Investigation of rare earth sealing of porous micro-arc oxidation coating formed on AZ91D magnesium alloy

Magnesium and its alloys have been used in many industries, but they are reactive and require protection against aggressive envi-ronments. In this study, oxide coatings were applied on AZ91D magnesium alloy using micro-arc oxidation (MAO) process. Then, in order to seal the pores of the MAO coatings, the samples were immersed in cerium bath for different times. The surface morphologies and composi-tions of the coatings were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), respectively. The corrosion behavior of the coatings was investigated with electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and potentiodynamic polariza-tion tests in 3.5 wt.% NaCl solution. The amount of the porosity of the coating was measured by electrochemical method. It was found that the sealing treatments by immersion in cerium bath successfully sealed the pores of the MAO coatings. The results of the corrosion tests showed that the MAO coating which was sealed in Ce bath for 10 min enhanced the corrosion resistance of the substrate significantly. Fur-thermore, this coating had the lowest amount of the porosity among the coatings.)     

Preparation and Corrosion Resistance of Rare Earth Conversion Coatings on AZ91 Magnesium Alloy

Magnesiumalloysarewidelyusedinweaponin dustry,spacenavigationandhavegoodpotentialof applicationanddevelopmentindailycommunication facilitiesduetotheirpropertiesoflightweightandhighstrength[1].Appliedasstructuralmaterials,mag nesiumalloysmayeasilycrackduet…     

Friction and Wear Characteristics of Mg-Al Alloy Containing Rare Earths

The influence of rare earth on the friction and wear characteristics of magnesium alloy AZ91 and AM60 were studied. The results show that the wear resistance properties of rare earth magnesium alloys are better than those of matrix alloy under the testing conditions. The anti-wear behaviour of AZ91 alloy is much better than that of AM60 alloy. In dry sliding pmcess, magnesium alloys undergo a transition from mild wear to severe wear. The addition of rare earths refine the structure of alloys, improve the comprehensive behaviors of magnesium alloys,increase the stability of oxidation films on worn surfaces,enhance the loading ability of rare earth magnesium alloys,and delay the transition from mild wear to sevre wear effectively.     

Modification of AZ91?Mg Alloys for High Temperature Applications

The good specific strength and specific modulus of magnesium alloys had drawn the attention of the automotive manufacturers for use in fuel efficient vehicles. Among the cast magnesium alloys, AZ91 (Mg?C9Al?C1Zn) is the most sought alloy because of its good casting properties. However, this alloy loses its strength and creep resistance properties above 120?°C due to softening of the ?? phase (Mg₁₇Al₁₂). Hence, this alloy cannot be used for making heavier engine components (power train), which require the thermal stability up to about 250?°C. The paper discusses the approach of modifying the AZ91 alloy by minor alloying additions to improve the high temperature withstanding capability without significantly affecting its casting properties. Additions of Ca to AZ91 alloy to the levels of about 0.4?wt% increased the ambient and high temperature strength of the base alloy. Additions of other minor alloying elements such as Sb, Pb, rare earths etc. can also increase the high temperature capability of the AZ91 by further modifying the ?? phase structure. The paper overviews the work carried out by the authors on the role of different alloying additions on the microstructure and mechanical properties of AZ91 magnesium alloys.     

稀土元素铈对镁合金AZ91D显微组织和力学性能的影响

利用光学显微镜、X射线衍射和扫描电镜等分析研究含铈镁合金AZ91D（0．25％Ce、0．7％Ce、0．95％Ce）的显微组织，并对其力学性能进行了测试，同时与不含铈镁合金AZ91D进行了比较。结果表明，加入一定量Ce后的镁合金AZ91D形成杆状化合物Al4Ce，被推移到生长界面，阻碍枝晶的自由生长，从而细化合金显微组织；Ce能提高镁合金AZ91D抗拉强度和硬度，而对其屈服强度和延伸率影响不大；加入0．7％Ce的AZ91D镁合金晶粒细化效果和综合力学性能比较理想。     

