Phosphating process of AZ31 magnesium alloy and corrosion resistance of coatings

1 Introduction Magnesium alloys are relatively light structural materials, with excellent physical and mechanical properties,such as low densityand high specific strength, excellent castability and good machinability. These properties make them ideal cand…     

Effect of Schiff base as corrosion inhibitor on AZ31 magnesium alloy in hydrochloric acid solution

Schiff base derived from the condensation reaction of analar grade 1-amino-2-naphthol 4-sulphonic acid with cinnamaldehyde was prepared under microwave condition. The Schiff base was analysed by infrared spectroscopy. This Schiff base as a corrosion inhibitor of AZ31 magnesium alloy in 0.05 mol/L HCl solution was studied. The inhibition effect of the Schiff base compound (4Z)-4-(3-phenyl allylidene amino)-3-hydroxy naphthalene-1-sulfonic acid (AC) on AZ31 magnesium alloy corrosion was studied using mass loss, potentiodynamic polarization technique, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy methods. The potentiodynamic polarization curve shows that Schiff base AC inhibits both anodic and cathodic reactions at all concentration, which indicates it is a mixed type inhibitor. EIS results indicate that as the additive concentration is increased, the polarization resistance increases whereas double-layer capacitance decreases. The adsorption of AC on the AZ31 magnesium alloy surface in 0.05 mol/L HCl obeys the Langmuir adsorption isotherm.     

Preparation and characterization of inorganic and organic coatings on AZ91D magnesium alloy with electroless plating pretreatment

In this paper, a protective coating scheme was applied for the corrosion protection of AZ91D magnesium alloy. Electroless Ni coating (EN coating) as bottom layer, electrodeposited Ni coating (ENN coating), and silane‐based coating (ENS coating) as top layer, respectively, were successfully prepared on AZ91D magnesium alloy by combination techniques. Scanning electron microscopy and X‐ray diffraction were employed to investigate the surface and phase structure of coatings, respectively. The electrochemical corrosion behaviors of coatings in neutral 3.5 wt% NaCl solution were evaluated by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and potentiodynamic polarization techniques. The corrosion testing showed that the three kinds of coatings all could provide corrosion protection for AZ91D magnesium alloy to a certain extent, and the corrosion resistance of ENN and ENS was superior to EN. In order to further study the corrosion protection properties of ENN and ENS, a comparative investigation on the evolution of EIS of ENN and ENS was carried out by dint of immersion test in neutral 3.5 wt% NaCl solution. The results indicated that, compared with ENN, the ENS could provide longer corrosion protection for AZ91D magnesium alloy. It is significant to determine the barrier effect of each coating, which could provide reference for industry applications.     

Corrosion performance of magnesium alloys MEZ and AZ91

The corrosion performance of sand cast MEZ_S, zirconium-grain-refined MEZ_R, sand cast AZ91_S, and high pressure diecast AZ91_D magnesium alloys were evaluated by means of salt spray testing, optical metallography, hydrogen evolution, polarisation curve measurement and AC impedance spectroscopy. The results show that the corrosion resistance of the four alloys can be ranked in decreasing order as AZ91_D > AZ91_S ≈ MEZ_R > MEZ_S and that the intergranular phases and chemical composition of the matrix phase have a significant influence on the corrosion performance. Alloys with a finer grain size and higher aluminum or zirconium contents exhibit better corrosion resistance.     

Effect of alternating voltage treatment on corrosion resistance of AZ91D magnesium alloy

AZ91D magnesium alloy was treated by the alternating voltage (AV) treatment technique. The optimal AV‐treatment parameters of the alloy were determined by orthogonal experiments. Polarization curve, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), and scanning electrochemical microscopy (SECM) were used to understand the effect of AV‐treatment on the corrosion resistance of the alloy. AFM, contact angle, and XPS were employed to investigate further the influence of AV‐treatment on the properties of the surface film formed on the alloy after AV‐treatment. The results showed that a uniform and stable film was formed and the corrosion resistance of AZ91D magnesium alloy was significantly improved after AV‐treatment. This was caused by the noticeable change of the chemical structure and semi‐conducting properties of the surface film after AV‐treatment.     

AZ91D镁合金手汗腐蚀机理研究Ⅲ乳酸对AZ91D镁合金的腐蚀机制

通过电化学阻抗(EIS)和动电位极化曲线等方法研究了镁合金在乳酸和含有Cl^-的溶液中的电化学特性，发现镁合金腐蚀过程受到电极电位E、以β相为中心向外扩展的表面氧化膜的覆盖面积θ和MgH2的浓度Cm 3个表面状态变量的控制，在腐蚀过程中，β相表面氧化膜向四周扩展，覆盖了邻近很小范围的α相晶粒，从而使部分α相晶粒不受腐蚀．最后通过理论推导建立了一个新的镁合金腐蚀理论模型，并利用EIS实验证实了模型的可靠性。     

