Lessons Learned Using in-situ TEM Liquid Corrosion of Al Alloys

Kathryn Small, Laura Merrill, Nancy Missert, Katie Jungjohann, Khalid Hattar

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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 languageAmerican English
Pages (from-to)1348-1349
Number of pages2
JournalMicroscopy and Microanalysis
Volume29
Issue numberSupplement 1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023

NREL Publication Number

  • NREL/JA-5K00-87466

Keywords

  • alluminum alloys
  • corrosion

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