Zn Solid Solution Research Articles

A biodegradable Zn–Se alloy with potent osteogenicity, antibacterial ability, and antitumor efficacy for bone-implant applications

Biodegradable zinc-selenium (Zn-Se) alloys are expected to become a competitive material for implantation into hard tissues due to the antitumor function of Se in cancer prevention and treatment. However, adding Se to Zn to create Zn-Se alloys is a challenging task due to the high volatilization of the monomeric Zn and Se elements, and the immiscibility of Se and Zn. In this study, we have successfully prepared biodegradable Zn-xSe (x = 0, 1, 3, and 5 at. %) alloys using ultrahigh pressure sintering, which effectively suppressed the volatilization of monomeric Zn and Se elements and increased the solid solubility of Se in Zn. The microstructure characteristics, mechanical properties, degradation rate, anticoagulant, osteogenic ability and antitumor properties of the ultrahigh pressure sintered (UPS) Zn-Se alloys were systematically evaluated. The microstructure of the UPS Zn-Se alloys consisted of Zn matrix phases, Zn(Se) solid solution, and ZnSe second phases formed around the elemental Se phase. The UPS Zn-1Se showed the highest compressive yield strength of ∼205.8 ± 2.3 MPa, a fracture strain of 16.4 %, a degradation rate of 44.6 ± 0.6 μm/y, effective antibacterial ability against S. aureus, effective antitumor activity against Cal-27 carcinoma cells, dramatic osteogenic ability and excellent biocompatibility toward pre-osteoblast MC3T3-E1 cells. Overall, the addition of 1 at. % Se to Zn does not affect the growth of normal cells, but effectively inhibits the growth and reproduction of tumor cells and the Zn-1Se alloy is promising for orthopedic applications due to its unique combination of mechanical and biological properties.

Regulating the bimodal structure and strength-ductility synergy of Zn-decorated Ti particles reinforced AZ91 composite through high-volume fraction Mg17Al12 precipitations

In this work, Mg-9Al-1Zn (AZ91) alloy reinforced with zinc-decorated titanium (Zn@Ti) particles was fabricated using the powder metallurgy method. Zn nanoparticles effectively dissolved into magnesium (Mg) matrix, which led to a reduction in the solid solubility of aluminum (Al) and precipitations of submicron sized Mg17Al12. As a result, the Zn@Ti/AZ91 composite displays a bimodal grain structure, achieving a remarkable balance between strength and ductility, with a yield strength of 248 ± 3.5 MPa, an ultimate tensile strength of 378 ± 5.3 MPa, and an elongation of 15.0 ± 2.8 %. The improved strength of Zn@Ti/AZ91 composite primarily stems from the synergistic effect of a significant volume fraction of submicron sized Mg17Al12 and Al8Mn5 precipitations strengthening, Zn solid solution strengthening, and grain boundary strengthening. Regarding ductility mechanisms, the presence of Mg17Al12 and Al8Mn5 precipitations effectively impede crack propagation and enhance ductility. This innovative approach represents a promising strategy for developing high strength and ductility of Mg composites.

Calculation of critical shear stress for binary magnesium alloys: A first-principles study

The selection of alloying elements with the effect of “Solid solution strengthening and ductilizing” (SSDD) is an important way to develop high-performance magnesium (Mg) alloys recently, and the critical shear stress (CRSS) is an intrinsic parameter that characterizes the effect of SSDD. In this study, the CRSS of four slip systems in Mg-X (X = Al, Zn, Ca, Li, Mn, Sn, Bi, Ag Ga, In, Zr), all of which have a solid solubility (>0.5 at%) in Mg, are calculated using a combination of first-principles and the Peierls-Nabarro (P–N) model, and the SSDD effect of the alloying elements is studied systematically and experimentally verified. Calculations indicate that solid solutions of Mn, Ag, and Li can increase the CRSS of basal system and reduce the difference between the three non-basal and basal systems. Solid solutions of Zn, Ca and Zr can narrow the CRSS gap between at least one non-basal slip system and the basal slip system, but other elements have no positive effect. A smaller equilibrium volume and larger charge density around Mn or Ag element than that of Li, which makes CRSS larger. At the same time, the simulation results are validated by experiment. Mg–Ag alloy exhibits improved strength and plasticity, as well as a large number of <c+a> dislocations under TEM, which is consistent with the calculation finding that Ag promotes < c+a> dislocation slip. This study can provide guidance for the selection of solid solution elements for Mg alloys.

