZ91 - 0.4 Ca 22.7
AZ91 - 0.6 Ca 27.3
AZ91 – 0.4 Ca – 0.4 Sr 45.2
AZ91 – 0.4 Ca – 0.14 Sr – 1.2 MM 68.2
AZ91 – 1.2 MM 28.2
Effect of Some Alloying Elements and Heat Treatment on the Corrosion Behavior of AZ91 and ZM60 Magnesium Alloys 25
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Effect of Some Alloying Elements and Heat Treatment on the Corrosion Behavior of AZ91 and ZM60 Magnesium Alloys 27
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Effect of Cu and/or MM on the Corrosion Resistance of ZM60–Base Alloys
Table 4 shows the polarization resistance of ZM60 alloys with different amount of alloying elements; copper
(Cu) and / or rare earths (MM) in 3.5 % NaCl solution. Polarization resistance of the alloy Mg–6Zn–0.5 Mn–2.5MM
increased to 150.2 Ωcm2 compared to 140.6 Ωcm
2 obtained for Mg–6Zn–0.5Mn. Generally, binary Mg–6Zn–0.5Mn is
relatively has a coarse grained in the cast condition, Figure 8, while the Mg–Zn–MM has a fine grained, contains a large
volume fraction of quite finely divided α+( Mg Zn MM) eutectic, Figure 9.The improved corrosion behavior of these
alloys is attributed to the refined microstructure and formation of a protective film on the surface of magnesium alloy as a
result of reaction of saline solution with MM, and the inertness of the second phase particles, Mg Mn MM [23]. With
increasing amount of MM from 2.5 to 3.5 wt.%, a slight increase in the corrosion rate was observed and the polarization
resistance of this alloy decreased from 150.2 Ωcm2 to 145.3 Ωcm2. This decrease in corrosion resistance may be attributed
to the formation of massive grain boundary phase containing zinc and rare earth element, Figure 8 , which cause
embrittlement of the Mg–6 Zn–3.5 MM alloy. On the other hand, the addition of 1-2 wt. % copper increases the
polarization resistance of the magnesium alloy, Table 4.
The highest increase of corrosion resistance obtained with the addition of 2 wt. % copper. However, further
additions of copper, 3- 4 wt.%, has a detrimental effect on corrosion resistance, this is presumably because most of the
copper with addition from 1- 2 wt. % is incorporated in the eutectic phase Mg (Cu, Zn)2 , Figure 10. With more copper
additions, 3–4 wt. %, besides the presence of eutectic phase some elemental copper was found which forms a galvanic
action and accordingly increased corrosion rate [24]. Moreover, addition of MM to Mg–Zn–Cu alloy had a detrimental
effect on corrosion resistance. The polarization resistance was decreased from 120.3 Ωcm2 for Mg–Zn–Cu alloy to 112.4 &
92.3 Ωcm2 for 2.5 & 3.5 MM containing alloys; respectively. It is worthy to note that Mg–Zn alloys are more corrosion
resistant than Mg–Al alloys, Tables 3 & 4.
