Microstructure and Corrosion Behavior of Electrodeposited Ni-Co-ZrC Coatings

In this present work, ZrC particles incorporated Ni-Co composite coatings were electrodeposited. The objective of this article is to study the influence of Co content on the microstructure and properties of Ni-Co-ZrC coatings. Pure Ni and Ni-ZrC coatings have also been electrodeposited for comparison. Surface morphology, chemical composition, microstructure, and microhardness of Ni-Co-ZrC coatings were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectrometer, x-ray diffractometer, and Vicker microhardness tester. The potentiodynamic polarization technique was applied to measure the corrosion behavior of the coatings. By increasing Co concentration in electrolyte, Co content of the coatings was modified from 0 to 80 wt.% and ZrC particles content of the coatings was reduced. As the Co content increased, the dominant phase structure was changed from face centered cubic to hexagonal close packed crystal structure. Surface morphology of the Ni-Co-ZrC coatings was changed from nodular to sharp corner structure, and finally branched morphology with increasing Co content of the coating. Among the electrodeposited coatings, Ni-Co-ZrC coating with 42 wt.% Co content exhibited the highest microhardness. The corrosion potential of the coating was shifted to more positive with increasing the Co content from 0 to 64 wt.%. The lowest corrosion rate of 4.507 × 10^?7 g·h^?1·cm^?2 was found for Ni-Co-ZrC coating at the Co content of 75 wt.%.     

Cold-Sprayed Al Coating for Corrosion Protection of Sintered NdFeB

A protective Al coating was achieved on the sintered NdFeB magnet by cold spray. The sprayed Al particles generate plastic deformation and hang together. The thickness of the coating is about 170 μm. The corrosion currents of Al coating and NdFeB without immersion tested by potentiodynamic polarization in 3.5 wt.% NaCl solutions are 1.350 × 10^?6 and 4.361 × 10^?6 A/cm², respectively. X-ray photoelectron spectrometry results confirm that the oxide film is Al₂O₃ and the corrosion process can be derived into two different stages. The Al coating can provide long-term protection for NdFeB effectively.     

Electrochemical Corrosion Behavior of Thermal-Sprayed Stainless Steel-Coated Q235 Steel in Simulated Soil Solutions

The corrosion behavior of a thermal-sprayed stainless steel (SS)-coated Q235 steel has been investigated in simulated soil solutions using electrochemical measurements, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis, and scanning electron microscope. The as-received Q235 steel and galvanized steel for grounding grids were also examined for the purpose of comparison. The effects of pH value of testing solutions have been examined. The thermal-sprayed SS-coated steel showed the best corrosion resistance among the three kinds of materials. With increasing pH value, the corrosion resistance of SS-coated Q235 steel increased. In weak alkaline solutions, the SS-coated Q235 steel showed the largest polarization resistance (3.2 × 10⁵ Ω cm²), the lowest anodic current density (1.4 × 10^?2 μA/cm²), and the largest film resistance (4.5 × 10⁶ Ω cm²), suggesting that the coated steel has the best corrosion resistance in weak alkaline environment. Related corrosion mechanisms are also discussed.     

An Investigation into the Corrosion Behavior of MgO/ZrO<Subscript>2</Subscript> Nanocomposite Coatings Prepared by Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation on the AZ91 Magnesium Alloy

Plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) of AZ91 Mg alloys was performed in ZrO₂ nanoparticles containing Na₂SiO₃-based electrolytes. The phase composition and the microstructure of PEO coatings were analyzed by x-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy followed by energy dispersive spectroscopy. Pitting corrosion properties of the coatings were investigated using cyclic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy tests in a Ringer solution. The results showed the better pitting corrosion resistance of the composite coating, as compared to the oxide one, due to the thickened inner layer and the decrease in the surface defects of the composite coating. Also, the PEO process decreased the corrosion current density from 25.06 µA/cm² in the Mg alloy to 2.7 µA/cm² in the oxide coating and 0.47 µA/cm² in the composite coating.     