Microstructural evolution of aluminium in dissimilar A1050/S45C FSW joints by Zn interlayer

This study investigated the microstructural evolution of A1050 stir zones in dissimilar A1050/S45C friction stir-welded joints fabricated with 100- and 200-µm-thick Zn interlayers in addition to a third joint without any interlayer. The dissolved Zn in the A1050 stir zones contributed to its strengthening by forming Al–Zn solid solution. The addition of Zn refined the A1050 grains with many well-defined high-angle grain boundaries. The effect of Zn in the A1050 strengthening and grain refinement becomes apparent with a relatively high content of Zn. The possible precipitation of Zn-rich particles along the A1050 grain boundaries may also contribute to the A1050 stir zone strengthening by retarding the dislocation motion and enhancing the discontinuous dynamic recrystallisation.

Interfacial microstructural evolution and mechanical properties in dissimilar A1050 aluminium and S45C carbon steel friction stir welded joints using Zn interlayers

This study investigated the effect of Zn interlayers on the dissimilar friction stir welding of A1050 pure aluminium and S45C carbon steel. Two joints were made by adding Zn foils of two different thicknesses (100 μm and 200 μm) between the A1050 and S45C base metals in addition to a third joint without any interlayer. The joining experiments were conducted in constant process parameters at tool rotational speed and welding speed of 1500 rpm and 250 mm/min, respectively. The differences in joints microstructure were correlated with their mechanical properties and fracture mode. The results showed that Zn inhibited the growth of the interfacial Al–Fe IMCs, altered their composition and contributed to strengthening the A1050 stir zones by forming Al–Zn solid solution. Compared to the Zn-free joint, the ultimate tensile strength of the joints fabricated with the 100 μm and 200 μm thick Zn interlayers was improved by 14% and 26%, respectively. Also, the brittleness inside their interfacial IMCs was eliminated. As a result, the joints fabricated with Zn interlayers exhibited higher elongation and their fracture occurred at the A1050 instead of the joint interface as in the Zn-free joint. The Zn interlayer is expected to widen the joining process window by minimizing the detrimental effects of the Al–Fe IMCs.

Properties of Cu/Zn+15%SAC0307+15%Cu/Al joints by different ultrasonic-assisted degrees

PurposeThis paper aims to investigate the effects of different ultrasonic-assisted loading degrees on the microstructure, mechanical properties and the fracture morphology of Cu/Zn+15%SAC0307+15%Cu/Al solder joints.Design/methodology/approachA new method in which 45 μm Zn particles were mixed with 15% 500 nm Cu particles and 15% 500 nm SAC0307 particles as solders (SACZ) and five different ultrasonic loading degrees were applied for realizing the soldering between Cu and Al at 240 °C and 8 MPa. Then, SEM was used to observe and analyze the soldering seam, interface microstructure and fracture morphology; the structural composition was determined by EDS; the phase of the soldering seam was characterized by XRD; and a PTR-1102 bonding tester was adopted to test the average shear strength.FindingsThe results manifest that Al–Zn solid solution is formed on the Al side of the Cu/SACZ/Al joints, while the interface IMC (Cu5Zn8) is formed on the Cu side of the Cu/SACZ/Al joints. When single ultrasonic was used in soldering, the interface IMC (Cu5Zn8) gradually thickens with the increase of ultrasonic degree. It is observed that the proportion of Zn or ZnO areas in solders decreases, and the proportion of Cu–Zn compound areas increases with the variation of ultrasonic degree. The maximum shear strength of joint reaches 46.01 MPa when the dual ultrasonic degree is 60°. The fracture position of the joint gradually shifts from the Al side interface to the solders and then to the Cu side interface.Originality/valueThe mechanism of ultrasonic action on micro-nanoparticles is further studied. By using different ultrasonic loading degrees to realize Cu/Al soldering, it is believed that the understandings gained in this study may offer some new insights for the development of low-temperature soldering methodology for heterogeneous materials.

