The passivation of magnesium (Mg)-based alloys is an electrochemical behavior. The formation of a protective surface film results in passivation. The composition of this surface layer is influenced by the substrate alloy, which in turn affects the passive behavior. Recent studies have examined the composition of the surface film when Mg alloys undergo corrosion. Most of these studies have focused on the presence of Mg hydroxide (Mg(OH)2 ) and MgO in the layer
