Research Article

Enhanced Corrosion Resistance of Recycled Aluminum Alloy 6061 Chips Using Hot Extrusion Followed by ECAP

Table 2

Identification and geometry of the samples used in the corrosion test.

ConditionDiameter (mm)Active surface (cross section) (cm2)

E0As-received50.20
E1Hot extruded at 500°C70.39
E2ECAP-2 passes70.39
E3ECAP-4 passes80.50
E4ECAP-6 passes70.39