钛合金表面微弧氧化耐磨和耐蚀膜层的研究进展

微弧氧化是一种直接在有色金属或其合金表面原位生成陶瓷膜的新技术,利用该技术可在钛合金表面生成耐磨和耐蚀性能优良的膜层。介绍了微弧氧化技术及其特点、钛合金表面微弧氧化耐磨和耐蚀膜层的研究进展,并指出了钛合金表面微弧氧化耐磨和耐蚀膜层的应用前景和今后膜层研究的发展方向。     

Formation and characterization of cerium conversion coatings on magnesium alloy

Chemical conversion treatment by rare earth metal salt solution was considered as an alternative to chromium chemical conversion treatment to improve the corrosion resistance of magnesium alloys. In this study, cerium conversion coatings formed on AZ31 magnesium alloy were characterized and the formation mechanism was discussed. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy （XPS） analysis showed that cerium conversion coating consisted of cerium hydroxides/oxides, in which both tetravalent cerium Ce（Ⅳ） and trivalent cerium Ce（Ⅲ） species co-existed. Cerium conversion coating was a two-layer structure. Atomic force microscopy （AFM） images revealed that the morphology of the inside layer was different from that of the outside one, which was responsible for the inherent adhesive weakness of the coating. Corrosion potential （Ecorr） measurements indicated that poor adhesion limited the improvement of the corrosion resistance of the coating. During the treating process, the increased pH value of the cerium salt solution led to the precipitation of cerium hydroxides/oxides. The formation kinetics of the coating followed a parabolic curve.     

Fabrication of a novel Mg-RE(Nd,Ce) intermetallic compound coating by molten salt diffusion and its effect on corrosion resistance of magnesium alloys

A novel Mg-rare earth(Nd,Ce) coating containing intermetallic compound was fabricated on the surface of the AZ91D magnesium alloy by bathing the sample in a NaCl-KCl-LiCl-NdCl_3-CeCl_3 molten salt. The cross-sectional morphology, microstructure and phase composition of the coating were investigated by scanning electron microscopy(SEM), transmission electron microscopy(TEM) and energy dispersive spectroscopy(EDS). The corrosion resistance was characterized by the potentiodynamic polarization curves. The SEM observation indicated that a continuous and compact diffusion coating was obtained on the surface of SMATed AZ91D magnesium alloy and the XRD and TEM investigations revealed that the new phases were Al_2Ce and Al_2Nd intermetallic. The potentiodynamic polarization curves showed that the Mg-RE coating improved the corrosion resistance of the AZ91D magnesium alloy, and the corrosion current density of the coated sample was about 1510 mA /cm~2 lower than the uncoated sample.     

Effect of cerium and lanthanum additives on plasma electrolytic oxidation of AZ31 magnesium alloy

Plasma electrolytic oxidation（PEO） coatings on AZ31 magnesium（Mg） alloy were developed using the aqueous solution with alkaline silicate and sodium hydroxide as a base electrolyte system.The effects of cerium（Ce） nitrate and lanthanum（La） nitrate additives on the voltage response,microstructure,compositions and corrosion resistance of PEO coatings were investigated by scanning electron microscopy（SEM）,energy-dispersive spectrum（EDS）,X-ray diffraction（XRD） and potentiodynamic polarization tests,etc.The results showed that Ce and La additives increased the stable voltage and compactness of the PEO coatings,while,those did not change the compositions of the PEO coatings.The corrosion resistance of the PEO coating obtained in solutions with La nitrate of 0.1 g/L was the best,followed by that with Ce nitrate of 0.1 g/L and that without additives.     

Preparation and Corrosion Resistance of Rare Earth Ceramic Film on AZ91 Magnesium Alloy

With the purpose of improving corrosion resistance and solving environmental pollution caused by traditional protective technique, rare earth ceramic film on AZ91 magnesium alloy was prepared by dip coating process, and technical parameters of preparation were defmed. Microstructure and composition of the film were studied and corrosion resistance was evaluated as well. The results show that rare earth ceramic film is uniform,dense, with strong cohesion and intact coverage. The film is mainly made up of CeO2 and MgCeO3. The results of corrosion experiments approve that the film acts as a barrier to isolate the contact of the substrate with corrosion media and decreas corrosion rate. Polarization curve of the coated sample shiftes to positive potential obvito 2.7 × 104 Ω. These facts indicate that rare earth ceramic film could effectively improve corrosion resistance of AZ91 magnesium alloy.