Characterisation and corrosion resistance of Zn–Mn coatings electrodeposited from acidic chloride bath

Zn–Mn alloy coatings were galvanostatically electrodeposited from an acidic chloride bath. Effects of deposition current density, pH and temperature on surface morphology, microstructure and corrosion resistance of Zn–Mn coatings were studied. The coatings deposited at 10, 50 and 100 mA cm^?2 had a single η-Zn phase structure. However, a dual phase structure of η-Zn and ?-Zn–Mn with higher Mn content was found for the coatings deposited at 200 mA cm^?2. The dual structure degraded the corrosion resistance of the coatings. The highest corrosion resistance was achieved for the Zn–Mn coating deposited at 100 mA cm^?2, pH 4·9 and 25°C. This coating contained 4·1 wt-%Mn and showed a unique surface morphology consisting of randomly arranged packs of very thin platelets, laid perpendicular to the surface and provided a high compactness deficient free structure.     

Comparative study of Cr3C2-NiCr coatings obtained by HVOF and hard chromium coatings

In the present work the corrosion resistance of micro-cracked hard chromium and Cr₃C₂-NiCr (HVOF) coatings applied on a steel substrate have been compared using open-circuit potential (E_OC) measurements, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and polarization curves. The coatings surfaces and cross-section were characterized before and after corrosion tests using optical microscopy (OM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). After 18 h of immersion, the open-circuit potential values were around −0.50 and −0.25 V/(Ag∣AgCl∣KCl_sat) for hard chromium and Cr₃C₂-NiCr, respectively. The surface analysis done after 12 h of immersion showed iron on the hard chromium surface inside/near surface cracks, while iron was not detected on the Cr₃C₂-NiCr surface even after 18 h. For longer immersion time hard chromium was more degraded than thermal sprayed coating. For hard chromium coating a total resistance values between 50 and 80 kΩ cm² were measured and two well-defined time constants were observed, without significant change with the immersion time. For Cr₃C₂-NiCr coating the total impedance diminished from around 750 to 25 kΩ cm² as the immersion time increased from 17 up to 132 h and two overlapped time constants were also observed. Polarization curves recorded after 18 h of immersion showed a lower current and higher corrosion potential for Cr₃C₂-NiCr coating than other samples studied.     

Microstructure and Oxidation Behavior of Al and Al/NiCrAlY Coatings on Pure Titanium Alloy

To improve the oxidation resistance of Ti alloys, a NiCrAlY coating was deposited as diffusion barrier between aluminum overlay coating and pure Ti substrate by air plasma spraying method. The microstructure and oxidation behavior of Al coatings with and without NiCrAlY diffusion barrier were investigated in isothermal oxidation tests at 800 °C for 100 h. The results indicate that the weight gain of the Al/NiCrAlY coating was 4.16 × 10^?5 mg² cm^?4 s^?1, whereas that of the single Al coating was 9.52 × 10^?5 mg² cm^?4 s^?1 after 100 h oxidation. As compared with single Al coating, the Al/NiCrAlY coating revealed lower oxidation rate and excellent oxidation resistance by forming thin Al₂O₃ + NiO scales at overlaying coating/diffusion barrier and diffusion barrier/substrate interfaces. Meanwhile, the inward diffusion of Al and the outward diffusion of Ti were inhibited effectively by the NiCrAlY diffusion barrier.     

Corrosion protection of magnesium alloy AZ31 sheets by spin coating process with poly(ether imide) [PEI]

In the present study, the potential of poly(ether imide) as corrosion protective coating for magnesium alloys was evaluated using the spin coating technique. The influence of different parameters on the coating properties was evaluated and the corrosion behaviour of the coatings was investigated using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The best corrosion protection was obtained preparing the coatings under N₂ atmosphere, using 15 wt.% solution in N′N′-dimethylacetamide (DMAc) which resulted in a coating of approximately 2 μm thickness, with an initial impedance of 10⁹ Ω cm² and of 10⁵ Ω cm² after 240 h of exposure to a 3.5% NaCl solution.     

