Electrochemical behavior of Ti-Mo alloys applied as biomaterial

Electrochemical investigation on the as-cast Ti-Mo alloys (4-20 Mo wt.%) applied as biomaterials in Na₂SO₄ and Ringer physiological solutions is reported. Analyses of the open-circuit potential indicated that all alloys present spontaneous passivation. SEM and cyclic voltammograms obtained in the Ringer solution showed that the samples studied do not present pitting corrosion at potentials up to 8 V (SCE), indicating high corrosion resistance. Open-circuit potential profiles of the anodic oxides growth in both solutions show that the presence of chloride ions during the anodization does not influence the oxides’ chemical stability, and also clearly indicate that adding Mo to pure Ti improves the stability of the anodic oxides. All these results suggest Ti-Mo alloys promissory to be applied as biomaterials.     

A study of chromium-free pickling process before electroless Ni-P plating on magnesium alloys

A chromium-free pickling process of magnesium alloys in H₃PO₄ + Na₂MoO₄ solution for electroless Ni-P plating was described. The dosage of Na₂MoO₄ was established by detecting adhesion and corrosion resistance of chemical nickel coatings. Electrochemical behaviors of pickling solution of H₃PO₄ + Na₂MoO₄ and NH₄HF₂ activation solution were investigated with the open circuit potential curves and the polarization curves. The results show that the Na₂MoO₄ has strong inhibition ability. Na₂MoO₄ in H₃PO₄ solution can reduce active sites of microcathodic and microanodic zones in the corrosion cells of the substrate surface of magnesium alloys and plays an inhibition role. The activation film with some oxides and fluorides can prevent the substrate magnesium from the fierce displacement and corrosion reaction of electroless plating bath. The chemical Ni-P coating with good adhesion and corrosion resistance was obtained by the pretreatment of 200 cm³ dm⁻³ 85% H₃PO₄ + 5 g dm⁻³ Na₂MoO₄ pickling bath and activation in 200 g dm⁻³ NH₄HF₂ solution. This procedure of surface pretreatment before electroless nickel plating can replace the existing acid pickling containing chromium and HF activation.     

Microstructure and Corrosion Resistance of Electrodeposited Ni-Cu-Mo Alloy Coatings

This paper deals with the electrodeposition of Ni-Cu-Mo ternary alloy coatings on low-carbon steel substrate from an aqueous citrate sulfate bath. The structures and microstructure of coatings were characterized by scanning electron microscopy and x-ray diffractometry. The corrosion resistance of coatings was investigated by potentiodynamic polarization (Tafel) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy techniques. The results show that the Ni-Cu-Mo coatings are mainly composed of fcc-Ni phase and a small amount of NiCu phase. Ni-Cu-Mo coatings exhibit a nodular surface morphology, and the roughness of electroplated coating increases with the increasing of Na₂MoO₄·2H₂O in the bath. The corrosion performance of the coatings is significantly affected by the Mo content of the alloy coating and their surface morphology. The coating prepared in bath containing 40 g/L Na₂MoO₄·2H₂O has the highest corrosion resistance in 3.5 wt.% NaCl solution, while that prepared in bath containing 60 g/L (or more) Na₂MoO₄·2H₂O shows a lower corrosion resistance due to the presence of microcracks on the coating surface.     

The effect of denitrifying Fe-oxidizing bacteria TPH-7 on corrosion inhibition of sodium molybdate

The corrosion process characteristics in the presence of thermophilic strain TPH-7 were investigated. The results showed that (1) by adding Na₂MoO₄ to the sterilized solution, the steel could be well protected with the increasing of the concentration from 0 to 100 mg/l, which caused the decreasing of corrosion current; (2) in the solution with strain TPH-7 and Na₂MoO₄, corrosion product formed and corrosion current decreased slightly. Based on the SEM observation, strain TPH-7 would adhere to the steel surface to interfere with the corrosion inhibition process of steel by molybdate. Therefore, 100 mg/l Na₂MoO₄ could not inhibit the MIC caused by strain TPH-7.     

Electrochemical and surface studies on the passivity of a dental Pd-based casting alloy in alkaline sulphide solution

The corrosion and tarnish behavior of a dental casting Pd-25Ag-18Cu-12Au alloy in 0.1% Na₂S solution at 37 °C was investigated using potentiodynamic polarization and spectrocolorimetric techniques. The surface film was characterized by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS).This alloy exhibited markedly higher resistance to corrosion and tarnish than did the Ag-20Pd-18Cu-12Au alloy in current clinical use. XPS spectra indicated the presence of a thin sulphide film composed of PdS. It was found that the PdS film is very protective and is responsible for the passivity of the Pd-25Ag-18Cu-12Au alloy in 0.1% Na₂S solution.     

