Shedding light on corrosion

A. J. Davenport*

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Abstract

Highly intense synchrotron X-rays are ideal probes for studying these processes since they can penetrate water and metal surfaces, and offer a wide range of techniques for determining the time-dependent morphology and chemistry of sites with micron resolution. X-ray microtomography and radiography can show the evolution of corrosion damage in 3D or 2D, X-ray absorption spectroscopy gives chemical information inside growing pits, and X-ray diffraction can be used to identify the salt films that form inside artificial pits. These techniques have been applied to study localised corrosion of stainless steel and nickel, atmospheric corrosion of aerospace alloys, and localised corrosion of Ti for biomedical applications.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication18th International Corrosion Congress 2011
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Event18th International Corrosion Congress 2011 - Perth, WA, Australia
Duration: 20 Nov 201124 Nov 2011

Publication series

Name18th International Corrosion Congress 2011
Volume1

Conference

Conference18th International Corrosion Congress 2011
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityPerth, WA
Period20/11/1124/11/11

Keywords

  • Aluminium
  • Atmospheric corrosion
  • Nickel
  • Pitting
  • Stainless steel
  • Titanium

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Surfaces and Interfaces

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