The Stability of Amorphous Metals in Corrosive Environments

本研究探讨了非晶态金属的腐蚀行为。 重点是过渡金属/准金属合金和 形成稳定的、保护性的、钝化的氧化膜的机理 在合金的表面。 几种实验技术是 用于表征薄膜并研究其在各种环境中的稳定性 环境. 光电子能谱技术在 光电化学与标准电化学结合 技术有助于阐明合金元素在合金化中的作用。 形成钝化膜。 基本理解 钝化膜击穿应是研究的结果。 %%% 这项研究应该会导致新实验的开发 技术，提高对钝化膜的理解， 金属合金，并改善化学，以提高腐蚀 过渡金属/准金属磁性材料的电阻。

This research examines the corrosion behavior of amorphous metals. The focus is on transition metal/metalloid alloys and the mechanisms of formation of stable, protective, passive oxide films on the surface of the alloys. Several experimental techniques are used to characterize the films and study their stability in various environments. The application of photoelectron spectroscopy in conjunction with photoelectrochemical and standard electrochemical techniques aids in clarifying the role of alloying elements in the formation of the passive films. A fundamental understanding of passive film breakdown should result from the research. %%% This research should lead to the development of new experimental techniques, improvement in the understanding of passive films on metal alloys, and improved chemistry to enhance the corrosion resistance of transition metal/metalloid magnetic materials.