Edited by: Frank Czerwinski

ISBN 978-953-307-972-1, Hard cover, 344 pages
Publisher: InTech
Publication date: January 2011
Subject: Metals and Nonmetals


A resistance of magnesium alloys to surface degradation is paramount for their applications in automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics and general-purpose markets. An emphasis of this book is on oxidation, corrosion and surface modifications, designed to enhance the alloy surface stability. It covers a nature of oxides grown at elevated temperatures and oxidation characteristics of selected alloys along with elements of general and electrochemical corrosion. Medical applications are considered that explore bio-compatibility of magnesium alloys. Also techniques of surface modifications, designed to improve not only corrosion resistance but also corrosion fatigue, wear and other behaviors, are described. The book represents a valuable resource for scientists and engineers from academia and industry.

Table of Contents

Thermally-Formed Oxide on Magnesium and Magnesium Alloys

Oxidation Resistance of AM60, AM50, AE42 and AZ91 Magnesium Alloys

  In Situ Ellipsometric Study on Corrosion of Magnesium Alloys

  Environmental Friendly Corrosion Inhibitors for Magnesium Alloys

  Electrochemical Corrosion Behavior of Magnesium Alloys in Biological Solutions

Magnesium Alloys as Promising Degradable Implant Materials in Orthopaedic Research

Mg Alloys Development and Surface Modification for Biomedical Application

Electroless and Electrochemical Deposition of Metallic Coatings on Magnesium Alloys Critical Literature Review

Corrosion Protection of Magnesium by Cold Spray

  Protective Coatings for Magnesium Alloys

  Anodization of Magnesium Alloys Using Phosphate Solution

  Improvement in Corrosion Fatigue Resistance of Mg Alloy Due to Plating

High Functionalization of Magnesium Alloy Surface by Superhydrophobic Treatment

Application of Positron Annihilation Spectroscopy to Studies of Subsurface Zones Induced by Wear in Magnesium and Its Alloy AZ31

  DLC Coating on Magnesium Alloy Sheet by Low-Temperature Plasma for Better Formability

Instrumental Chemical Analysis of Magnesium and Magnesium Alloys

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