scholarly journals Electrochemical Corrosion Resistance and Electrical Conductivity of Three-Dimensionally Interconnected Graphene-Reinforced Cu Composites

2021 ◽  
Vol 59 (11) ◽  
pp. 821-828
Author(s):  
Xue Li ◽  
Ateeq Ahmed ◽  
Byung-Sang Choi
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Carbon Content ◽  
Chemical Species ◽  
Electrochemical Corrosion ◽  
Chemical Vapor ◽  
Corrosion Current ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Electrochemical Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Pure Cu

A three-dimensionally interconnected graphene-reinforced Cu (3Di Gr-Cu) composite was synthesized using a simple two-step process technique which involves the mechanical compaction of micronsized Cu particles followed by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) at 995 ℃. The microstructural properties of pure Cu and the 3Di Gr-Cu composite were investigated by optical microscope, scanning electron microscope, and X-ray diffractometer. The electrical and corrosion behaviors of the 3Di Gr-Cu composite and Cu only, prepared by powder metallurgy (PM Cu), were studied and compared. The electrical conductivity (EC) of the 3Di Gr-Cu composites was found to be 38.8 MSm−1 at a carbon content of 73 ppm, and exhibited a 12% higher EC than the PM Cu. Due to the interconnected graphene around the Cu grains, the corrosion current density and corrosion rate of the 3Di Gr-Cu composite decreased by 29% and 40%, respectively, compared to the PM Cu. The EC of the 3Di Gr-Cu composite depended on the carbon content. The improvement in the EC of the 3Di Gr-Cu composite is attributed to the electron-carrying ability of the three-dimensionally interconnected graphene network (3DIGN) formed at the grain boundaries in the composite. The enhancement in corrosion resistance is due to the impermeability of graphene to various chemical species.

Appraisal on corrosion performances of CrNi, TiAlN/CrNi and CrNi–Al2O3–TiO2 coatings on H13 hot work mold

2020 ◽  
Vol 67 (2) ◽  
pp. 150-157
Author(s):  
Kong Dejun ◽  
Li Jiahong
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Salt Spray ◽  
Test Chamber ◽  
Electrochemical Corrosion ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Electrochemical Performances ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
H13 Steel ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Electrochemical Corrosion Resistance

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the salt spray corrosion (SSC) and electrochemical corrosion performances of CrNi, TiAlN/NiCr and CrNi–Al2O3–TiO2 coatings on H13 steel, which improved the corrosion resistance of H13 hot work mold. Design/methodology/approach CrNi, TiAlN/NiCr and CrNi–Al2O3–TiO2 coatings were fabricated on H13 hot work mold steel using a laser cladding and cathodic arc ion plating. The SSC and electrochemical performances of obtained coatings were investigated using a corrosion test chamber and electrochemical workstation, respectively. The corrosion morphologies, microstructure and phases were analyzed using an electron scanning microscope, optical microscope and X-ray diffraction, respectively, and the mechanisms of corrosion resistance were also discussed. Findings The CrNi coating is penetrated by corrosion media, producing the oxide of Fe3O4 on the coating surface; and the TiAlN coating is corroded to enter into the CrNi coating, forming the oxides of TiO and NiO, the mechanism is pitting corrosion, whereas the CrNi–Al2O3–TiO2 coating is not penetrated, with no oxides, showing the highest SSC resistance among the three kinds of coatings. The corrosion potential of CrNi coating, TiAlN/CrNi and CrNi–Al2O3–TiO2 coatings was –0.444, –0.481 and –0.334 V, respectively, and the corresponding polarization resistances were 3,074, 2,425 and 86,648 cm2, respectively. The electrochemical corrosion resistance of CrNi–Al2O3–TiO2 coating is the highest, which is enhanced by the additions of Al2O3 and TiO2. Originality/value The CrNi, TiAlN/CrNi and CrNi–Al2O3–TiO2 coatings on H13 hot work mold were firstly evaluated by the SSC and electrochemical performances.

scholarly journals Effect of Current Density on the Performance of Ni–P–ZrO2–CeO2 Composite Coatings Prepared by Jet-Electrodeposition

Coatings ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 616
Author(s):  
Zhaoyang Song ◽  
Hongwen Zhang ◽  
Xiuqing Fu ◽  
Jinran Lin ◽  
Moqi Shen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Current Density ◽  
Composite Coatings ◽  
Electrochemical Corrosion ◽  
Corrosion Current ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Jet Electrodeposition ◽  
Electrochemical Corrosion Resistance

The objective of this study was to improve the surface properties, hardness, wear resistance and electrochemical corrosion resistance of #45 steel. To this end, Ni–P–ZrO2–CeO2 composite coatings were prepared on the surface of #45 steel using the jet-electrodeposition technique by varying the current density from 20 to 60 A/dm2. The effect of current density on the performance of the composite coatings was evaluated. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) were applied to explore the surface topography, elemental composition, hardness and electrochemical corrosion resistance of the composite coatings. The results showed that with the increase in the current density, the hardness, wear resistance, and electrochemical corrosion resistance tends to increase first and then decrease. At a current density of 40 A/dm2, the hardness reached a maximum of 688.9 HV0.1, the corrosion current reached a minimum of 8.2501 × 10−5 A·cm−2, and the corrosion potential reached a maximum of −0.45957 V. At these values, the performance of the composite coatings was optimal.

