Effect of different laser energy densities on the corrosion resistance of aluminum alloys

2020 ◽  
Vol 67 (5) ◽  
pp. 437-444
Author(s):  
Di Xie ◽  
Hui Chen ◽  
Siyi Yin ◽  
Feisen Wang ◽  
Jingwen Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Aluminum Alloys ◽  
Energy Density ◽  
Surface Cleaning ◽  
Laser Cleaning ◽  
Chemical Cleaning ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Cleaning Equipment ◽  
Surface Laser

Purpose Laser cleaning, as a new type of cleaning technology, has the advantages of environment-friendliness, better selectivity, better controllability and higher efficiency compared to traditional chemical cleaning or grinding. This paper aims to use ultra-fast surface laser cleaning equipment built in laboratory to study the influence of different energy density (7.6, 11.5 and 15.3 J/cm2) on corrosion resistance of the aluminum alloy A7N01P-T4, a high-speed train body material. Design/methodology/approach SEM, white light interferometer, EDS and XPS were used to analyze the surface morphology, roughness, element content and oxide layer composition of aluminum alloy before and after cleaning. The corrosion resistance was studied by electrochemical experiments and exfoliation corrosion experiments. Findings The results showed that new oxide scale was formed on the surface after laser cleaning. The changes of surface roughness and chemical composition of oxide scale made a significant influence on corrosion behaviors. Better corrosion resistance was obtained with the energy density increased, and at the energy density of 11.5 J/cm2, aluminum alloy exhibited the best corrosion resistance. Research limitations/implications The paper only studies specific aluminum alloys and is not universal. Laser cleaning equipment is set up for the laboratory and has not yet been put into industrial production. Practical implications This paper indicated that ultra-fast laser processing was a new direction for the development of industrial equipment surface cleaning and carried out ultra-fast laser of aluminum alloy surface cleaning had certain research significance for its corrosion resistance. Social implications Compared with the conventional cleaning methods such as air abrasives grinding or chemical cleaning, laser cleaning has advantages of environment-friendliness, better selectivity, better controllability and higher efficiency. Laser cleaning can not only protect the environment, but also improve cleaning efficiency. Originality/value Changes in the surface of aluminum alloys after ultra-fast surface laser treatment were found, and the mechanism of changes in aluminum alloy corrosion properties was clarified.

Effect of narrow pulse width laser cleaning on corrosion resistance of A5083-H111 aluminum alloy

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Feisen Wang ◽  
Sifei Ai ◽  
Qian Wang ◽  
Yinfen Cheng ◽  
Haiqi Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Surface Morphology ◽  
Elemental Composition ◽  
Pulse Width ◽  
Salt Spray ◽  
Laser Cleaning ◽  
Elemental Distribution ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Poor Area

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to promote the corrosion resistance of the 5083-111H aluminum alloy by laser cleaning. Design/methodology/approach Laser with 2 ns pulse width was adopted in this project and the corrosion resistance of cleaned samples was tested by copper-accelerated salt spray (CASS). The surface morphology, elemental composition and distribution were then characterized by SEM. Moreover, surface morphology, elemental composition and distribution were also tested. Findings Results suggested a higher corrosion resistance was successfully obtained by laser cleaning. Compared with samples cleaned by 2000 grit sandpaper, mechanical cleaning resulted in a 53% larger height difference between the peak and valley. The content of the oxygen is 8.85% on the surface cleaned mechanically and the distribution is dependent on the distribution of aluminum whereas that of the laser cleaning sample is 24.41% and the distribution existed even in the Al-poor area. Originality/value In this project, the 2-ns laser cleaning was proved to have the capability to remove the oxide layer on the aluminum alloy surface while retaining an excellent corrosion resistance and smooth surface. Meanwhile, a thorough elemental distribution and smaller grain size lead to a smaller difference in elemental concentration. This retards the diffusion of oxygen into the substrate and hence increases the corrosion resistance of the surface.

