A new method for electroless Ni-P plating on AZ31 magnesium alloy

Coating Ni-P films on AZ31 magnesium alloys via electroless plating and organic coatings (organsilicon heat-resisting varnish), was studied. An organic coating was proposed as the interlayer between Ni-P coating and AZ31magnesium alloy substrate, to replace the traditional chromium oxide plus HF pretreatment. The Ni-P deposited on the interlayer was also characterized by its structure, morphology and corrosion-resistance. The interlayer on the substrate not only reduces the corrosion of magnesium during Ni-P plating process, but also reduces the potential difference between the matrix and the second phase. The result of the cross-cut test indicates the adhesion between the substrate and the interlayer is good enough. A Ni-P film with fine and dense structure was obtained on the AZ31 magnesium alloy. The electrochemical measurements show that the sample with Ni-P film exhibits lower corrosion current density and more positive corrosion potential than the substrate. Furthermore, the Ni-P coating on the AZ31 magnesium alloy exhibits high corrosion resistance in the rapid corrosion test illustrated in this paper. The method proposed in this work is environmentally friendly: no fluoride or hexacalent chromium compounds are used. In addition, it provides a new concept for plating the metals, which are considered difficult to plate due to high reactivity.     

Biodegradation and cytotoxic properties of pulse anodized Mg alloys

Magnesium has the potential to be used as an implant material owing to its non-toxicity. On the other hand, magnesium alloys corrode rapidly in subcutaneous gas bubbles. Consequently, the approach of using magnesium alloys as a biodegradable biomaterial is not well established. Therefore, the aim of this study was to provide corrosion protection by anodizing to surface for a biodegradable material. Micro-arc oxidation by pulsed DC was applied to AZ91D and AZ31B, and the cell bioactivity was defined. The anodic film was characterized by XRD and SEM. The specific mass loss variation from immersion test and potentiodynamic electrochemical test was performed for the quantification of corrosion resistance. Although the AZ91D had better corrosion resistance properties but the result of the in vitro tests showed low cell viability compared with the AZ31B. The results of the cell staining and agar overlay test revealed the AZ31B group had good biocompatibility and a low corrosion rate. In this study, the surfaces of AZ91D and AZ31B showed the formation of a uniform film by pulse power anodization improving corrosion resistance. Also, the cytotoxicity of the materials was examined by the aluminum content change of compound metal.     

磁控溅射镀钛提高 AZ31 镁合金耐磨耐蚀性能的研究

目的提高AZ31镁合金的耐磨及耐腐蚀性能。方法采用磁控溅射技术对镁合金进行表面镀钛处理,用扫描电镜研究膜基界面形貌及界面成分,分析结合性能。通过摩擦磨损试验,对比分析镁合金基体和镀Ti膜样品的耐磨性能;通过Tafel极化曲线,对比分析镁合金基体和镀Ti膜样品的耐蚀性能。结果 Ti膜均匀致密,与镁合金基体结合良好。镁合金镀Ti膜后,摩擦系数和磨损失重率下降,腐蚀电位向正方向移动了430 m V,腐蚀电流密度从10.83 m A/cm2下降到2.62×10-7m A/cm2。结论磁控溅射镀Ti膜提高了AZ31镁合金的耐磨和耐蚀性能。     

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。     

Comparison of corrosion behaviors of AZ31, AZ91, AM60 and ZK60 magnesium alloys

The corrosion behaviours of four kinds of rolled magnesium alloys of AZ31, AZ91, AM60 and ZK60 were studied in 1 mol/L sodium chloride solution. The results of EIS and potentiodynamic polarization show that the corrosion resistance of the four materials is ranked as ZK60＞AM60＞AZ31＞AZ91. The corrosion processes of the four magnesium alloys were also analyzed by SEM and energy dispersive spectroscopy(EDS). The results show that the corrosion patterns of the four alloys are localized corrosion and the galvanic couples formed by the second phase particles and the matrix are the main source of the localized corrosion of magnesium alloys. The corrosion resistance of the different magnesium alloys has direct relationship with the concentration of alloying elements and microstructure of magnesium alloys. The ratio of the β phase in AZ91 is higher than that in AZ31 and the β phase can form micro-galvanic cell with the alloy matrix, as a result, the corrosion resistance of AZ31 will be higher than AZ91. The manganese element in AM60 magnesium alloy can form the second phase particle of AlMnFe, which can reduce the Fe content in magnesium alloy matrix, purifying the microstructure of alloy, as a result, the corrosion resistance of AM60 is improved. However, due to the more noble galvanic couples of AlMnFe and matrix, the microscopic corrosion morphology of AM60 is more localized. The zirconium element in ZK60 magnesium alloy can refine grain, form stable compounds with Fe and Si, and purify the composition of alloy, which results in the good corrosion resistance of ZK60 magnesium alloy.     