汽车用AZ91镁合金的耐腐蚀性能

以AZ91镁合金为研究对象,研究了NaCl溶液的浓度、腐蚀时间、温度和搅拌速度对AZ91镁合金耐腐蚀性的影响。利用扫描电镜观察了腐蚀后的表面形貌和横截面形貌,定性分析了AZ91镁合金在NaCl溶液中的腐蚀行为。结果表明,随NaCl溶液浓度、腐蚀时间、温度和搅拌速度增加,AZ91镁合金腐蚀速率主要呈递增趋势,且腐蚀形式为沿晶腐蚀。     

微弧表面处理对AZ31B镁合金耐腐蚀及耐腐蚀疲劳性能的影响

采用微弧表面处理技术(微弧氧化MAO和微弧复合MCC)在AZ31B镁合金基体上制备出不同断面结构的防护涂层。通过电化学腐蚀及腐蚀疲劳测试方法,研究了MAO、MCC涂层的电化学腐蚀及腐蚀疲劳性能。结果表明,生长10 min的MAO涂层具有较好的耐电化学腐蚀性能。MAO涂层表面存在微孔和微裂纹,在应力条件下微孔和微裂纹作为疲劳断裂的裂纹萌生点,可加速裂纹的萌生与扩展,使其腐蚀疲劳寿命相较AZ31B合金基体降低了55%。而具有MCC涂层的AZ31B合金试样腐蚀疲劳极限为(64.0±5.4) MPa,比AZ31B合金基体提高了59%。在低应力载荷下(＜80 MPa),微弧复合涂层试样的腐蚀疲劳强度得到明显提高。     

Effect of Na2B4O7 on iron reduction in magnesium alloys AZ31 and AZ91

Effect of Na2B4O7, a new iron reduction agent, on iron reduction in magnesium alloys AZ31 and AZ91 was studied. The iron contents in the magnesium alloy AZ31 and AZ91 reduce dramatically to less than 0.002% （mass fraction） with the increasing addition of Na2B4O7, and the corrosion resistance of the alloys was greatly improved. According to the thermodynamic analysis and the iron and boron distributions in different parts of the alloy melts, it can be inferred that the mechanism for iron reduction in magnesium alloys by Na2B4O7 processing is that boron atoms combine with iron atoms and settle down in the melting sludge. The XRD result confirms it.     

Enhanced corrosion performance of magnesium phosphate conversion coating on AZ31 magnesium alloy

Magnesium phosphate conversion coating (MPCC) was fabricated on AZ31 magnesium alloy for corrosion protection by immersion treatment in a simple MPCC solution containing Mg²⁺ and PO^3?₄ ions. The MPCC on AZ31 Mg alloy showed micro-cracks structure and a uniform thickness with the thickness of about 2.5 µm after 20 min of phosphating treatment. The composition analyzed by energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy revealed that the coating consisted of magnesium phosphate and magnesium hydroxide/oxide compounds. The MPCC showed a significant protective effect on AZ31 Mg alloy. The corrosion current of MPCC was reduced to about 3% of that of the uncoated surface and the time for the deterioration process during immersion in 0.5 mol/L NaCl solution improved from about 10 min to about 24 h.     

Tribological and corrosion behavior of PEO coatings with graphite nanoparticles on AZ91 and AZ80 magnesium alloys

The effect of the addition of graphite nanoparticles into the electrolyte used to produce plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) coatings on AZ91 and AZ80 magnesium alloys was studied. The corrosion and wear resistances of the obtained coatings were investigated. A solution that contained both phosphates and silicates was used as electrolyte. Moreover, two different PEO treatment times were studied. The corrosion resistance was analyzed with potentiodynamic polarization and EIS tests; the wear resistance was investigated with a flat on ring tribometer. The results were related to the morphology, microstructure, elemental composition and thickness evaluated with SEM analysis. The presence of the graphite nanoparticles increased the thickness, produced a densification of the coating and sealed the pores on the surface, thus improving both the corrosion and wear resistance. The increase in the corrosion and wear resistances was more evident for AZ91 than for AZ80 due to the higher aluminum content.     

Corrosion and mechanical properties of hot-extruded AZ31 magnesium alloys

AZ31 magnesium alloys were hot-extruded at 573 K and 623 K with extrusion ratio(λ) of 20,35 and 50.The corrosion and mechanical behavior of hot-extruded AZ31 were studied by galvanic tests and tensile tests.The microstructures of the studied AZ31 alloys were also investigated with optical microscope.The results show that,compared with the as-cast AZ31 alloy,the corrosion potentials of all hot-extruded AZ31 alloys are increased by 60 mV.Moreover,at the extrusion temperature of 623 K,the galvanic current o...     

