Corrosion resistance of anodized AZ31 Mg alloy in borate solution containing titania sol

Anodic films were prepared on the AZ31 magnesium alloy in alkaline borate solution with or without addition of titania sol under the constant potential of 50 V (dc) for 10 min at room temperature. The morphology of the anodic films was observed by scanning electron microscope (SEM). The corrosion resistance of the anodic films was evaluated in 3.5% NaCl solution using fast anti-acid test, potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The anodic film formed in borate solution with addition of 4% titania sol has superior uniform surface and higher corrosion resistance than in other conditions.