Microstructure and mechanical performance of AZ31/6061 lap joints welded by laser-TIG hybrid welding with Zn-Al alloy filler metal

A series of Zn-xAl (x = 0‒35 wt.%) alloy filler metals were designed to join AZ31 Mg alloy to 6061 Al alloy by laser-TIG hybrid welding. The effect of Al content on the wettability of filler metals, microstructure evolution and strength of joint was investigated. The results indicated that the strength of joints was improved with the increase of Al content in filler metals. When Zn-15Al filler was used, the ultimate fracture load reached the maximum of 1475.3 N/cm, which was increased by 28% than that with pure Zn filler. The reason is that the Al element acts as a "reaction depressant" in filler metal, which contributes to inhibiting the dissolution of Mg base metal and the Mg-Zn reaction. The addition of appropriate quantity of Al element promoted the precipitation of Al-rich solid solution instead of Zn solid solution. The MgZn2 IMCs have lower lattice mismatch with Al solid solution than Zn solid solution, thus the strength of joints is improved. However, the excessive addition of Al caused the formation of brittle Mg32(Al,Zn)49 ternary compounds, leading to the deterioration of joint performance.

Difference in adiabatic shear susceptibility between pure copper and Cu–30% Zn solid solution alloy at different strain rate

Difference in adiabatic shear susceptibility between pure copper and Cu–30% Zn solid solution alloy at different strain rate

Homogenization treatment of Mg-6Zn-3Sn (wt.%) alloy and its effects on microstructure and mechanical properties

With DSC, OM, XRD, SEM, TEM, Vickers hardness tester, and universal testing machine, the evolution of the microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg−6Zn−3Sn alloy during homogenization was studied, the reason for overburning and diffusion kinetics of the alloy were analyzed, and the homogenization scheme was determined. The results show that the decomposition of the Mg2Zn3 phase, accompanied by the precipitation of the Mg2Sn phase, occurs after the single-stage homogenization. When the homogenization temperature increases to 350 °C, the Mg2Zn3 phase leads to overburning. The suitable homogenization scheme for the alloy is (335 °C, 24 h) + (400 °C, 6 h). During the double-stage homogenization, the hardness of the alloy decreases continuously and the mechanical properties show an increase first and then decrease, which is related to the solid solution of Zn and Sn atoms and the precipitation of the Mg2Sn phase.

Effect of Proportions of Γ and Iron–Zinc Solid Solution Phases on the Corrosion Prevention Performance of Mixed Coating Layers on Heated Galvannealed Steel Sheets

Coating layers having different ratios of a Γ phase to an Fe–Zn solid solution phase were produced on galvannealed steel sheets by heat treatment. The corrosion prevention characteristics of these layers were then investigated using combined cyclic corrosion test, electrochemical measurements and analyses of corrosion products. A coating layer with a larger proportion of the Γ phase showed better corrosion prevention properties along with a smaller corrosion mass loss. The Γ phase exhibited a sacrificial corrosion protection effect with regard to both the Fe–Zn solid solution and the steel substrate while the Fe–Zn solid solution showed a sacrificial corrosion protection effect on the steel substrate. The corrosion products formed from the Γ phase comprised Zn5(OH)8Cl2·H2O, Zn5(CO3)2(OH)6, ZnO and various amorphous compounds, while the Fe–Zn solid solution generated Zn-containing ferrihydrite and amorphous compounds. The presence of Zn evidently stabilized the ferrihydrite and delayed the formation of crystalline iron oxyhydroxide based on comparisons with corrosion products formed on cold-rolled steel sheets. These effects improved the corrosion prevention performance of the Fe–Zn solid solution. The zinc-based corrosion products formed from the Γ phase provided even better corrosion prevention performance by delaying the formation of crystalline iron oxyhydroxide and were also themselves resistant to reduction.

Influence of aging temperature on the properties of Cu/(SAC0307 powder +Zn-particles)/Al joints ultrasonic-assisted soldered at low temperature