Study on microstructure and properties of laser surface melted layer of AZ31B magnesium alloy

An attempt has been made to improve the surface properties of AZ31B magnesium alloy through solid solution hardening and refinement of microstructures using a CO_2 laser as a heat generating source. X-ray diffraction (XRD) was used to identify the phases. Microstructure and properties of laser melted layer of AZ31B magnesium alloy were observed or tested by means of optical microscope (OM), scanning electron microscope (SEM), micro-hardness equipment and electrochemical corrosion equipment etc. The results show that the microstructure of laser melted layer becomes finer significantly and uniform. Compared with the substrate, the content of β-Mg_(17)Al_(12) phase of melted layer decreases comparatively. Microhardness of the laser melted layer is improved to 50-95HV_(0.05) as compared to 40-45HV_(0.05) of the AZ31B Mg alloy substrate. The results of electrochemical corrosion show that the corrosion resistance of laser surface melted layer has been improved.     

Influence of substrate composition on the formation of phytic acid conversion coatings

In this paper, the formation and corrosion resistance of the phytic acid conversion coatings on Mg, Al, and AZ91D magnesium alloy were contrastively investigated using scanning electronic microscopy (SEM), Auger electron spectroscopy (AES), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), electronic probe microscopic analyzer (EPMA), electronic balance, and electrochemical methods. The influence of phytic acid conversion coating as a middle layer on the properties of the paint on magnesium alloys was also investigated. The results show that the formation process of the conversion coatings is evidently influenced by the compositions of the substrate. The coating on pure aluminum is thinner and compacter than that on pure magnesium and the coating formed on α phase in AZ91D magnesium alloy is thinner but denser than that on β phase. The phytic acid conversion coatings formed on Mg, Al, and AZ91D magnesium alloy can all increase their corrosion resistance. The active functional groups of hydroxyl and phosphate radical are rich in the conversion coatings, which can improve the bonding between the organic paint and magnesium alloy and then improve their corrosion resistance.     

Characterization of the corrosion performances of as-cast Mg–Al and Mg–Zn magnesium alloys with microarc oxidation coatings

In the present study, corrosion-protective microarc oxidation (MAO) coatings were prepared on AZ31B, AZ80, and ZK60 cast magnesium alloy substrates in an alkaline silicate electrolyte. The corrosion performances of the uncoated and MAO-coated alloys were investigated using electrochemical and salt spray chamber corrosion tests. The microstructure characterization and experimental results show that among the three alloys studied, the ZK60 Mg alloy exhibited the best and AZ31B the least corrosion resistance under the salt spray conditions. The MAO coating provided robust corrosion protection of the Mg substrates and resulted in a significant decrease in the corrosion rate of the alloys by 3–4 orders of magnitude. The MAO coating on ZK60 alloy showed better corrosion protectiveness than that on the AZ series alloys due to the incorporation of different alloying elements in the coating, especially the Zn and Al elements, which are from the Mg substrate. The corrosion performances and mechanisms of the uncoated and MAO-coated Mg alloys are interpreted in terms of the microstructure and phase/chemical compositions of both the substrates and coatings.     

The influence of carbon nanotubes on the corrosion behaviour of AZ31B magnesium alloy

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are an effective reinforcement for magnesium (Mg) and its alloys due to their excellent mechanical properties. However, due to their quite different electrical properties compared to other carbon allotropes, the influence of CNTs on the corrosion of Mg is expected to be different. For this reason, the corrosion of AZ31B Mg alloy based composite with CNTs (AZ31B/CNT composite) was investigated with immersion tests, polarization tests and surface potential measurements. The galvanic corrosion between the Mg matrix and CNTs played an important role in the corrosion behaviour of the AZ31B/CNT composite.     

