Corrosion of aluminium in pure water and dilute solutions
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1973-07
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Australian Atomic Energy Commission
Abstract
An investigation into the corrosion of aluminium in flowing near-neutral water at 50 C is reported. The corrosion rate passed through a minimum as the pH was changed from pH 5.0 to 8.0. The pH at the point of minimum corrosion was sensitive to atmosphere, being highest in oxygen-saturated water. The corrosion rate was reduced and spallation of the oxide film prevented by saturating the water with oxygen.
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Aluminium, Aluminium oxides, Corrosion, HIFAR Reactor
Citation
Berzins, A., Evans, J. V., & Lowson, R. T. (1973). Corrosion of aluminium in pure water and dilute solutions (AAEC/E270). Lucas Heights N.S.W.: Australian Atomic Energy Commission, Research Establishment.