Purpose This study aims to evaluate the effect of thermal aging temperature on the properties of Cu/Al joints. Design/methodology/approach A new method in which 1 µm Zn-particles and SAC0307 with a particle size of 25–38 µm were mixed to fill the joint and successfully achieved the micro-joining of Cu/Al under ultrasonic-assisted at 200°C, and then, the effect of aging temperature on the properties of Cu/Al joints at different aging times was researched. Findings The results showed that the Cu interface intermetallic compounds (IMCs) had the same composition and had two layers with Cu5Zn8 near the Cu substrate and CuZn5 near the solder. As the aging time increased, CuZn5 gradually transformed to Cu5Zn8, and the thickness of the CuZn5 layer gradually decreased until CuZn5 disappeared completely. There was a Sn–Zn solid solution at the Al interface, and the composition of the Al interface of the Cu/Al joints did not change with changing temperature. The IMC thickness at the Cu interface of the joints continued to increase, and the shear strength of the Cu/Al joints decreased with increasing aging temperature and time. Compared with the as-received samples, the IMC thickness of the Cu interface of joints increased by 371.8% and the shear strength of the Cu/Al joints was reduced by 83.2% when the joints were aged at 150°C for 24 h. With an increase in aging temperature, the fracture mode of the Cu/Al joints changed from being between solder balls and Zn particles to between Zn particles. Originality/value With increasing aging temperature, the shear strengths of the Cu/SACZ/Al joints decreased at the same aging time, the shear strength of Cu/SACZ/Al joints at 150°C for 24h decreased by 83.2% compared with that of the as-received joints.

Discharge Behavior and Mechanism of Solid-Solution-Treated Alloy Anodes for Magnesium–Air Batteries

This work studies the properties of magnesium (Mg) alloy–air batteries with solution-treated alloys. Both Zn and Sn are eco-friendly elements with high solubilities in Mg. The effect of solid-solution Zn and Sn on Mg alloys has been studied as the anode material in Mg–air batteries. The preferred corrosion orientation extending along the (0001) basal plane has been found in pure Mg and Mg alloy anodes. Alloying Sn and Zn can alleviate the preferred corrosion during discharge. The main discharge product is Mg(OH)2, containing two kinds of structures─the microsized products close to the anode have a high content of ZnO/Zn(OH)2 and SnO1–2 oxide and the nanosized products close to the cathode. Solution-treated Mg–2 wt % Zn–3 wt % Sn alloy anodes have outstanding battery performance with a high energy density of 1594 mWh g–1 at 5 mA cm–2, an anodic efficiency of 60.35%, and a specific density of 1291 mAh g–1 at 10 mA cm–2.

Exploiting an as-extruded fine-grained Mg-Bi-Mn alloy with strength-ductility synergy via dilute Zn addition

Here, a new Mg-1Bi-1Mn-0.3Zn (BMZ110, wt%) wrought alloy designed by the dilute addition of Zn subjected to an appropriate extrusion processing that showed an excellent strength-ductility synergy at room temperature. The main results included four aspects as follows: 1) With dilute Zn addition, the as-cast BMZ110 alloy was refined into an approximately equiaxed-grained structure, since the solid solution of Zn provided a relatively high growth restriction factor. 2) The as-extruded BMZ110 alloy exhibited the finer average grain size and weaker basal texture intensity than the as-extruded BM11 alloy without Zn. The co-segregation of Bi and Zn solutes into grain boundaries was observed to impede grain growth during extrusion and further weaken texture intensity. Moreover, Zn atoms incorporated into Mg3Bi2 phases by replacing Bi atoms increasing the nucleation rate of Mg3Bi2 phases and refining their sizes. 3) Compared with the as-extruded BM11 alloy, the as-extruded BMZ110 alloy demonstrated the higher yield strength (~ 283.4 MPa), ultimate strength (~ 366.2 MPa) and elongation-to-failure (~ 26%). The size refinement of grains and second phases contributed to an extra strength increments. Grain boundary segregation enhanced grain boundary cohesion not only reducing the number density of grain boundary cracks, but also activating more slip modes and grain rotation for increasing the ductility. 4) The as-extruded BMZ110 alloy had the higher grain growth resistance than the as-extruded BM11 alloy during annealing. Solute segregation offered an effective obstacle to restrict grain boundary migration enlarging the activation energy (~ 112.2 kJ/mol) and further delaying the grain growth. Therefore, this work will be helpful for the development of new high performance low-alloyed Mg-Bi based wrought alloys to achieve extensive applications in industries.

Unraveling the doping preference of zinc ions in sulfoaluminate cement clinker minerals: A study combining experiments and DFT calculations

Combining X-ray diffraction, elemental distribution spectroscopy, and density functional theory simulations, we systematically studied the doping preference of zinc ions in sulfoaluminate cement (SAC) clinker. Our results show that Zn atoms prefer to enter into C4AF while hardly into the other two minerals, C4A3S‾ and C2S. Quantitative analyses of the doping behaviours of Zn in C4AF were also performed with Rietveld refinements. The Zn atoms as solid solute tend to occupy the sites of Fe, which is well supported by the low formation energy, small local structural distortions, and bond order-bond length distribution overlaps between the host and the guest ions. The difference in electron contributions of spatial distributions between Zn–O and Fe–O may be the main reason determining the solid solution of Zn. The deep insights on these fundamental issues should provide an efficient way to improve the solid solution of Zn by increasing the C4AF content, thus should be helpful in guiding the synthesis of SAC clinker by utilizing Zn-bearing solid waste.

