Abstract
The corrosion mechanism of Mg–8Li alloy in NaCl solution was investigated by electrochemical testing and SEM observation. The electrochemical results indicated that the corrosion resistance of Mg–8Li alloy in 0.1 M NaCl solution gradually deteriorated with increasing of immersion time expect for 2 h immersion, which was consistent with the SEM observation of corrosion morphology. Mg–8Li alloy exhibited filiform type of attack under significant anodic control of magnesium solution reaction. The cathodic reaction was driven by hydrogen evolution reaction. The presence of filiform corrosion also proved a resistant oxide film naturally formed on the surface of Mg–8Li alloy.
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