AZ31镁合金沉积类金刚石薄膜的表面形貌和腐蚀行为

为了改善镁合金的耐蚀性,扩展其应用范围,采用等离子全方位离子镀膜技术在AZ31镁合金表面沉积了含有Si-N和Si-O的2种类金刚石(Diamond-like carbon,DLC)薄膜,研究了其表面形貌及其在3.5%NaCl溶液中的腐蚀行为,探究了DLC薄膜对AZ31镁合金腐蚀行为的影响。利用SEM和AFM观察了AZ31镁合金表面沉积DLC薄膜的表面形貌,采用电化学法测试表面沉积DLC薄膜的AZ31镁合金在3.5%NaCl溶液中的极化曲线和开路电位,通过拉伸试验测试其在空气和3.5%NaCl溶液中的应力应变。结果表明:镁合金试样表面的DLC薄膜光滑致密,在3.5%NaCl溶液中表面沉积DLC薄膜AZ31镁合金的极化行为与表面未沉积DLC薄膜AZ31镁合金相似,表面沉积DLC薄膜AZ31镁合金电位正向移动,耐蚀性提高;与表面未沉积DLC薄膜AZ31镁合金相比,在空气中,表面沉积DLC薄膜AZ31镁合金极限抗拉强度与其接近,延伸率略低;在3.5%NaCl溶液中,表面沉积DLC薄膜AZ31镁合金极限抗拉强度略有降低,延伸率略高。     

镁合金AZ31无铬无氟无亚硝酸盐磷化膜的制备及耐蚀性能(英文)

以磷酸二氢锰和无氟、无铬、无亚硝酸盐的添加剂为主要成分,通过化学沉积的方法在镁合金AZ31表面获得致密均匀的耐蚀磷化膜。通过硫酸铜点蚀测试、SEM、XRD及电化学极化曲线等表征手段,详细研究了膜层的形貌、组成、相结构及耐蚀性能,讨论了成膜温度和游离酸对膜层微结构、形貌及耐蚀性能的影响。结果表明,磷化膜通过抑制阳极溶解和阴极析氢,有效地提高了镁合金AZ31的耐蚀性能。     

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...     

磷酸钠在NaCl溶液中对AZ31镁合金的缓蚀作用

采用电化学阻抗法、动电位极化曲线法、全浸泡失重法和扫描电镜,研究了在3.5%(质量分数)Na Cl溶液中磷酸钠(Na3PO4)对AZ31镁合金腐蚀的抑制作用。结果表明:Na3PO4对3.5%Na Cl溶液中的AZ31镁合金具有缓蚀作用,其缓蚀率随着Na3PO4含量增大逐渐提高,当Na3PO4质量浓度为1.0 g/L时,缓蚀率达到81.5%。结合扫描电镜分析表明,Na3PO4在镁合金表面形成含有Mg(OH)2和Mg3(PO4)2的保护层,这层致密的膜减少了基体与Cl-接触,抑制了镁合金的阳极反应。     

Atmospheric corrosion of two field-exposed AZ31B magnesium alloys with different grain size

A fine-grained AZ31B alloy and a commonly hot-extruded AZ31B alloy with coarser grains were exposed to marine and urban environments for 1 year, and the atmospheric corrosion behavior of the AZ31B alloys was investigated. The fine-grained AZ31B alloy displays slightly higher corrosion resistance than the commonly hot-extruded AZ31B, particularly in urban environment. Magnesium carbonate hydrate and hydromagnesite are principal corrosion products of the two AZ31B alloys in both marine and urban environments. Besides, it is found that Al–Mn intermetallic particles have little influence on the atmospheric corrosion of the AZ31B alloys.     

AZ31镁基高速火焰喷涂WC涂层的研究

材料的轻量化已经越来越成为一种趋势.镁合金因为更高的比强而作为铝合金的替代材料,在机械、电子和航空等工业有着广泛的应用前景.然而镁合金因硬度低,抗腐蚀性差而使应用受限制,因此需要进行表面处理以提高材料的使用寿命和拓宽应用领域.采用High-Velocity-Air-Fuel(高速火焰喷涂)技术在AZ31镁合金基体上制备了WC-CoCr涂层,采用XRD、SEM分别对涂层的相和显微结构进行了分析,同时研究了拉伸对偶件的弹性模量对涂层结合强度测试的影响,重点阐述了涂层的结合机理.此外,还研究了镁基高速火焰喷涂WC涂层的抗中性盐雾腐蚀性能.结果表明,采用HVAF技术,可在AZ31镁合金基体上获得致密,结合强度较高且具有良好抗腐蚀性能的WC-CoCr涂层.     

