Abstract
A finite element model for simulating the propagation of intermetallic particle driven micro-galvanic corrosion in an Al-matrix model system is presented. The model revealed dynamic changes related to localized corrosion, including the moving dissolution boundary, the deposition of reaction products (Al(OH)3), and their blocking effect. Modelling was focused on the effects of key geometric parameters, including the radius of cathodic particle (range 0.5 to 4 μm) and the width of an assumed anodic ring surrounding the particle (range 0.1 to 2 μm). Simulations revealed the dynamic flow of molecular and ionic species, along with influence of geometrical constraints. For ring widths below 0.5 μm, deposition of Al(OH)3 inside the dissolving volume was inhibited due to limited transport of OH− and O2 into a constrained volume − resulting in local acidification. An increase in cathodic particle radius at given ring width resulted in a greater dissolution by providing a larger cathodic area for O2 reduction, quantifying the effect of cathode/anode ratio. The model was also developed to include two cathodic particles to explore any interaction. The present study reveals a physicochemical model that contributes toward a framework for multi-process localized corrosion systems, which can be further adapted to commercial alloy systems.
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