Oxidation and Hot Corrosion Behavior of Plasma-Sprayed MCrAlY–Cr<Subscript>2</Subscript>O<Subscript>3</Subscript> Coatings

The oxidation and hot corrosion behavior of two atmospheric plasma-sprayed NiCoCrAlY–Cr₂O₃ and CoNiCrAlY–Cr₂O₃ coatings, which are primarily designed for wear applications at high temperature, were investigated in this study. The two coatings were exposed to air and molten salt (75%Na₂SO₄–25%NaCl) environment at 800 °C under cyclic conditions. Oxidation and hot corrosion kinetic curves were obtained by thermogravimetric technique. X-ray diffraction analysis and scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive x-ray spectrometry were employed to characterize the coatings’ microstructure, surface oxides, and composition. The results showed that both coatings provided the necessary oxidation resistance with oxidation rates of about 1.03 × 10^?2 and 1.36 × 10^?2 mg/cm² h, respectively. The excellent oxidation behavior of these two coatings is attributed to formation of protective (Ni,Co)Cr₂O₄ spinel on the surface, while as-deposited Cr₂O₃ in the coatings also acted as a barrier to diffusion of oxidative and corrosive substances. The greater presence of Co in the CoNiCrAlY–Cr₂O₃ coating restrained internal diffusion of sulfur and slowed down the coating’s degradation. Thus, the CoNiCrAlY–Cr₂O₃ coating was found to be more protective than the NiCoCrAlY–Cr₂O₃ coating under hot corrosion condition.     

Effect of different structured TiO2 particle on anticorrosion properties of waterborne epoxy coatings

Anticorrosion properties of waterborne epoxy coatings with three structured nano-particles of TiO₂ were investigated and compared. The surface morphology and structure of TiO₂ have been analysed by XRD, SEM and N₂ adsorption–desorption. Corrosion performance of the nano-composite coating was investigated employing electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and salt spray test. Coatings with mesoporous TiO₂ (meso-TiO₂) possessed the best corrosion performance among the coating specimens. The EIS results show that the resistance value of coating with meso-TiO₂ was above 5.4?×?10⁸?Ω?cm² which was higher than the other nano-composite coatings. Possible strong interactions between polymeric matrix and meso-TiO₂ caused high barrier properties.     

Improvement of the Electrochemical Behavior of Steel Surfaces Using a [Ti-Al/Ti-Al-N] n Multilayer System

The aim of this work is to improve the corrosion resistance of AISI D3 steel surfaces using a [Ti-Al/Ti-Al-N] _n multilayer system deposited with different periods (Λ) and bilayer numbers (n), via magnetron co-sputtering pulsed d.c. procedure, from a metallic (Ti-Al) binary target. The multilayer coatings were characterized by cross-sectional scanning electron microscopy that showed the modulation and microstructure of the [Ti-Al/Ti-Al-N] _n multilayer system. The composition of the single Ti-Al and Ti-Al-N layer films was studied via x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, where typical signals for Ti_2p1/2, Ti_2p, N_1s, and Al_2p3/2 were detected. The electrochemical properties were evaluated by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and Tafel polarization curves. The optimal electrochemical behavior was obtained for the [Ti-Al/Ti-Al-N] _n multilayered period of Λ = 25 nm (100 bilayers). At these conditions, the maximum polarization resistance (1719.32 kΩ cm²) and corrosion rate (0.7 μmy) were 300 and 35 times higher than that of uncoated AISI D3 steel substrate (5.61 kΩ cm² and 25 μmy, respectively). Finally, scanning electron microscopy was used to analyze the [Ti-Al/Ti-Al-N] _n multilayered surface after the corrosive attack. The improvement effects in the electrochemical behavior of the AISI D3 coated with the [Ti-Al/Ti-Al-N] _n multilayered coatings could be attributed to the number of interfaces that act as obstacles for the inward and outward diffusions of Cl^? ions, generating an increment in the energy or potential required for translating the corrosive ions across the coating/substrate interface.     

