Abstract
The analysis of the behaviour of new materials in the natural environment is important for their application and commercial use. In order to explore the application of Shape Memory Alloys in the Maritime industry, this research focuses on the corrosive behaviour of the NiTi rod that was produced by means of a continuous casting process. The experiment included three samples of NiTi rods that were exposed to the marine environment for 6, 12 and 18 months at a depth of 3 metres below the surface. The morphological and chemical changes were analysed separately during the experiment. Ultrasonic thickness equipment and the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) technique were used for the tests that determined the corrosion rates and detected pitting. The changes in the chemical composition of the NiTi rod were investigated by means of an Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis, in order to define the pitting behaviour of the rod`s surfaces during its exposure to seawater. The obtained research results prove that the rate of pitting corrosion follows a progressive curve – the minimum value of corrosion rate equalled 0.04 mm/month, while the maximum value was 0.12 mm/month.
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