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Effect of Graphene Nanosheets on Microstructure and Corrosion Resistance of ADC12 Alloy

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The effect of graphene nanosheets (GNPs) on the microstructure and corrosion resistance of ADC12 alloy in HCl solution were researched by optical microscope, scanning electron microscope, energy-dispersive spectrometer, x-ray diffraction and electrochemical measurements. The microstructural evolution revealed that the addition of GNPs could significantly refine the α-Al, Si and β-Al5FeSi phases, thus optimizing the microstructure of ADC12 alloy. The results of electrochemical experiments demonstrated that the corrosion current density of ADC12-0.9 wt.% GNPs alloy (1.18 mA cm−2) was 62.7% lower than that of the matrix (3.17 mA cm−2), and the corrosion potential (− 534 mV) was 8.4% higher than that of ADC12 (− 579 mV). Moreover, the value of polarization resistance (70.74 Ω cm2) was highest when adding 0.9 wt.% GNPs, indicating the improved corrosion resistance. The results of immersion tests indicated that the corrosion rate of the ADC12-0.9 wt.% GNPs alloy (VM = 16.31 ± 0.81 mg cm−2 d−1) was 62.3% lower than that of the matrix (VM = 43.16 ± 1.69 mg cm−2 d−1). Moreover, the effect of GNPs on the micro-galvanic corrosion for ADC12 alloy was discussed.

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The authors would like to acknowledge the financial support by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, China (51965040), and the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province, China (20181BAB206026).

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Zhang, S., Yan, H., Zhang, L. et al. Effect of Graphene Nanosheets on Microstructure and Corrosion Resistance of ADC12 Alloy. J. of Materi Eng and Perform 32, 3590–3601 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-022-07363-6

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