Abstract
The influence of metal cations on corrosion behavior of aluminum alloy (AA2024-T3) in model freshwater was examined by immersion experiments, surface analysis, and electrochemical measurements. After long-time immersion, the corrosion rate of AA2024-T3 decreased as the corrosion indicator Y increased, and the corrosion rate of the alloy was reduced by Zn2+. The specimen immersed in Zn2+ containing solution showed less corrosion products which were observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and Auger electron spectroscopy (AES) showed that Zn2+ attaches to aluminum alloys and forms protective layers. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) results suggested that Zn2+ reduced the area of defects in the passive film.
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