Abstract
Composite ceramic coatings were formed on a magnesium alloy by AC plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) using a phosphate-based electrolyte with α-Al2O3, monoclinic ZrO2 or CeO2 particles in suspension. Effects of particle concentration (2, 5 and 10 g/L) on the composition/morphology and corrosion behaviour of the coatings were investigated. Findings revealed successful incorporation of particles, which were preferentially located in the outer coating layer. Due to high temperatures at the locations of microdischarges, zirconia particles underwent transformation from monoclinic to tetragonal structure. The majority of alumina and ceria particles remained unaffected, although some of the alumina particles could form MgAl2O4 by reaction with the substrate. Porosity and thickness of the coatings tended to decrease with increasing particle concentration in the electrolyte. Coatings formed in the electrolyte containing CeO2 particles revealed the highest corrosion resistance in 0.5% NaCI solution.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | European Corrosion Congress, EUROCORR 2015 |
Publisher | ASMET Austrian Society for Metallurgy and Materials |
Pages | 1924-1933 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Volume | 3 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781510837379 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2015 |
Event | European Corrosion Congress, EUROCORR 2015 - Graz, Austria Duration: 6 Sep 2015 → 10 Sep 2015 |
Conference
Conference | European Corrosion Congress, EUROCORR 2015 |
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Country/Territory | Austria |
City | Graz |
Period | 6/09/15 → 10/09/15 |