Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
1571684 Materials Characterization 2010 5 Pages PDF
Abstract

The oxidation behaviors of AZ91D magnesium alloy in 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane/air atmospheres at temperatures between 660 °C and 760 °C have been studied. The experimental results show that with the increase of melt temperature, the oxidation rate of molten AZ91D magnesium alloy in 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane/air atmospheres increased and the oxidation kinetics changed from parabolic law to linear law. On the other hand, the amount of MgF2 in the oxide film formed on AZ91D decreased, and the amount of MgO increased. The effect of melt temperature on the oxidation behaviors is primarily related to the relative content of MgO and MgF2 in the film, as well as the diffusion rate and the evaporation rate of magnesium through the film.

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