It has been known that the lack of excellent corrosion resistance is the key problem restricting the wide application of Mg−Li alloys.Based on a quantity of literature about corrosion behavior of Mg−Li alloys,this rev...It has been known that the lack of excellent corrosion resistance is the key problem restricting the wide application of Mg−Li alloys.Based on a quantity of literature about corrosion behavior of Mg−Li alloys,this review elaborates the factors affecting the corrosion behavior of Mg−Li alloys and the processing methods for improving corrosion resistance.The corrosion characteristics of Mg−Li alloys are described firstly.Then,it is explained that the grain size,orientation,second phase,and surface film strongly influence corrosion performance,which can be tailored by alloying,plastic deformation,and heat treatment.Further in-depth discussion about the corrosion mechanisms for Mg−Li alloys was also presented.Finally,important points of improving corrosion resistance are suggested.展开更多
To study different corrosion resistances and surface film types of hexagonal close-packed(HCP)pure Mg and body-centered cubic(BCC)Mg−14wt.%Li alloy in 0.1 mol/L NaCl,a series of experiments were conducted,including hy...To study different corrosion resistances and surface film types of hexagonal close-packed(HCP)pure Mg and body-centered cubic(BCC)Mg−14wt.%Li alloy in 0.1 mol/L NaCl,a series of experiments were conducted,including hydrogen evolution,mass loss,in-situ electrochemical testing combined with Raman spectroscopy and microstructural observation.The results indicate that the corrosion resistance of pure Mg is superior to that of Mg−14Li,and the protective function of the surface films on both magnesium systems is elevated within 16 h of immersion in 0.1 mol/L NaCl.An articulated,thick,and needle-like surface film containing Li2CO3 on Mg−14Li,different from the typically thin,flaky Mg(OH)2 film on pure Mg,is confirmed via scanning electron microscopy(SEM).However,both surface films can be broken down at a high anodic over-potential.Thus,different corrosion resistances of the two Mg systems are ascribed to various protective films forming on their surfaces.展开更多
To obtain magnesium alloys with a low density and improved mechanical properties,Y element was added into Mg−4Li−3Al(wt.%)alloys,and the effect of Y content on microstructure evolution and mechanical properties was in...To obtain magnesium alloys with a low density and improved mechanical properties,Y element was added into Mg−4Li−3Al(wt.%)alloys,and the effect of Y content on microstructure evolution and mechanical properties was investigated by using optical microscopy,scanning electron microscopy and tensile tests.The results show that mechanical properties of as-cast Mg−4Li−3Al alloys with Y addition are significantly improved as a result of hot extrusion.The best comprehensive mechanical properties are obtained in hot-extruded Mg−4Li−3Al−1.5Y alloy,which possesses high ultimate tensile strength(UTS=248 MPa)and elongation(δ=27%).The improvement of mechanical properties of hot-extruded Mg−4Li−3Al−1.5Y alloy was mainly attributed to combined effects of grain refinement,solid solution strengthening and precipitation strengthening.展开更多
基金financial supports from the Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 51771060, 51871068, 51971071, 52011530025)the Domain Foundation of Equipment Advance Research of the 13th Fiveyear Plan, China (No. 61409220118)+2 种基金the National Key Research and Development Program, China (No. 2021YFE0103200)the Zhejiang Province Key Research and Development Program, China (No. 2021C01086)the Open Foundation of Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials & Surface Technology of Ministry of Education, China (No. HEU10202104)。
文摘It has been known that the lack of excellent corrosion resistance is the key problem restricting the wide application of Mg−Li alloys.Based on a quantity of literature about corrosion behavior of Mg−Li alloys,this review elaborates the factors affecting the corrosion behavior of Mg−Li alloys and the processing methods for improving corrosion resistance.The corrosion characteristics of Mg−Li alloys are described firstly.Then,it is explained that the grain size,orientation,second phase,and surface film strongly influence corrosion performance,which can be tailored by alloying,plastic deformation,and heat treatment.Further in-depth discussion about the corrosion mechanisms for Mg−Li alloys was also presented.Finally,important points of improving corrosion resistance are suggested.
基金Projects(51901047,51801029)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProjects(201911845185,xj201911845345)supported by the National College Students Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program,China。
文摘To study different corrosion resistances and surface film types of hexagonal close-packed(HCP)pure Mg and body-centered cubic(BCC)Mg−14wt.%Li alloy in 0.1 mol/L NaCl,a series of experiments were conducted,including hydrogen evolution,mass loss,in-situ electrochemical testing combined with Raman spectroscopy and microstructural observation.The results indicate that the corrosion resistance of pure Mg is superior to that of Mg−14Li,and the protective function of the surface films on both magnesium systems is elevated within 16 h of immersion in 0.1 mol/L NaCl.An articulated,thick,and needle-like surface film containing Li2CO3 on Mg−14Li,different from the typically thin,flaky Mg(OH)2 film on pure Mg,is confirmed via scanning electron microscopy(SEM).However,both surface films can be broken down at a high anodic over-potential.Thus,different corrosion resistances of the two Mg systems are ascribed to various protective films forming on their surfaces.
基金The work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51401115)the Promoted Research Fund for Excellent Young and Middle-aged Scientists of Shandong Province,China(No.BS2013CL034)partially by the Fundamental Research Funds of Shandong University,China(2016JC016).
文摘To obtain magnesium alloys with a low density and improved mechanical properties,Y element was added into Mg−4Li−3Al(wt.%)alloys,and the effect of Y content on microstructure evolution and mechanical properties was investigated by using optical microscopy,scanning electron microscopy and tensile tests.The results show that mechanical properties of as-cast Mg−4Li−3Al alloys with Y addition are significantly improved as a result of hot extrusion.The best comprehensive mechanical properties are obtained in hot-extruded Mg−4Li−3Al−1.5Y alloy,which possesses high ultimate tensile strength(UTS=248 MPa)and elongation(δ=27%).The improvement of mechanical properties of hot-extruded Mg−4Li−3Al−1.5Y alloy was mainly attributed to combined effects of grain refinement,solid solution strengthening and precipitation strengthening.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51822509,51701034)the Scientific and Technological Research Program of Chongqing Municipal Education Commission,China(Nos.KJQN201801137,KJQN201901106)the Basic and Advanced Research Project of CQ CSTC,China(No.cstc2018jcyjAX0035).