Aqueous electrochemistry of the magnesium surface: Thermodynamic and kinetic profiles

Jodie A. Yuwono*, Nick Birbilis, Christopher D. Taylor, Kristen S. Williams, Adib J. Samin, Nikhil V. Medhekar

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    Abstract

    In this study, first-principles density functional theory (DFT) calculations are performed to investigate the contribution of each individual reaction at the magnesium/water interface. Thermodynamic and kinetic models derived from the DFT-calculated parameters are used to describe interdependent reactions at the interface and the resultant magnesium electrochemical activity at different pH and potentials. These models are able to rationalise experimental findings, such as those obtained from polarisation and immersion tests, and provide new insights for defining a complete and viable mechanism of aqueous magnesium electrochemistry.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)53-68
    Number of pages16
    JournalCorrosion Science
    Volume147
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Feb 2019

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