Recent advances in energy efficient PEO processing of aluminium alloys

E. MATYKINA, R. ARRABAL, M. MOHEDANO, B. MINGO, Jorge GONZALEZ, Angel PARDO, M. C. MERINO

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    Abstract

    Plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) coatings developed under voltage-controlled mode on various commercial wrought, gravity cast and rheocast aluminium alloys were discussed with respect to enhancement of their tribological and corrosion performance and minimization of the PEO energy consumption. It is demonstrated that use of conventional porous anodic film precursors reduces the PEO energy consumption by up to 50%. The wear of 6082 alloy with PEO coatings with added α-Al2O3 particles is two times lower compared with electrolytic hard chrome. The long-term corrosion resistance of the PEO-coated A356 rheocast alloy is enhanced via use of a precursor and hydrophobic post-treatment.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)1439-1454
    Number of pages16
    JournalTransactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China (English Edition)
    Volume27
    Issue number7
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Jul 2017

    Keywords

    • aluminium
    • anodizing
    • corrosion
    • plasma electrolytic oxidation
    • wear

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