添加硅钙合金对AM60镁合金耐腐蚀性能的影响

利用化学浸泡实验法和电化学测试法研究了添加硅钙合金对AM60镁合金耐腐蚀性能的影响。结果表明,硅钙合金加入后细化了AM60合金的显微组织、形成了新的耐腐蚀相—Mg2Si相、使β-Mg17Al12相的含量增多,从而使合金的腐蚀电位正移、腐蚀电流密度和腐蚀速率降低,合金的耐腐蚀性得到有效改善。     

时效处理对AZ80和ZK60镁合金微观组织和力学性能的影响

借助光学显微镜和力学性能测试仪器,研究时效处理对AZ80和ZK60锻造镁合金的微观组织和力学性能的影响规.结果表明:AZ80镁合金的抗拉强度和伸长率随着时效温度的升高呈现先增加后下降的趋势,当时效温度为170 ℃时,其抗拉强度和伸长率达到最大;ZK60镁合金的硬度随着时效温度的升高呈现先增加后下降的趋势,当时效温度为170 ℃时,其硬度达到最大,而其韧性正好呈现相反的趋势.此外,在140-200℃的时效温度范围内,ZK60镁合金比AZ80镁合金具有更好的冲击韧性与其他力学性能.     

AZ31镁合金搅拌摩擦焊焊缝电化学性能的分析

试验的样品为3 mm厚挤压态AZ31镁合金,采用搅拌摩擦焊接工艺对焊而成.通过静态失重法、动电位极化曲线以及交流阻抗谱(electrochemical impedance spectroscopy,EIS)测试,研究了室温下浓度5%(质量分数)NaCl溶液中AZ31镁合金搅拌摩擦焊焊缝和母材的电化学行为.结果表明,在室温腐蚀介质中通过静态失重法测得AZ31镁合金母材和焊缝在168 h后的平均腐蚀速率分别为0.154和0.135 g/(m2·h),通过动电位极化曲线及交流阻抗谱(EIS)测得AZ31镁合金母材和焊缝的腐蚀电流分别为0.001 63和0.000 45 A/cm2,极化电阻分别为9.553和12.61Ω/cm2.AZ31镁合金搅拌摩擦焊焊缝的抗腐蚀性能优于其母材的表现.     

Microstructures and electrochemical behaviors of as-cast magnesium alloys with enhanced compressive strengths and corrosion decomposition

Rapidly disintegrating alloys with enhanced compressive strengths and corrosion rates are prepared for fracturing parts in petroleum extraction. Extrusion casting is used to prepare Mg–xZn–Zr alloys by adjusting zinc content. Mechanical and electrochemical behaviors are investigated to evaluate the practicability as decomposable materials. Superficial topographies, compositions, phases, and distributions are also characterized to determine the dissociative mechanism. The results make clear that matrixes and secondary structures with reticulate shapes arise on surfaces. The material also possesses enhanced compressive strength to guarantee stabilization and pressure-holding ability among decomposition. Concurrently, with the increase of zinc content and decomposition time, galvanic corrosion aggravates resulting in gradually reduced corrosion potentials and accelerated decomposition rates. Rapid material dissolution mainly attributes to anode corrosion of matrixes, peeling of microparticles, and inferior tolerance of corrosive products to dissolution. Such work highlights potential applications of fracturing materials for ensuring rapid decomposition and guaranteeing stable stress tolerance.     

Electroless nickel-plating on die cast magnesium alloy AZ91D

Electroless nickel-plating on die cast magnesium alloy AZ91D was investigated. Growth of the electroless nickel-plating coating was characterized using scanning electron microscopy. Corrosion resistance of the coating was evaluated by open circuit potential and potentiodynamic polarization curves in 3.5% （mass fraction） NaC1 solution. The results show that plating deposition is initiated on the crevices and then spread onto primary a phase. The corrosion potentials for die cast magnesium alloy AZ91D and nickel-plating coating are about -1.45 V and -0.36 V （vs. SCE）, respectively. No discoloration, cracks, blisters, or peeling appear by heat-quench test. The results show that the corrosion potential of Ni-P coating is increased by 1 000 mV and corrosion resistance for die cast magnesium alloy AZ91D is improved. The adhesion between the coating and the substrate is excellent. Electroless nickel plating is a promising method to enhance magnesium alloys resistance for attacking.     

Thickness effects on corrosion and wear resistance properties of micro-arc discharge oxide coatings on AZ91D magnesium alloys

The microarc oxidation coatings with difference thickness were synthesized on AZ91D magnesium alloy. The microstructure and phase structure of the coatings were analyzed using SEM and XRD, the tribological properties and corrosion resistance behaviour of the coatings were also investigated. The results show that the coating contains two layers, a porous outer layer and relatively dense inner layer. The microhardness of the MAO coatings is four to six times higher than that of the magnesium alloy substrate. The MAO coatings have much better wear-resistance and corrosion resistance abilities than those of magnesium alloy substrate, but possess higher friction coefficient. The results further indicate that there is an optimization thickness for corrosion and wear resistance.     

铸造AZ91D镁合金的遗传性

试验研究了具有不同铸造组织形态的AZ91D镁合金和具有不同晶粒度的AZ91D镁合金重熔前后的组织和性能的变化规律。结果表明,重熔前后的AZ91D镁合金的组织和性能具有相同性或相似性,在铸造过程中具有明显的遗传性。