Corrosion Failure Analysis of Architectural Aluminum Alloys

Birol F., Birol Y.

MATERIALS PERFORMANCE, cilt.49, sa.1, ss.50-54, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 49 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2010
  • Dergi Adı: MATERIALS PERFORMANCE
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.50-54
  • İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Light microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and energy dispersive x-ray analysis were employed to identify the key factors responsible for the corrosion of anodically oxidized EN AW-6060 profiles employed for bathroom partitioning, in an assembly that also used metalized plastic clips. An alkaline cleaning agent led to crevice corrosion and a galvanic couple effect between the aluminum and the clips.