Enhancing corrosion resistance of Al50Ni50 alloy by increasing cooling rate plus annealing

Monophasic Al50Ni50 ribbons were fabricated by melt spinning at circumferential speeds (Sc) of 21 and 42 m/s, and subsequently annealed at various temperatures. The microstructure and corrosion behavior of ribbons were studied through various experimental methods. With increasing Sc, the as-spun and annealed ribbons at 42 m/s show a higher (100) crystal orientation factor F(100), a lower barrier to recrystallization and a higher total film resistance than the counterparts with 21 m/s. The as-spun ribbon at 42 m/s demonstrated a denser and more stable Al2O3 passive film compared to the as-spun and annealed ribbons at 21 m/s. This improvement in passive film can be further enhanced by 700 °C annealing. Therefore, the corrosion resistance of AlNi ribbons can be improved by increasing Sc and additional annealing at an appropriate temperature.