Study on the Influence Mechanism of Rare Earth Elements Ce and La on the Corrosion Resistance of Cu-Zn-Al Imitation Gold Alloy Targets

Key Points

• Corrosion resistance increases with the addition of rare earth elements cerium and lanthanum, improving longevity.
• The study shows a notable enhancement in resistance, with specific focus on copper-zinc-aluminum alloy characteristics.
• Assessment using elemental analysis and corrosion testing reveals significant findings about the influence of rare earth elements.
• Highlights the importance of understanding elemental effects on alloy performance in various environments.