scholarly journals Surface Modification of Aluminum 6061-O Alloy by Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation to Improve Corrosion Resistance Properties

Coatings ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 4
Author(s):  
Dmitry V. Dzhurinskiy ◽  
Stanislav S. Dautov ◽  
Petr G. Shornikov ◽  
Iskander Sh. Akhatov
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Aluminum Alloys ◽  
Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Electrolytic Oxidation ◽  
Coating Layers ◽  
Plasma Electrolytic ◽  
High Strength Aluminum Alloys

In the present investigation, the plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) process was employed to form aluminum oxide coating layers to enhance corrosion resistance properties of high-strength aluminum alloys. The formed protective coating layers were examined by means of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and characterized by several electrochemical techniques, including open circuit potential (OCP), linear potentiodynamic polarization (LP) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The results were reported in comparison with the bare 6061-O aluminum alloy to determine the corrosion performance of the coated 6061-O alloy. The PEO-treated aluminum alloy showed substantially higher corrosion resistance in comparison with the untreated substrate material. A relationship was found between the coating formation stage, process parameters and the thickness of the oxide-formed layers, which has a measurable influence on enhancing corrosion resistance properties. This study demonstrates promising results of utilizing PEO process to enhance corrosion resistance properties of high-strength aluminum alloys and could be recommended as a method used in industrial applications.

Tribological characterization of friction stir welded dissimilar aluminum alloy AA6061–AA5083 reinforced with CeO2 and La2O3 nanoparticles

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arun M. ◽  
Muthukumaran M. ◽  
Balasubramanian S.
Keyword(s):  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Aluminum Alloys ◽  
Environmental Conditions ◽  
Tribological Characteristics ◽  
Dissimilar Joints ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Reinforcing Effect ◽  
Friction Stir ◽  
Dissimilar Aluminum Alloys ◽  
Mechanical And Tribological Characteristics

Purpose Dissimilar materials found applications in the structural fields to withstand the different types of loads and provide multi-facet properties to the final structure. Aluminum alloy materials are mostly used in aerospace and marine industries to provide better strength and safeguard the material from severe environmental conditions. The purpose of this study is to develop new material with superior strength to challenge the severe environmental conditions. Design/methodology/approach In the present investigation, friction stir welding (FSW) dissimilar joints were prepared from AA6061 and AA5083 aluminum alloys, and the weld nugget (WN) was reinforced with hard reinforcement particles such as La2O3 and CeO2. The tribological and mechanical properties of the prepared materials were tested to analyze the suitability of material in the aerospace and marine environmental conditions. Findings The results showed that the AA6061–AA5083/La2O3 material exhibited better mechanical and tribological characteristics. The FSW dissimilar AA6061–AA5083/La2O3 material exhibited lower wear rate of 7.37 × 10−3 mm3/m and minimum friction coefficient of 0.31 compared to all other materials owing to the reinforcing effect of La2O3 particles and the fine grains formed by FSW process at WN region. Further, FSW dissimilar AA6061–AA5083/La2O3 material displayed a maximum tensile strength and hardness of 378 MPa and 118 HV, respectively, among all the other materials tested. Originality/value This work is original and novel in the field of materials science engineering focusing on tribological characteristics of friction stir welded dissimilar aluminum alloys by the reinforcing effect of hard particles such as La2O3 and CeO2.

scholarly journals Investigation on the Surface Properties of 5A12 Aluminum Alloy after Nd: YAG Laser Cleaning

Coatings ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 578 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guodong Zhu ◽  
Shouren Wang ◽  
Wei Cheng ◽  
Gaoqi Wang ◽  
Wentao Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Laser Cleaning ◽  
Alloy Surface ◽  
Residual Tensile Stress ◽  
Yag Laser ◽  
Diode Pumped ◽  
Aluminum Alloy Surface ◽  
Diode Pumped Nd:Yag Laser

