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The galvanic corrosion of the  β -phase (Al 3 Mg 2 )/Al couple has been studied using electrochemical methods, scanning vibrating electrode technique (SVET) and Time of flight-secondary ion spectroscopy (ToF-SIMS). Polarization tests reveal that Al 3 Mg 2  is anodic relative to pure Al at pH ≤ 10. Visualization of the current density distribution over the Al 3 Mg 2 /Al galvanic couple by SVET reveals that at pH 2, an intense and stochastic anodic current density is evolved from Al 3 Mg 2  while a heavy cathodic current flux is sustained on the surrounding Al matrix. At pH 6 and 10, localized both cathodic and anodic regions are seen on Al 3 Mg 2  indicating its self-dissolution while the surrounding Al matrix remained relatively inert. However, at pH 13, a reversal of polarity occurs and Al 3 Mg 2  becomes cathodic relative to Al. The severity of the galvanic coupling of Al 3 Mg 2  to Al is in the order pH 13 &gt; pH 2 &gt; pH 6 &gt; pH 10. ToF-SIMS analysis reveals that the dealloying of Al 3 Mg 2  in the galvanic couple is by selective dissolution of Mg leading to the deposition of corrosion products dominated by Mg compounds in an acidic and neutral environment. In an alkaline environment, a relatively thin hydroxide rich film is formed.

SVET and ToF-SIMS Studies on the Galvanic Corrosion of β-phase/Aluminum Couple in Aqueous Solutions as a Function of pH