%L eprints15695
%P 88-99
%A R. T. Loto
%A Adeyinka Adeleke
%K Aluminium, Composites, Corrosion, Pitting
%J Materials Science Forum
%D 2021
%T Corrosion of Aluminum Metal Matrix
Composites: A Review of the Effect of
Manufacturing Processes, Processing
Routes and Secondary Phases
%X The vulnerability of Al matrix composites to general and preferential corrosion is due to the intrinsic
proneness of binary materials to undergo advanced deterioration. Control of the prevalent sites for
evolution and proliferation of confined corrosion strongly influence the corrosion resistance of the
composites. The problem for enhanced utilization of composites, has exacerbated with attention on
the productive life and resilience to environmental degeneration during operational service. This can
be achieved through proper comprehension of the electrochemical mechanism, the intriguing nature
of SiC grains and their importance on the secondary phases, metallurgical configuration, and
manufacturing process routes. This review confirms the relevance of secondary phases,
microstructures and manufacturing processes in relation to SiC particles on the corrosion
invulnerability of Al matrix composites to further add corrosion mitigation in design and and
technological advancement
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