The surface of the aluminum alloy is prone to oxidation, which in turn affects the quality of the weld. The 5A12 aluminum alloy was cleaned by acousto-optic Q-switched diode-pumped Nd:YAG laser and the effects of different laser powers and different cleaning speeds on the surface roughness, microstructure, element content, microhardness, residual stress and corrosion resistance of aluminum alloy were investigated. The results show that when the power is 98W and the cleaning speed is 4.1 mm/s, the effect of Nd: YAG laser on the removal of oxide film on 5A12 aluminum alloy surface is the most effective. After laser cleaning, the smoothness and strength of aluminum alloy surface can be effectively improved. However, as a major element in 5A12 aluminum alloy, the content of magnesium decreased. At the same time, the residual tensile stress was generated on the surface of the aluminum alloy after cleaning, and the corrosion resistance slightly decreased.

IncoMAP Alloy Al-9052

Alloy Digest ◽  
1989 ◽  
Vol 38 (5) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Aluminum Alloys ◽  
Mechanical Alloying ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
Corrosion Resistant

Abstract IncoMAP alloy Al-9052 is a high-strength, corrosion resistant aluminum alloy made by the mechanical alloying process. It is dispersion strengthened by oxides and carbides. Its density is 5% less than age hardenable aluminum alloys of comparable strength. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, elasticity, and tensile properties as well as fracture toughness. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Al-296. Producer or source: Inco Alloys International Inc..

Influence of high-temperature aluminizing treatment on the corrosion resistance of 90/10 copper-nickel alloy

2021 ◽  
Vol 68 (5) ◽  
pp. 365-372
Author(s):  
Yuhang Gao ◽  
Xiaohong Chen ◽  
Ping Liu ◽  
Honglei Zhou ◽  
Shaoli Fu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Nickel Alloy ◽  
Alloy Powder ◽  
Content Type ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Copper Nickel ◽  
Copper Nickel Alloy ◽  
Copper Aluminum ◽  
Aluminum Alloy Powder

Purpose This study aims to investigate the effect of coatings prepared by the addition of copper-aluminum alloy powder on the corrosion behavior of 90/10 copper-nickel alloy. Design/methodology/approach Coatings of copper-aluminum alloy powder at different contents (Wt.% = 50%, 60%, 70% and 80%) were prepared by the high-temperature heat treatment process. The microstructure and component of the coatings were characterized by scanning electron microscope, X-ray diffraction, energy dispersive spectrometer and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The electrochemical properties of the coating were explored by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Findings The results show that the aluminized layer was successfully constructed on the surface of 90/10 copper-nickel alloy, the composition of the coating was composed of copper-aluminum phase and aluminum-nickel phase, the existence of the aluminum-nickel phase was formed by the diffusion of Ni elements within the substrate and because of the diffusion, the Al-Ni phase was distributed in the middle and bottom of the coating more. The Al-Ni phase is considered to be the enhanced phase for corrosion resistance. When the copper-aluminum alloy powder content is 70 Wt.%, the corrosion resistance is the best. Originality/value The enhancement of corrosion resistance of 90/10 copper-nickel alloy by the copper-aluminum alloy powder was revealed, the composition of the aluminized layer and the mechanism of corrosion resistance were discussed.

Industrial Application in 2014 T6 Aluminum Alloys Having High Corrosion and Weather Resistant by Anionic Resin Coating with Mirror Luster

2007 ◽  
Vol 561-565 ◽  
pp. 127-130
Author(s):  
M. Hara ◽  
K. Matsuda ◽  
T. Iwai ◽  
M. Kihara ◽  
W. Yamauchi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Aluminum Alloys ◽  
Industrial Application ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Treatment Technology ◽  
High Corrosion ◽  
Claim Number ◽  
Weather Resistance ◽  
High Strength Aluminum Alloys