Characteristics of laser-offset-TIG hybrid welding of AZ31Mg alloy with 6061Al alloy via Zn filler

This work proposed a laser-offset-TIG hybrid welding method to join AZ31 Mg alloy to 6061 Al alloy with Zn filler in lap configuration. Through the lateral offset of laser and arc, the wettability of filler metal was improved, and the amount of intermetallic compounds (IMCs) was well controlled. The spread width of filler metal increases from 2.13 mm to 3.49 mm and the reaction depth decreases from 0.91 mm to 0.66 mm as the offset distance increases from 0 mm to 2 mm. The major phases formed in joint are Al solid solution, MgZn2 IMCs, Zn solid solution and Mg32(Al,Zn)49 ternary IMCs. At the appropriate offset distance of 2 mm, the coarse MgZn2 grains in fusion zone are refined to (Al)+(Zn)+MgZn2 eutectic, and the brittle Mg32(Al,Zn)49 ternary IMCs in weld corner are eliminated. The maximum joint strength is 1190 N/cm, which is 1.3 times higher than that with normal laser-TIG hybrid welding.

Effect of Zn interlayer on friction stir butt welding of A1100 and SUS316L stainless steel

The effect of Zn interlayer on the microstructure and mechanical properties of dissimilar A1100 and SUS316L friction stir welded (FSW) butt joints was investigated. The results showed that Zn could improve the joint’s tensile strength. However, a complete dissolution of the Zn interlayer was necessary to achieve a sound joint. During the FSW process, the stirring action of the tool dispersed the Zn into the A1100 matrix forming a solid solution of Zn. A direct relationship was found between the tool rotational speed and the Zn dissolution rate. Also, the addition of Zn inhibited the Al–Fe IMCs growth, which played a positive role in the obtained tensile strength.

Aqueous solubility of Zn incorporated into Mg-Al-layered double hydroxides

Hydrotalcite minerals are layered double hydroxides (LDH) which play an important role in immobilizing hazardous compounds to decontaminate industrial wastewaters. The stability of an LDH is mostly evaluated in terms of its low solubility in water. However, the solubility of divalent trace metals immobilized by Mg-Al-type LDHs is not well known. Hydrotalcites containing Zn in solid solution, (Mg+Zn)3-Al-LDH, were synthesized by alkaline co-precipitation. A series of eleven LDH phases with Zn mole fractions XZn = Zn/(Mg+Zn) of 0–1 were characterized by powder X-ray diffractometry (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, thermogravimetry (TGA), scanning and transmission electron microscopy (SEM/TEM), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area analysis, and inductively coupled plasma mass (ICP-MS) spectrometry. The XRD analysis provided sharp characteristic spacings for d003 and d006 which occurred for all samples, confirming a layered LDH structure. Cell parameters (a, c) obeyed Vegard’s law and confirmed the formation of a regular solid-solution series without a mixing gap. An aqueous equilibrium time was determined by kinetic dissolution experiments. Steady-state solubility occurred after 120 days, but the experiments continued up to 240 days. The XRD and SEM/TEM analyses indicated no phase changes during the long-term dissolution experiments; neither were phase impurities detected after 240 days. The solubility products of the Mg- and Zn-bearing endmember compositions were calculated from experimentally determined total cation and anion concentrations using the Visual Minteq code for considering element speciation and ion pairing. The solubility product decreased as the Zn mole fraction increased, suggesting that the Zn-bearing LDH phases were more stable than the pure Mg3-Al-LDHs. Solid-solution aqueous-solution thermodynamic equilibrium modeling using the Lippmann “total solubility product” approach and applying Lippmann diagrams with logarithmic x-axes revealed a log-linear decrease in aqueous Zn solubility. The results are promising for remediation of metal-bearing liquid wastes because the metals that co-precipitated with the LDH were more strongly retained and, therefore, less soluble than the hydroxides or carbonates of the trace metal.