Corrosion inhibition of Ti‐6Al‐4V alloy in sulfuric and hydrochloric acid solutions using inorganic passivators

The effect of iodate (IO₃^?), metavanadata (VO₃^?) and molybdate (MoO₄^2?) anions on the passivation of Ti‐6Al‐4V alloy in sulfuric and hydrochloric acid solutions was studied using open‐circuit potential measurements, polarization techniques and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The alloy surface was examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). It was found that an optimum concentration of the passivator is essential for the corrosion inhibition process. Above this concentration the rate of alloy corrosion decreases as the concentration of the passivating ion increases. Scanning electron micrographs have shown that the flawed regions present in the alloy surface were repaired in the presence of the passivator anion. The optimum concentration of each anion and its corrosion inhibition efficiency for titanium and Ti‐6Al‐4V alloy have been determined. It turned out that the corrosion inhibition efficiencies of IO₃^?, VO₃^? and MoO₄^2? anions for the corrosion of Ti and Ti‐6Al‐4V in both hydrochloric and sulphuric acid solutions exceed 98%.     

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.     

Effects of solution pH and Cl on electrochemical behaviour of an Aermet100 ultra-high strength steel in acidic environments

In this work, the effects of solution pH and Cl⁻ on the electrochemical behaviour of an Aermet100 ultra-high strength steel in 0.5 M (Na₂SO₄ + H₂SO₄) solution were studied by polarization curve and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) measurements, combined with scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) characterization. The results show that, when solution pH is below 4, the steel is in the active dissolution state, and corrosion current decreases with the increase of pH. There exists a critical pH value, above which the steel is passivated. Moreover, the oxides and hydroxides of Fe, Co, Ni and Cr are the primary components of the passive film. With addition of Cl⁻, pits are initiated on the steel electrode.     

Sodium molybdate as a corrosion inhibitor for aluminium in H3PO4 solution

The inhibition effect of sodium molybdate (Na₂MoO₄) on the corrosion of aluminium in 1.0 M H₃PO₄ solution was studied by weight loss, potentiodynamic polarisation curves and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) methods. The results show that Na₂MoO₄ is a good inhibitor, and the inhibition efficiency obtained by three methods is higher than 84% at 20 mM. The adsorption of Na₂MoO₄ obeys Freundlich isotherm at lower concentrations (1–7 mM), while Langmuir isotherm at higher concentrations (7–20 mM). Polarisation curves indicate that Na₂MoO₄ acts as an anodic inhibitor. EIS spectra exhibit three loops (two capacitive loops and one inductive loop).     

MoO42-与 Zn2+对镁合金在 NaCl 溶液中的协同缓蚀作用

采用动电位极化曲线法,结合腐蚀后的表面微观形貌及EDS能谱分析,研究了MoO42-与Zn2+对AZ31镁合金在3.5%NaCl溶液中的协同缓蚀性能。结果表明:0.005 mol/L Zn2+与0.05 mol/L钼酸钠联合作用,可有效抑制镁合金在NaCl溶液中的腐蚀,Zn2+促进MoO42-在合金表面的吸附,缓蚀效果优于单一的钼酸盐缓蚀剂。缓蚀机制是:钼酸盐与Zn2+协同作用,使镁合金表面形成更为致密的钝化膜,从而抑制镁合金的腐蚀。     

Effect of enamel coating on oxidation and hot corrosion behaviors of Ti-24Al-14Nb-3V alloy

The effect of enamel coating on the isothermal and cyclic oxidation at 900 °C in air and on the hot corrosion resistance of Ti-24Al-14Nb-3V in both 85% Na₂SO₄+15%K₂SO₄ and 15%NaCl+85% Na₂SO₄ molten mixed salts at 850 °C was investigated. The results indicated that Ti-24Al-14Nb-3V alloy exhibited poor oxidation resistance due to the formation of nonprotective Al₂O₃+TiO₂+AlNbO₄ scales and poor hot corrosion resistance due to the spallation of scales formed in molten Na₂SO₄+K₂SO₄ and NaCl+Na₂SO₄. Enamel coating suppressed the migration of oxygen and corrosive ions into the substrate to improve the oxidation and hot corrosion resistance of Ti-24Al-14Nb-3V alloy. However, the dissolution of oxides components of the coating into the molten salts degraded enamel coating and the degradation of the coating involved a process by which Cl⁻ anion penetrated into the substrate through voids in the coating to accelerate corrosion of Ti-24Al-14Nb-3V alloy.     

