Corrosion mechanism and hydrogen evolution on Mg

• Published in: Current opinion in solid state & materials science Vol. 19; no. 2; pp. 85 - 94
• Main Authors: Thomas, S., Medhekar, N.V., Frankel, G.S., Birbilis, N.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.04.2015
• Subjects: Activation; Anodic polarization; Cathodic activation; Dissolution; Durability; Hydrogen evolution; Magnesium; Mg batteries; Nondestructive testing; Surface chemistry; Magnesium; Mg batteries; Cathodic activation; Dissolution; Hydrogen evolution

•The corrosion mechanism for Mg has been reviewed in light of contemporary works employing advanced analytics.•Mg dissolution occurs via an n=2 mechanism, at open circuit and during anodic polarisation.•Hydrogen evolution accompanying Mg dissolution is a persistent cathodic reaction.•A phenomenologi...