Mechanical characteristics and biocorrosion behaviour of AS-CAST Zn-3Cu-Al alloys for cardiovascular bioabsorbable devices

In this study, the biomechanical and biocorrosion behaviour of as-cast Zn-3Cu-xAl (x = 0, 1, and 2 wt%) alloys for potential application as biodegradable cardiovascular stents was investigated. The alloys were manufactured by liquid metallurgy processing employing metal casting practices, while Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffractometry (XRD), hardness, tensile properties, fracture toughness, and invitro biodegradation rate evaluation in physiological saline solution (0.9% w/v sodium chloride and 5% w/v glucose), were yardsticks used to assess the alloys’ material characteristics. The results show that alloys all consist predominantly of ƞ Zn solid solution phase; while Cu5Zn8; Al4Cu9; and Al4Cu9, AlCu; were the intermetallic phases also identified as complementary phase constituents in the Zn-3Cu, Zn-3Cu-1Al, and Zn-3Cu-2Al alloys, respectively. The 1 and 2 wt% addition of Al in the Zn-3Cu alloy system, resulted in 4.52 and 21.89% increase in hardness, 4.46 and 35.17% increase in ultimate tensile strength, 5.09 and 36.88% increase in specific strength, 2.18 and 34.74% increase in fracture toughness, but 10.5 and 16.6% decrease in percentage elongation, respectively. The improved strength characteristics of the alloy compositions containing Al were attributed to matrix strengthening (due to solid solution strengthening), phase hardening and particle hardening effects (from the intermetallic phases) facilitated by the Al addition. Furthermore, the rate of in vitro corrosion decreased for the alloy compositions containing Al in comparison to the Zn-3Cu alloy, with the Zn-3Cu-1Al composition exhibiting the least biodegradation rate. The strength, toughness, ductility and biocorrosion property balance exhibited by the Zn-3Cu-1Al and Zn-3Cu-2Al alloy compositions make them promising candidates for further consideration for cardiovascular stent applications.

Promoting effect of Zn in high-loading Zn/Ni-SiO2 catalysts for selective hydrogen evolution from methylcyclohexane.

The dehydrogenation of methylcyclohexane to toluene was investigated over high-loading monometallic Ni-SiO2 and bimetallic Zn/Ni-SiO2 catalysts. The catalysts were prepared by the impregnation coupled with the advantageous heterophase sol-gel technique. Their performance was tested in a fixed-bed flow reactor at 250-350 °C, 0.1 MPa pressure, equimolar ratio H2/Ar (24 nL h-1 in total), and a methylcyclohexane feed rate of 12 mL h-1. Information regarding the structure of Ni-Zn catalysts was obtained by N2 and CO adsorption, temperature-programmed reduction, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, in situ X-ray diffraction, and in situ X-ray absorption spectroscopy. The results have shown that the addition of zinc leads to the hindrance of Ni reducibility along with weakening the Ni interaction with the silica matrix. This behavior particularly indicated the formation of solid oxide nickel-zinc solutions. The catalytic properties of Zn-modified catalysts in the dehydrogenation of methylcyclohexane appeared significantly superior to their Ni-Cu counterparts. For example, the selectivity of Zn/Ni-SiO2 catalysts toward toluene formation increased markedly with a decrease in the Ni : Zn mass ratio, achieving 97% at 350 °C over the sample with Ni : Zn = 80 : 20. This is attributed to the promoting geometric and electronic effects arising from the formation of bimetallic Ni-Zn solid solutions. Moreover, a deeper reduction of zinc and a more efficient formation of solid bimetallic solutions are observed after the catalytic tests.

Effect of solid solution Zn atoms on corrosion behaviors of Mg-2Nd-2Zn alloys

The effects of heat treatments on the microstructures and corrosion behaviors of extruded Mg-2Nd-2Zn alloys in 3.5% NaCl electrolyte were investigated. It was found that the average corrosion rate of solid solution Mg-2Nd-2Zn alloy is 45.86 mm/y, which is much lower than that of the as-extruded and solution-aged Mg alloys. The nano-scale oxides were formed by the oxidation of solid solution atoms during the corrosion process and filled into the porous corrosion product film, which was conducive to reducing the corrosion rates of Mg alloys. Therefore, the solid solution treatment remarkably improved the corrosion rate of Mg alloys.