The effect of current density, pH, and temperature on the anodic behavior, cathodic behavior, and corrosion of magnesium in aqueous solutions has been studied. A tentative mechanism for the anodic oxidation of magnesium is postulated. Local corrosion and/or undermining of metallic magnesium at the anode are appreciable and may, in fact, account for the observed low anodic current efficiencies of magnesium. An intergranular type of corrosion occurs at cathodically polarized magnesium at elevated temperatures. A hydrogen embrittlement theory is proposed to explain intergranular cathodic corrosion. ) unless CC License in place (see abstract). ecsdl.org/site/terms_use address. Redistribution subject to ECS terms of use (see 128.255.6.125 Downloaded on 2015-03-19 to IP ) unless CC License in place (see abstract). ecsdl.org/site/terms_use address. Redistribution subject to ECS terms of use (see 128.255.6.125 Downloaded on 2015-03-19 to IP Vol. 105, No. 5 CORROSION OF POLARIZED MAGNESIUM 247 6C ) unless CC License in place (see abstract). ecsdl.org/site/terms_use address. Redistribution subject to ECS terms of use (see 128.255.6.125 Downloaded on 2015-03-19 to IP