Porous anodic film formation on Al-Ti alloys in sulphuric acid

V. C. Nettikaden, H. Liu, P. Skeldon, G. E. Thompson

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    Abstract

    Anodizing of Al-Ti alloys, containing 3, 12, 15, 30 and 45at.%Ti, is examined at 5mAcm -2 in 1moldm -3 sulphuric acid at 293K. Porous films are formed up to 15at.%Ti, with titanium increasing the anodizing voltage and pore size. In contrast, a barrier-type film is formed at 30at.%Ti, with a finely porous outer region, while at 45at.%Ti, barrier-type film growth is accompanied by oxygen generation. Ti:Al atomic ratios in the films are similar to those in the respective alloys. Reduced levels of sulphur occur in barrier-type films compared with porous films. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)49-55
    Number of pages6
    JournalCorrosion Science
    Volume57
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Apr 2012

    Keywords

    • A. Aluminium
    • A. Titanium
    • B. RBS
    • B. TEM
    • C. Anodic films

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