Effects of High Magnetic Field on Solidification and Corrosion Behaviors of Magnesium Alloy

The solidification behaviors of AZ61 magnesium alloy under a high magnetic field were studied. The corrosion property of AZ61 alloy was investigated in a solution of 3.5 mol/L NaCl by measuring electrochemical polarization. The results show that the high magnetic field can refine microstructure and benefit aluminum transfer.The crystal of α-Mg is induced to orient with their c-axis parallel to the magnetic field. The corrosion studies indicate that different crystal plane of magnesium has different corrosion property. The passivating films on the a- and b-planes have higher corrosion resistance than that on the c-plane. Aligned structure affects the corrosion property of AZ61 magnesium alloy.