Studies on the hot corrosion of a nickel-base superalloy,Udimet 700

The hot corrosion of a nickel-base superalloy, Udimet 700, has been studied in the temperature range 900–950°C. The effect of the amount of Na ₂SO₄ on the corrosion kinetics was determined. Large weight gains and severe corrosion were associated with two different modes of degradation: (1) formation of large, interconnected sulfides beneath the external scale, and (2) formation of a Na₂MoO₄-MoO₃ melt. The corrosion due to formation of the Na₂MoO₄-MoO₃ melt occurred for all the salt-coating thicknesses, whereas, large sulfides were formed only for the heavier coatings of Na₂SO₄. The formation of Na₂MoO₄-MoO₃ melt required an induction period, and the length of the induction period was observed to be a function of the amount of Na₂SO₄ and of temperature.Work funded under NASA Grant NCC 3-43.     

Effect of chromium on the corrosion behavior of low alloy steel in sulfuric acid

The effects of a chromium (Cr) addition on the corrosion resistance of low alloy steel used in flue gas desulfurization systems were examined by electrochemical (potentiodynamic polarization tests, linear polarization measurements and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy) and weight loss measurements in a 10 wt% H₂SO₄ solution at room temperature. All measurements revealed a decrease in corrosion rate with increasing Cr content. SEM, EPMA and XPS examinations of the corroded surfaces after the immersion test indicated that 0.6% Cr addition decreased corrosion damage to the steels because protective Cr oxides formed in all the rust layers and Fe oxides dominated over Fe sulphate compounds in the inner rust layers.     

A novel phosphate conversion film on Mg-8.8Li alloy

The super light Mg-Li alloys exhibit excellent formability due to the addition of lithium, but the corrosion resistance is deteriorated. A novel conversion film is developed to improve the corrosion resistance. The surface morphology of conversion film was observed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The chemical composition was analyzed by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The corrosion behaviors of Mg-8.8Li alloy and conversion film were investigated with electrochemical and immersion tests. The experimental results indicated that the Mg-8.8Li alloys with and without the protection of conversion film can both be used in NaOH solution safely. But the Mg-8.8Li substrate was susceptible to corrode in NaCl and Na₂SO₄ solutions, and the conversion film can prevent them from corroding. Compared with the NaCl solution, the Na₂SO₄ solution was a strong corrosive medium to the conversion film.     

Effect of alloying elements on the electrochemical polarization behavior and passive film of Fe-Mn base alloys in various aqueous solutions

The corrosion properties of austenitic Fe-Mn, Fe-Mn-Al, Fe-Mn-Cr and Fe-Mn-Al-Cr alloys with compositions of 23-30 wt% Mn, 2.8-8.2 wt% Al and 4.9-6.9 wt% Cr in various aqueous solutions of pH −0.8 to 15.3 and the passivating mechanism induced by the presence of Al, Cr, or Al and Cr have been studied using electrochemical measurements and Auger electron spectroscopic/X-ray photoelectron spectroscopic analysis. Binary Fe-Mn alloys can be passivated only in 10-50% NaOH solutions, and alloying of binary Fe-Mn alloy with Al or Cr or combination of Al and Cr seems not so obviously beneficial to corrosion resistance in HNO₃ or Na₂SO₄ solutions. All of the experimental Fe-Mn based alloys and steels for comparison cannot passivate in either 10% HCl or 3.5% NaCl solution. The Fe-Mn based alloys containing Al or Cr or Al and Cr can passivate in 10-50% HNO₃ or 1 mol l⁻¹ Na₂SO₄ solutions and rainwater. In general, Fe-Mn based alloys can passivate in oxidizing acid, neutral and basic solution, but cannot passivate in reducing acid or solution containing active Cl⁻ ions. In the passive film formed on the surface of Fe-Mn base alloys in various aqueous solutions, bound water and hydroxides are present at the surface of the film, while mixed oxides of Al, Cr, Mn and Fe are located in the inner part. The resistance to corrosion is imparted by a barrier film of bound water, hydroxides and oxides of Al, Cr or Fe, while the Mn oxides in passive film reduce the corrosion resistance.     

