Mg-6%Al-5%Pb(mass fraction) anodes with different contents of zinc were prepared by melting and casting.The electrochemical discharge behavior of these anodes in 3.5% NaCl solutions was investigated by galvanostatic t...Mg-6%Al-5%Pb(mass fraction) anodes with different contents of zinc were prepared by melting and casting.The electrochemical discharge behavior of these anodes in 3.5% NaCl solutions was investigated by galvanostatic test and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS).The microstructures and the corroded surfaces of these anodes were studied by scanning electron microscopy(SEM) and emission spectrum analysis(ESA).The phase structures and the corrosion products of the anodes were analyzed by X-ray diffraction(XRD).The results show that zinc promotes the grain refinement of Mg-6%Al-5%Pb anode and makes the average discharge potential of Mg-6%Al-5%Pb anode more negative during galvanostatic test.Mg-6%Al-5%Pb anode with the addition of 1%(mass fraction) zinc has the best electrochemical performance.The activation mechanism of zinc to Mg-6%Al-5%Pb anode is as follows:The hydrolyzation of dissolved Zn2+ ions reduces the pH value of the solution near the surface of the anode and accelerates the dissolution of Mg(OH)2 film;The precipitated Zn(OH)2 with similar structure as Mg(OH)2 combines with Mg(OH)2 film easily and makes it break down.展开更多
基金Project(JPPT-115-168) supported by the National Key Science and Technological Program of China
文摘Mg-6%Al-5%Pb(mass fraction) anodes with different contents of zinc were prepared by melting and casting.The electrochemical discharge behavior of these anodes in 3.5% NaCl solutions was investigated by galvanostatic test and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS).The microstructures and the corroded surfaces of these anodes were studied by scanning electron microscopy(SEM) and emission spectrum analysis(ESA).The phase structures and the corrosion products of the anodes were analyzed by X-ray diffraction(XRD).The results show that zinc promotes the grain refinement of Mg-6%Al-5%Pb anode and makes the average discharge potential of Mg-6%Al-5%Pb anode more negative during galvanostatic test.Mg-6%Al-5%Pb anode with the addition of 1%(mass fraction) zinc has the best electrochemical performance.The activation mechanism of zinc to Mg-6%Al-5%Pb anode is as follows:The hydrolyzation of dissolved Zn2+ ions reduces the pH value of the solution near the surface of the anode and accelerates the dissolution of Mg(OH)2 film;The precipitated Zn(OH)2 with similar structure as Mg(OH)2 combines with Mg(OH)2 film easily and makes it break down.