A new surface treatment technology for the aluminum alloys that exhibits not only high corrosion and weather resistance but also good mirror luster has been developed. By performing electrolytic permeation, the improved corrosion resistance and weather resistance while maintaining a high mirror luster was achieved for an aluminum alloy A2014-T6. The high strength aluminum alloys featuring high corrosion and weather resistance have been available for industrial products. Then the claim number of the products by A2014 T6 aluminum alloy has been reduced sharply to almost zero level in comparison with a past. A few applications and the development of the processing in industrial scale in A2014 T6 aluminum alloy will be presented.

scholarly journals Process Performance Analysis and Improvement for the Manufacture of 6063 Aluminum Alloy

Metals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 605 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chang-Hsien Hsu
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Aluminum Alloys ◽  
Chemical Elements ◽  
Pure Aluminum ◽  
Ferrous Metal ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Quality Analysis ◽  
6063 Aluminum Alloy

As industrial manufacturing technologies continuously improve, many conventional industrial materials are struggling to meet the needs of today’s industries. Aluminum alloys are currently the most extensively used non-ferrous metal in the industry, whose properties include corrosion resistance, high strength, and high ductility. As a result, they are widely used in many products, such as doors and windows, vehicles, and electronics. Pure aluminum though, is a very soft, silver-white metal, so to increase its strength, aluminum alloy manufacturers add in various chemical elements (such as magnesium, silicon, and zinc) according to international standards, and then adjust the proportions based on customer needs. If the chemical element composition does not meet specification requirements, it will affect the quality of the aluminum alloy product or even delay delivery and subsequently impact the operational performance of the manufacturer. To ensure and increase aluminum alloy quality, this study used a combined Six Sigma quality index (SSQI), Qpc, to develop a multi-characteristic quality analysis model (MCQAM) with five steps for the aluminum alloy industry. A practical example with a manufacturer specializing in producing 6063 aluminum alloys in Taiwan is given to demonstrate the effectiveness and feasibility of this proposed approach. The result shows that the proposed method not only effectively improves the quality of 6063 aluminum alloy, but also enhances its performance and capability (that is, corrosion resistance increases by 17%, strength increases by 8%, and stiffness increases by 3%). Finally, future works are also discussed in this context.

Localized Corrosion Resistance of Dissimilar Aluminum Alloys Joined by Friction Stir Welding (FSW)

2016 ◽  
Vol 710 ◽  
pp. 41-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aline F.S. Bugarin ◽  
Fernanda Martins Queiroz ◽  
Maysa Terada ◽  
Hercílio G. De Melo ◽  
Isolda Costa
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Friction Stir Welding ◽  
Aluminum Alloys ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
Base Material ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Localized Corrosion ◽  
Friction Stir ◽  
Dissimilar Aluminum Alloys

2XXX and 7XXX high strength aluminum alloys are the most used materials for structural parts of aircrafts due to their high strength/weight ratio. Their joining procedure is an engineering challenge since they present low weldability. Friction Stir Welding (FSW) is a joining technology developed in the early 90 ́s. It is a solid-state welding process, without the use of fillers or gas shield, that eliminates conventional welding defects and has been considered of great interest for application in the aircraft industry. FSW of aluminum alloys results in four regions of different microstructures, specifically: the base material (BM), the heat affected zone (HAZ), the thermo-mechanically affected zone (TMAZ), and the nugget zone (NZ). The complex microstructure of the weld region leads to higher susceptibility to localized corrosion as compared to the BM even when similar alloys are joined. The welding of dissimilar alloys in its turn results in even more complex microstructures as materials with intrinsically different composition, microstructures and electrochemical properties are put in close contact. Despite the great interest in FSW, up to now, only few corrosion studies have been carried out for characterization of the corrosion resistance of dissimilar Al alloys welded by FSW. The aim of this study is to investigate the corrosion behavior of aluminum alloy 2024-T3 (AA2024-T3) welded to aluminum alloy 7475-T761 (AA7475-T761) by FSW. The evaluation was performed in 0.01 mol.L-1 by means of open circuit potential measurements, polarization techniques and surface observation after corrosion tests.

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