Abstract
Al and Al alloys are of interest in energy applications due to their strength and low weight [1] in addition to their electrochemical properties for aluminum-air batteries for energy storage [2]. However, Al alloys also are susceptible to corrosion in a variety of environments including liquid electrolytes and in solar panels [3], which has led to a great deal of research to understand and improve corrosion resistance in these materials. Al metal forms a native, passivating oxide layer in the presence of ambient air, which slows corrosion initiation. However, pitting still occurs as this protective layer breaks down in the presence of electrolytes. Thin metal Al films were used in these experiments to observe initiation and growth of pitting, which can be used as an approximation of corrosion initiation behavior in bulk samples.
Original language | American English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1348-1349 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Microscopy and Microanalysis |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | Supplement 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2023 |
NREL Publication Number
- NREL/JA-5K00-87466
Keywords
- alluminum alloys
- corrosion