阳极氧化和预氧化提高渗铝TiAl合金的热腐蚀性能

为提高TiAl合金的抗热腐蚀性能,采用渗铝、阳极氧化和预氧化技术在TiAl合金表面制备致密的防护涂层.研究700°C下涂层保护的TiAl合金在75％Na2SO4+25％NaCl(质量分数)熔盐环境中的热腐蚀行为.结果表明,阳极氧化和预氧化可促进Al2O3防护层的形成,有效阻止热腐蚀环境下熔融盐和氧气向基体的扩散.在热腐...     

Hot corrosion behaviour of Nimonic-105 in NaCl and Na2SO4

The hot corrosion behaviour of Nimonic-105 alloy was investigated in the presence of NaCl and Na₂SO₄ by employing the crucible test. The experiments were carried out in the temperature range 700°–800°C for periods of 2 to 20 hours. The end reaction products were characterised by the XRD, XRF, SEM, EPMA and chemical analysis techniques. Weight loss plots obtained in pure salts followed a linear rate law. However, the weight loss results obtained in salt mixtures indicated two zones of severe corrosion. The first zone occured in the presence of low concentrations of NaCl (1–5%) when the salt mixture was maintained in the solid + liquid (S + L) state and the other in the molten state, containing higher concentrations of NaCl (15–30%). Blisters and cracks were observed on the immersed surface of the corroded sample in the first zone and on the exposed top surface in the second zone. Both zones were occurred in the temperature range 700°–800°C, i.e., above the eutectic temperature (635°C) of the corrodent mixture and around the m.p. of NaCl (800°C). The heavy corrosion in the second zone was associated predominantly with voluminous formation of nickel coated Ni₃S₂ globules, and Na₂MoO₄. Denudation of alloying elements was observed due to preferential removal by the corrodents. The degradation of the alloy in the presence of corrodents is discussed.     

Hot corrosion behaviour of Nbss/Nb5Si3 in situ composites in the mixture of Na2SO4 and NaCl melts

Hot corrosion behaviour of Nb–16Si–24Ti–6Cr–6Al–2Hf (at.%) in the mixture of Na₂SO₄ and NaCl melts at 900 °C was studied. The results show that the corrosion kinetics of the alloy fit parabolic law. The oxides consist of a loose and porous outer layer and an internal oxidation zone. Outer oxides are mainly composed of TiO₂, TiNb₂O₇, Nb₂O₅, CrNbO₄ and SiO₂ while the internal oxidation zone is composed of TiO₂. Hot corrosion mechanism of the alloy in the presence of Na₂SO₄ and NaCl deposits is discussed.     

Cerium conversion coatings for AZ91D magnesium alloy in ethanol solution and its corrosion resistance

Golden-yellow-colored cerium conversion coatings on AZ91D magnesium alloy were obtained by immersion in ethanol solution and post-treated in 3.0 wt.% Na₃PO₄ aqueous solution. SEM revealed that the coatings deposited more heavily on α phase than on β phase. XPS results showed that the coatings consist of CeO₂, Ce₂O₃, CePO₄, Al₂O₃, Mg₃(PO₄)₂ and MgO. Corrosion tests indicated that the coatings with post-treatment significantly reduced the corrosion rate of AZ91D alloy in NaCl solution. The post-treatment is necessary for better corrosion resistance. The corrosion resistance of the coatings with post-treatment is superior to that of DOW No.1 coating.     

Structural and morphological studies of the growth of MoO3 scales during high-temperature oxidation of molybdenum

The oxidation of polycrystalline Mo plates and of Mo(100), Mo(110), and Mo(111) single-crystal plates in pure oxygen at 8 × 10⁴ and 2.7 × 10³ Pa, at 743–1023 K leads to the growth of orthorhombic MoO₃ only, as shown by X-ray diffraction and SEM observations. The stable oxides MoO₂ and Mo₄O₁₁ were not identified. At each side of the molybdenum plate, the oxide scale is a stacking of MoO₃ crystals with their [100] axes oriented normal to the surface of the initial Mo plate. The MoO₃ crystals are very thick in the [010] direction, compared with the well-known shape of the MoO₃ crystals grown from the vapor phase. Two main factors determine the oriented growth of MoO₃ crystals from Mo oxidation. A growth mechanism involving a structural rearrangement of the Mo atoms at the reactional interface and oxygen diffusion through the oxide is proposed.