Welding and galvanic coupling effects on the electrochemical activity of dissimilar AA2050 and AA7050 aluminum alloys welded by Friction Stir Welding (FSW)

• Published in: Electrochimica acta Vol. 449; p. 142196
• Main Authors: de Viveiros, Bárbara Victoria G., da Silva, Rejane Maria P., Donatus, Uyime, Costa, Isolda
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.05.2023
• Subjects: Dissimilar aluminum alloys; Friction stir welding; Galvanic coupling; Local electrochemical activity; Micropotentiometry; SVET; Local electrochemical activity; Micropotentiometry; Dissimilar aluminum alloys; SVET; Friction stir welding; Galvanic coupling

•Microstructure and electrochemical activities of dissimilar AA2050 and AA7050 aluminum alloys.•The friction stir welding (FSW) of the dissimilar alloys affected the microstructure and the electrochemical behavior of the different regions investigated.•Galvanic interactions between the coupled welde...