1987 Volume 37 Issue 11 Pages 748-753
Attempts have been made to clarify the occurrence of the maximum current on anodic polarization curves for Al-Fe alloys after cathodic treatment in deaerated 0.1 M Na2SO4 solution. The origin of the maximum anodic current is the oxidation of the undissolved intermetallic iron compound FeAl3 into ferrous hydroxide.