| A | AA6061 |
| AS | Advancing side |
| Al | Aluminum |
| ba | Anodic Tafel slope |
| B | AZ31B |
| C | AZ91 |
| BM | Base metal |
| bc | Cathodic Tafel slope |
| c | Chloride ion concentration |
| Cor | Corrosion |
| η | Corrosion rate |
| Jcorr | Current density |
| ρ | Density |
| K | Electrochemical equivalent |
| Elo | Elongation |
| t | Exposure time |
| FSW | Friction stir welding |
| Hn | Hardness |
| HAZ | Heat-affected zone |
| IS | Impact energy |
| Mg | Magnesium |
| F | Metal factor |
| MMC | Metal matrix composite |
| P | pH value |
| Rp | Polarization resistance |
| RS | Retreating side |
| R_s | Rotational speed |
| SEM | Scanning electron microscopy |
| SZ | Stir zone |
| TS | Tensile strength |
| TMAZ | Thermomechanical heat-affected zone |
| TTA | Tool-tilt angle |
| TIG | Tungsten inert gas welding |
| WS | Welding speed |
| YS | Yield strength |
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