Preparation of polyaniline–TiO2 composite and its comparative corrosion protection performance with polyaniline

Due to strict environmental regulations on the usage of chromate in the coating industries, search for effective inhibitive pigment in replacing those chromate pigments has become necessary. In recent years it has been shown that electrically conducting polymers such as polyaniline (PANI) incorporated coatings are able to protect steel due to their passivating ability similar to that of chromates. This work presents the comparative corrosion protection performance of the coatings containing polyaniline and polyaniline–TiO₂ composite (PTC) on steel in acrylic binder. The PANI and PTC were prepared by chemical oxidative method of aniline by ammonium persulfate. The polymers were characterized by FTIR, XRD and SEM. The corrosion protection performance of the coatings containing PANI and PTC on steel was evaluated by immersion test in 3% NaCl for 60 days and salt fog test for 35 days. The performance of the coatings in both the tests was investigated by open circuit potential measurements and EIS technique. It has been found that the open circuit potential values of PTC containing coating are more nobler by 50–200 mV in comparison to that of coatings with PANI. Besides, the resistance values of the coating containing PTC were more than 10⁷ Ω cm² in the 3% NaCl immersion test after 60 days and 10⁹ Ω cm² in the salt fog test of 35 days which were two orders high in comparison to that of PANI containing coatings. The better performance of PTC containing coatings may be due to uniform distribution of polyaniline which can form uniform passive film on the iron surface.     

磁控溅射和等离子体电解氧化双重工艺处理AZ31镁合金的耐蚀和耐磨性能

为了提高AZ31镁合金的耐磨和耐腐蚀性能,通过磁控溅射法在合金表面涂覆约11μm的纯铝层,然后分别在铝酸盐和硅酸盐电解液中通过等离子电解氧化(PEO)进行表面处理.涂层的性能通过干滑动摩擦试验和电化学腐蚀试验进行研究.铝酸盐涂层在10和20 N的负载下均表现出良好的耐磨性能;硅酸盐涂层只在较低的载荷下(10 N)表现出...     

Wear and corrosion resistance of AZ91 magnesium alloy coated by pulsed current electrodeposited Ni–Al2O3 nanocomposite

In this work, Ni and Ni–Al₂O₃ nanocomposite coatings were applied on AZ91 magnesium alloy using a pulse plating process and the corrosion resistance of coated samples was evaluated by means of the potentiodynamic polarisation method in 3.5?wt-% NaCl solution. Field emission scanning electron microscopy was employed to identify microstructure and morphology of the coatings. Vickers microhardness and pin-on-disc wear tests were also used to investigate mechanical properties of the coatings. The polarisation test revealed that the pure Ni coating on AZ91 along with the presence of nanoparticles were key factors leading to a reduction in the corrosion current density and the improvement of corrosion resistance so that the corrosion current density of 210.45?µA?cm^?2 for the substrate (AZ91) decreases to 31.92 and 1.54?µA?cm^?2 by applying pure Ni and Ni–Al₂O₃ nanocomposite coatings, respectively. Furthermore, Ni–Al₂O₃ nanocomposite coating increased the microhardness and wear resistance compared to the substrate up to 435 and 340%, respectively.     

碳钢表面防腐超疏水TiO_2/PDMS涂层的制备及性能

针对碳钢腐蚀电位相对更负、更容易发生腐蚀的特点,在Q235钢表面制备超疏水TiO_2/PDMS涂层以提高其耐蚀性能。采用表面活性剂分散纳米TiO_2并进行改性,然后与PDMS混合,用溶胶凝胶法在Q235钢表面制备有聚二甲基硅氧烷(PDMS)过渡层的TiO_2/PDMS超疏水涂层。借助扫描电镜(SEM)、接触角测量仪、红外光谱(FT-IR)及X射线衍射仪(XRD)表征其表面涂层的表面形貌、化学成分及疏水性能,用电化学试验和浸泡试验测试其防腐性。结果表明:TiO_2/PDMS涂层表面具有独特的微纳结构,与水的接触角达到154.3°;其腐蚀电位由碳钢的-0.77 mV正移至超疏水涂层的-0.24 mV,腐蚀电流密度则下降两个数量级,即从5.02×10~(-6)A·cm~(-2)下降至3.95×10~(-8)A·cm~(-2);超疏水涂层的交流阻抗值高于碳钢基底3个数量级。经过7 d的3.5wt.%NaCl溶液浸泡,超疏水涂层并未发生失重。制备的TiO_2/PDMS超疏水涂层具有超疏水效果和良好的长期耐腐蚀性。     

The long-term corrosion performance and adhesion properties of 7B04 aluminum alloy/anodic film/epoxy primer system in acidic NaCl solution

