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Dealloying of Al[sub 2]CuMg in Alkaline Media
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EngineeringElectrode-electrolyte InterfaceAlkaline MediaIon SolubilityChemistryMineral ProcessingChemical EngineeringCorrosionIso Management StandardCalcium AluminateSolidificationElectrochemical InterfaceMaterials ScienceSwiss CheeseSurface ElectrochemistryAlloy DissolutionMicrostructureElectrochemistrySurface ScienceInterfacial PhenomenaChemical KineticsElectrochemical Surface Science
The anodic behavior of ( S‐phase ) samples in 0.1 M NaOH solution was investigated. Critical potential behavior typical of dealloying was observed while sweeping the potential from open circuit in the anodic direction. Theoretical estimates based on curvature effects in alloy dissolution suggested the development of a porous structure with 2 nm average ligament size during the initial stages of the dealloying process. A delicate balance between metal dissolution, ion solubility, and mass transport in the electrolyte appears to govern the kinetics of the "pit" growth process. A bicontinuous dealloyed microstructure containing flatter regions showing "Swiss cheese"‐like morphology was observed as a result of long‐term dealloying. © 2000 The Electrochemical Society. All rights reserved.