Table 4: Polarization Resistance ( Rp, Ωcm2) of Mg – Zn - X Alloys in 3.5 % NaCl Solution
Alloy Polarization Resistance
(Rp, Ωcm2)
Mg – 6Zn – 0.5 Mn 140.6
Mg – 6Zn – 0.5 Mn – 2.5 MM 150.2
Mg – 6Zn – 0.5 Mn – 3.5 MM 145.3
Mg – 6Zn – 0.5 Mn – 1 Cu 155.7
Mg – 6Zn – 0.5 Mn – 2 Cu 160.2
Mg – 6Zn – 0.5 Mn – 3 Cu 120.3
Mg – 6Zn – 0.5 Mn – 4 Cu 98.5
Mg – 6Zn – 0.5 Mn – 3 Cu – 2.5 MM 112.4
Mg – 6Zn – 0.5 Mn – 3 Cu – 3.5 MM 92.3
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Effect of Heat Treatment on the Corrosion Resistance of AZ91-Base and ZM60–Base Alloys
The results of polarization resistance for AZ91-base and ZM60-base alloys in the cast and T6 condition in 3.5%
NaCl solution are shown in Table 5. It can be seen that the polarization resistance increases with heat treatment, T6
condition, for all the specimens of the two groups of alloys. Heat treatment can dramatically alter the size, amount and
distribution of the precipitated phases which inturn alters the corrosion behavior of magnesium–based alloys. It was also
found that a solution and aging treatment, T6 condition, for these two groups of magnesium alloys have a great impact on
corrosion behavior due to the modification of the microstructure in the presence of different elements. Artificial aging at
200oC causes precipitation of either Mg17Al12 or MgZn2 phases along the grain boundaries of either AZ91-base or ZM60-
base alloys. When the aging time increased, 17 hrs, these precipitates were found to increase in amounts and grow through
the grains discontinuously. The longer the aging time the longer the amount of the precipitates formed in the structure of
Effect of Some Alloying Elements and Heat Treatment on the Corrosion Behavior of AZ91 and ZM60 Magnesium Alloys 29
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these alloys. The presence of different alloying additions had a dramatic influence on the nucleation of the precipitating
phases resulting in a much refined and more homogeneous distribution of the precipitates in the microstructure when
compared with AZ91 or ZM60 alone. These precipitates have a high resistance to corrosion, so it may play the role of
reducing the corrosion rate by forming a barrier of the precipitated phases once the less noble phase is dissolved [25].
Table 5: Polarization Resistances (Rp, Ωcm2) of Mg – Al – X and Mg – Zn - X Alloys at
Different Conditions in 3.5 % NaCl Solution
Alloy Rp, Ωcm2 (Cast) Rp, Ωcm
2 (After T6)
AZ91 17.8 58.92
AZ91 - 0.2 Ca 18.9 71.88
AZ91 - 0.4 Ca 22.7 67.33
AZ91 - 0.6 Ca 27.3 72.18
AZ91 – 0.4 Ca – 0.4 Sr 45.2 97.32
AZ91 – 0.4 Ca – 0.14 Sr – 1.2 MM 68.2 110.4
AZ91 – 1.2 MM 28.2 63.65
Mg – 6Zn – 0.5 Mn 140.6 220.2
Mg – 6Zn – 0.5 Mn – 2.5 MM 150.2 280.6
Mg – 6Zn – 0.5 Mn – 3.5 MM 145.3 230.2
Mg – 6Zn – 0.5 Mn – 1 Cu 155.7 291.4
Mg – 6Zn – 0.5 Mn –2 Cu 160.2 305.2
Mg – 6Zn – 0.5 Mn – 3 Cu 120.3 198.6
Mg – 6Zn – 0.5 Mn – 4 Cu 98.5 145.4
Mg – 6Zn – 0.5 Mn – 3 Cu – 2.5 MM 112.4 175.3
Mg – 6Zn – 0.5 Mn – 3 Cu – 3.5 MM 92.3 161.6
CONCLUSIONS
• The addition of calcium, strontium and rare earth elements in different amounts singly or in combinations
improved corrosion resistance of AZ91 alloy due to significant grain refinement. The highest resistance was
obtained for the alloy AZ91–0.4 Ca–0.14 Sr–1.2 MM.
• Rare earth elements additions improved the corrosion resistance of ZM60 alloys due to grain refinement. But
increasing MM from 2.5 to 3.5 wt. % decreased the corrosion resistance due to the formation of massive grain
boundary phase containing zinc and rare earth element.
• Copper enhances corrosion resistance of ZM60 alloys till 2 wt% but further increase of copper had a detrimental
effect on resistance due to galvanic action. Rare earths impaired corrosion resistance of ZM60 alloys containing
copper.
• ZM60 alloys are more corrosion resistant than AZ91 alloys in 3.5 % NaCl solution.
• Heat treatment, T6 , improved corrosion resistance of both magnesium alloy groups due to altering the size,
amount and distribution of the precipitated phases.
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