Electrochemical Behaviour of Magnesium Alloys in Aqueous Media

The book "Electrochemical Behaviour of Magnesium Alloys in Aqueous Media" by L. Sutha delves into the electrochemical behavior of magnesium alloys in aqueous media, with a particular focus on corrosion. The book covers various aspects related to magnesium alloys, including their composition, anodic dissolution, cathodic reactions, hydrogen evolution, pH, chloride ions, sulfate ions, and corrosion inhibitors.The author discusses different techniques used to study the electrochemical behavior of magnesium alloys, such as polarization curves, potentiodynamic scanning, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Additionally, the book explores the surface morphology, microstructure, crystallographic texture, and mechanical properties of magnesium alloys.The book also covers various topics related to magnesium alloy processing, surface treatments, and corrosion prevention strategies. The author explains different corrosion mechanisms, including intermetallic compounds, intergranular corrosion, pitting corrosion, galvanic corrosion, crevice corrosion, corrosion fatigue, stress corrosion cracking, and hydrogen embrittlement.The book highlights the importance of corrosion testing, including immersion tests, electrochemical tests, and accelerated corrosion tests, in evaluating the electrochemical behavior of magnesium alloys. The author also discusses corrosion modeling and its applications in predicting the corrosion behavior of magnesium alloys in various environments.Furthermore, the book explores the potential applications of magnesium alloys in various fields, including biodegradable implants, biomedical applications, sustainable materials, environmental impact, industrial applications, aerospace industry, and automotive industry. Finally, the book discusses the use of cathodic protection, coatings, and inhibitors to prevent or mitigate the corrosion of magnesium alloys. Overall, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the electrochemical behavior of magnesium alloys in aqueous media and is a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and students interested in this field.