Abstract
Oxidation behavior of Al-Li alloys, containing a high volume fraction of Ferich second-phase particles, was studied at 530°C and 200°C. Morphological studies showed enhanced growth of Li-rich oxides in the vicinity of the insoluble second-phase particles. Microanalytical depth profiling of the oxide layer with a high resolution scanning ion microprobe indicated rapid diffusion and subsequent oxidation of Li at the free surface. Examination of the alloy surface after removal of the oxide layer suggested that the initial oxide growth occurred in the lateral direction. Secondary ion image depth profiling of the alloy surface after oxide removal revealed Li segregation to the alloy/second-phase interface, supplying Li for accelerated oxidation. A microstructural model of the oxidation process in this case is presented.
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