Growth kinetics and mechanism of the initial oxidation of Al-based Al–Mg alloys

• DOI: 10.1016/j.corsci.2010.03.028
• Publication Date: 2010-04-26T08:37:36Z
• Authors: E. Panda; L.P.H. Jeurgens; E.J. Mittemeijer
• Keywords: 02 engineering and technology; 0210 nano-technology

The relationship between the growth kinetics and the local chemical states of Al, Mg and O ions in ultrathin ( 385 K, continued growth is realized by the preferential oxidation of interfacially segregated Mg, resulting in the sequential appearance of interfacial and bulk-like states for the Mg cations.