The deterioration process and corrosion protective effect of 7B04 aluminum alloy/anodic film/epoxy primer system in acidic NaCl solution for 3024 h were investigated by optical/electron microscopes, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), scanning Kelvin probe (SKP), and pull-off adhesion test. The results showed that the protective system of anodic film and epoxy primer can protect aluminum alloy from pitting corrosion after immersion for 2352 h. According to the response characteristics of EIS and SKP, different stages of the failure process could be identified. During the first 100 h of immersion, the water transport in the coating followed Fickian law, and the water diffusion coefficient was 2.03 × 10^?11 cm²/s, which demonstrated that the coating has good impermeability. Anodizing and coating treatment improved the open circuit potential and impedance of 7B04 aluminum alloy and made the distribution of Volta potential more uniform. The decreasing rate of wet adhesion strength was first fast and then slow, which was similar to the variation rule of coating resistance. The anodic film enhanced the adhesion between epoxy primer and substrate so that the failure nature of the adhesion test was mainly the cohesive failure of the epoxy primer.     

海洋环境中芽孢杆菌对聚氨酯清漆涂层分解的影响

采用电化学技术、扫描电镜和红外光谱等多种方法研究了海洋环境中芽孢杆菌对聚氨酯清漆涂层分解作用以及对腐蚀行为的影响.结果 表明,在浸泡时间为1h时,芽孢杆菌并没有对聚氨酯清漆涂层产生明显的降解作用.随着浸泡时间的延长,在含有芽孢杆菌的海水中的涂层耐蚀性明显小于在无菌海水中涂层的耐蚀性,表明芽孢杆菌能导致涂层的降解.浸泡初...     

Investigation of Wear and Corrosion Protection of AlSi20 Coatings Produced by Plasma Spraying and Laser Cladding on AZ31B

Magnesium and magnesium alloys are the lightest structural materials with an approximate density of 1.7 g/cm² (density of aluminum ~2.7 g/cm²). Due to poor corrosion and wear resistance properties, they need to be coated for usage in service conditions under corrosive and tribological loads. AlSi20 was found to be a suitable coating material to improve the wear and corrosion protection properties of magnesium alloys. Within this work, AlSi20 coatings were applied by plasma spraying, laser cladding, and a combination of both processes. First, the coatings are characterized by their microhardness and residual stresses formed within the coating during the different coating processes. Then, these coatings were investigated regarding corrosion resistance in 3.5% sodium chloride solution in a three-electrode setup to obtain electrochemical corrosion characteristics. Abrasive wear was investigated using a pin-on-disk tribometer and the abrasion rate was calculated. Resistance against shock loads was tested by applying a cyclic load at 50 Hz to investigate the resistance against impact stresses.     

Corrosion characteristics of electroless Ni–P coating in sulfur‐bearing solution

The corrosion behaviors of electroless Ni–P coatings deposited on carbon steel in sulfur‐bearing solutions were investigated by weight gain test and scanning electron microscopy. The results indicate that the corrosion rate of electroless Ni–P coating was directly related to the sulfur content, immersion time, and test temperature. The corrosion rate increased with the prolonged immersion time. Increasing the temperature can markedly increase the corrosion rate of electroless Ni–P coating. The electroless Ni–P coating had a better corrosion resistance than 316L stainless steel against Cl^? corrosion in sulfur‐bearing solution.     

Iron electroplating under hydrothermal conditions to improve anticorrosion performance

Abundant research activities have been devoted to metal electroplating technology and hydrothermal fields. In this work, a hydrothermal method has been applied in metal electroplating for the first time, to the authors’ knowledge. Iron coatings that are electroplated under hydrothermal conditions yield numerous enhancements in various aspects, especially in anticorrosion applications. Electrochemical tests indicate that the corrosion resistance is significantly higher in iron coatings obtained under hydrothermal conditions than in those electroplated through the traditional method. Specifically, the coating resistance of the sample that was electroplated for 20?min at a current intensity of 300?mA?cm^?2 and hydrothermal temperature of 120°C is up to 63.52?Ω?cm², in a 3.5?wt-% NaCl solution at 25°C, which is approximately 44% larger than the resistance of the sample electroplated traditionally.