Achieving a corrosion-resistant Mg-Ca lean alloy by solidification control to sequester parts-per-million-level Fe impurity

npj Materials Degradation 2026 Open access

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Authors: Yongzhen Qi, Min Deng, Jian Rong, Bingqiang Wei, Yibing Xie, Shenbao Jin, Huiyuan Wang
DOI: 10.1038/s41529-026-00755-2
Cited by: 4
References: 59

Abstract

The influence of solidification cooling rate on the microstructure, particularly Fe-rich particles, in a Mg-0.1Ca (wt%) alloy is studied, as well as the corresponding effect on the corrosion resistance. It is revealed that a slow cooling rate (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Magnesium Alloys: Properties and Applications Hydrogen Storage and Materials Aluminum Alloy Microstructure Properties

Publication details

Journal / source
npj Materials Degradation
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Volume
10
Issue
1
Publication date
11 February 2026
Language
EN