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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 49-55 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Corrosion Science |
Volume | 57 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2012 |
Keywords
- A. Aluminium
- A. Titanium
- B. RBS
- B. TEM
- C. Anodic films