镁合金表面等离子喷涂Al2O3-TiO2陶瓷涂层的耐腐蚀性研究

采用等离子喷涂技术在AZ31镁合金表面制备Al2O3-13％TiO2陶瓷复合涂层,对涂层的微观组织进行了观察分析,测试了涂层的表面硬度.通过极化曲线和浸泡腐蚀试验,对比研究了镁合金基材及喷涂陶瓷涂层的试样在5％ NaCl溶液中的耐腐蚀性能.结果表明:涂层镁合金试样的硬度和耐腐蚀性优于基体镁合金,但当腐蚀液透过涂层孔隙时...     

Effects of benzotriazole on anodized film formed on AZ31B magnesium alloy in environmental-friendly electrolyte

An environmental-friendly electrolyte of silicate and borate, which contained an addition agent of 1H-benzotriazole (BTA) with low toxicity (LD50 of 965 mg/kg), was used to prepare an anodized film on AZ31B magnesium alloy under the constant current density of 1.5 A/dm² at room temperature. Effects of BTA on the properties of the anodized film were studied by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersion spectrometry (EDS), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), loss weight measurement, potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), respectively. The results demonstrated that anodized growth process, surface morphology, thickness, phase structure and corrosion resistance of the anodized film were strongly dependant on the BTA concentration, which might be attributed to the formation of an BTA adsorption layer on magnesium substrate surface. When the BTA concentration was 5 g/L in the electrolyte, a compact and thick anodized film could provide excellent corrosion resistance for AZ31B magnesium alloy.     

Preparation of Ni-Cu-Mo-Cr film deposited on AZ31magnesium alloy by double glow sputtering with Cu interlayer

For improving the corrosion resistance of AZ31magnesium alloy, a double glow sputtering deposited Ni-Cu-Mo-Cr film with brush plating Cu interlayer is applied to deposit a metal amorphous/nanocrystal film on AZ31magnesium alloy. Using a brush plated Cu interlayer, the content of noble elements, such as Ni, Cr, and Mo, is higher than that of a Ni-based film without Cu interlayer. The microstructure of the Ni-Cu-Mo-Cr alloy film with the brush plated Cu interlayer confirms that the film is classified into two regions, i.e., an amorphous layer on the outmost surface and an underlying nanocrystalline layer with a grain size of less than 5 nm. The Ni-based alloy amorphous film formed on AZ31magnesium alloy was investigated using an electrochemical polarization measurement. Compared with the AZ31 magnesium alloy, the sputter-deposited Ni-based alloy film and the sputter-depostion Ni-based alloy film with a brush plated Cu interlayer formed on AZ31 magnesium alloy exhibit obvious passivation phenomena.     

Electrochemical Performance of AZ31 Magnesium Alloy under Different Processing Conditions

为选择一种高性价比的镁电池阳极材料,借助电化学工作站、光学显微镜(OM)、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)和X射线能谱分析(EDS)对不同加工状态的AZ31B镁合金电化学性能进行研究。分别将挤压、轧制、铸轧和铸态AZ31B镁合金作为阳极材料,测试其电化学性能。结果表明,在4种加工状态下,挤压态镁合金是性价比最高的一种阳极材料;其组织由均匀细小的晶粒和第二相组成,拥有最负的平衡电位,最低腐蚀电流密度和最小自腐蚀速率;挤压态样品腐蚀后,表面产生疏松细小,且均匀分布的腐蚀产物,降低了阳极极化,增加了阳极利用率。轧制和铸轧态的AZ31B镁合金的电化学活性和耐蚀性能相对挤压态的较低。铸态AZ31B镁合金由于较粗大的晶粒、第二相和铸造缺陷,表现出不稳定的放电曲线和较正的放电电位。不同状态AZ31镁合金的腐蚀均以点蚀为主。     

镁及其合金表面化学镀银工艺的研究

研究了镁合金表面化学镀银的工艺:利用涂膜及化学镀的方法对镁合金进行处理,即先在镁及其合金表面涂覆有机涂膜,然后再进行化学镀.工艺利用有机涂膜充当基体镁合金与镀层之间的中间层,使基体与镀层之间不直接接触,当化学镀进行时,镀层直接在中间层表面形成.虽然镁的化学活性高,但中间层的存在使化学镀银可以在镁及其合金表面实现.以AZ31镁合金轧板为基体,采用该工艺在其表面得到了理想的银镀层.通过SEM和XRD分析了银镀层的生长过程.十字切割法测量结果表明,涂膜与基体之间的结合力能满足使用要求.用极化曲线法研究了化学镀后试样在NaCl溶液中的腐蚀行为,结果表明:化学镀后试样的自腐蚀电位明显正移,腐蚀电流远远小于基体,具有良好的耐蚀性.