Corrosion mechanisms and behavior of a P-130x Gr/6063 A1 composite in aqueous environments

The corrosion mechanisms and behavior of a P-130x graphite fiber reinforced 6063 aluminum composite laminate were studied. Electrochemical and total immersion tests were performed on the composite in 3.5% sodium chloride and 5.0% sodium sulfate solutions. The effects of pH, the presence of sulfite i...

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Main Author: Elkin, Leslie R.
Other Authors: Dutta, Indranath
Language:en_US
Published: Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School 2013
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10945/28075
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spelling ndltd-nps.edu-oai-calhoun.nps.edu-10945-280752014-11-27T16:17:13Z Corrosion mechanisms and behavior of a P-130x Gr/6063 A1 composite in aqueous environments Elkin, Leslie R. Dutta, Indranath Dutta, Indranath NA NA Mechanical Engineering The corrosion mechanisms and behavior of a P-130x graphite fiber reinforced 6063 aluminum composite laminate were studied. Electrochemical and total immersion tests were performed on the composite in 3.5% sodium chloride and 5.0% sodium sulfate solutions. The effects of pH, the presence of sulfite ions, various heat treatments, and electrolyte aeration were investigated. Some tests were also performed on control monolithic 6063 aluminum specimens. Immersion tests showed that when graphite fibers are exposed simultaneously with the matrix, then galvanic coupling is the principal corrosion mechanism in this composite. However, if the composite cross sectional edges are sealed from contact with the environment, then pitting attack of the surface foils becomes the principal mode of attack, especially in harsh environments (chloride and sulfite ions present in addition to low pH). This form of attack can eventually lead to galvanic corrosion. Low pH and the addition of sulfite ion significantly increase the susceptibility to localized corrosion and the rates of both general and galvanic corrosion. Progressive aging of the composite matrix decreases general corrosion rates in deaerated solutions. Electrolyte aeration results in a significant reduction in the composite's resistance to all forms of corrosion 2013-02-15T23:30:44Z 2013-02-15T23:30:44Z 1990 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/10945/28075 ocn489500899 en_US This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. As such, it is in the public domain, and under the provisions of Title 17, United States Code, Section 105, it may not be copyrighted. Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School
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description The corrosion mechanisms and behavior of a P-130x graphite fiber reinforced 6063 aluminum composite laminate were studied. Electrochemical and total immersion tests were performed on the composite in 3.5% sodium chloride and 5.0% sodium sulfate solutions. The effects of pH, the presence of sulfite ions, various heat treatments, and electrolyte aeration were investigated. Some tests were also performed on control monolithic 6063 aluminum specimens. Immersion tests showed that when graphite fibers are exposed simultaneously with the matrix, then galvanic coupling is the principal corrosion mechanism in this composite. However, if the composite cross sectional edges are sealed from contact with the environment, then pitting attack of the surface foils becomes the principal mode of attack, especially in harsh environments (chloride and sulfite ions present in addition to low pH). This form of attack can eventually lead to galvanic corrosion. Low pH and the addition of sulfite ion significantly increase the susceptibility to localized corrosion and the rates of both general and galvanic corrosion. Progressive aging of the composite matrix decreases general corrosion rates in deaerated solutions. Electrolyte aeration results in a significant reduction in the composite's resistance to all forms of corrosion
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Corrosion mechanisms and behavior of a P-130x Gr/6063 A1 composite in aqueous environments
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title Corrosion mechanisms and behavior of a P-130x Gr/6063 A1 composite in aqueous environments
title_short Corrosion mechanisms and behavior of a P-130x Gr/6063 A1 composite in aqueous environments
title_full Corrosion mechanisms and behavior of a P-130x Gr/6063 A1 composite in aqueous environments
title_fullStr Corrosion mechanisms and behavior of a P-130x Gr/6063 A1 composite in aqueous environments
title_full_unstemmed Corrosion mechanisms and behavior of a P-130x Gr/6063 A1 composite in aqueous environments
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