Enhancement Corrosion Resistance of (3–Glycidoxylpropyl)- Silsesquioxane Hybrid Films and its Validation by Gas-Molecule Diffusion Coefficients Using MD Simulation

2009 ◽  
Vol 610-613 ◽  
pp. 190-197
Author(s):  
Gang Xie ◽  
Peng Wang ◽  
Li Jiang Hu
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Diffusion Coefficients ◽  
Md Simulation ◽  
Electrochemical Corrosion ◽  
Corrosion Current ◽  
Hybrid Films ◽  
Self Diffusion ◽  
Three Samples ◽  
Unit Cells ◽  
Electrochemical Corrosion Resistance

Based on silsesquioxanes (SSO) derived from hydrolytic condensation of (–glycidoxylpropyl) trimethoxysilane (GPMS) and tetraethoxysilane (TEOS), two hybrid films, f-GPMS-TEOS-SSO (f-GTS) modified with 10 wt-% TEOS and f-GTS modified with 50 wt-% DGEBA (f-GTSD), were prepared. The anticorrosion properties (corrosion potential, Ecorr, and corrosion current density, Icorr) of the bare aluminum alloy (AA) and the two films on AA were tested by electrochemical measurements with typical potentiodynamic polarization curves. The Icorr values of three samples were significantly different with the order of f-GTSD<f-GTS<AA， which implies that the DGEBA addition in the f-GTSD coating indeed enhances the electrochemical corrosion resistance. Two different 3D-amorphous cubic unit cells, cell(f-GTS) and cell(f-GTSD), as models were employed to investigate self-diffusion coefficients by MD simulation for the NO2, SO2 and H2O molecules. All the three self-diffusion coefficients of NO2, SO2 and H2O diffusing in cell(f-GTSD) were less than the coefficients in cell(f-GTS), which validates the corresponding anticorrosion-experiment results. Two reasons that the addition of DGEBA in the system of f-GTS lead to the decrease of the gas self-diffusion coefficient compared to the f-GTS system were discussed.

Characteristics of Corrosion Resistance of Ti-C Alloys

2012 ◽  
Vol 191 ◽  
pp. 235-242 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Szkliniarz ◽  
Rafał Michalik
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Acid Solution ◽  
Carbon Content ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Electrochemical Corrosion ◽  
Ti6al4v Alloy ◽  
Carbon Addition ◽  
Hno3 Solution ◽  
Electrochemical Corrosion Resistance

This paper presents the results of testing the corrosion resistance of pure Ti and Ti6Al4V alloy improved by carbon addition at the level of 0.2 and 0.5 wt.%. The testing was carried out at room temperature in HNO3 acid solution (40%) and HCl acid solution (5 and 10%). It has been established that carbon addition affects the improvement in electrochemical corrosion resistance of pure Ti and Ti6Al4V alloy in HNO3 solution, whereas the higher carbon content the better corrosion resistance of Ti. For Ti6Al4V alloy the increase in corrosion resistance is caused by carbon addition at the level of 0.2 wt.%. The result of the corrosion resistance of both pure Ti and Ti6Al4V alloy with carbon in a solution of HCl indicates that the more detrimental is the solution of lower concentration

scholarly journals Improved Corrosion Resistance of Magnesium Alloy AZ31 in Ringer Lactate by Bilayer Anodic Film/Beeswax–Colophony

Coatings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 564
Author(s):  
Anawati Anawati ◽  
Medio Febby Fitriana ◽  
Muhammad Dikdik Gumelar
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Electrochemical Corrosion ◽  
Corrosion Current ◽  
Az31 Alloy ◽  
Dip Coating ◽  
Anodic Film ◽  
Ringer Lactate ◽  
Strong Attachment ◽  
Electrochemical Corrosion Resistance

A bilayer anodic film/beeswax–colophony is proposed for improving the corrosion resistance of magnesium alloy surface. The bilayer was synthesized on the AZ31 alloy by anodization and subsequent dip coating, and the corrosion behavior was investigated by electrochemical measurements and weight loss test in Ringer lactate at 37 °C. The bilayer improved the electrochemical corrosion resistance by four orders of magnitude, as demonstrated by ~104 times lower corrosion current density in the polarization curves and ~104 higher film resistance in the impedance spectra. The tremendous surface area of the porous anodic film led to a strong attachment of the topcoat beeswax–colophony. Most of the coating remained attached to the surface after 14 days soaking in Ringer lactate. A few small blisters developed under the bilayer contributed to the low mass loss of 0.07 mg/cm2/day compared to the bare substrate, with an average loss rate of 0.25 mg/cm2/day. Local detachment of topcoat layer exposed the underlying anodic film that triggered the deposition of Ca and further nucleation of the Ca–P compound on the surface. The existence of a Ca−P compound with a Ca/P ratio of 1.68 indicated the ability of the bilayer to promote the formation of bone mineral apatite.

Enhancement Corrosion Resistance of Two (Vinyl)Silsesquioxane Hybrid Films and their Validation by Gas-Molecule Diffusion Coefficients Using Molecular Dynamics Simulation

2009 ◽  
Vol 610-613 ◽  
pp. 97-103
Author(s):  
Di Wang ◽  
Xiao Dong Chen ◽  
Yu Liu ◽  
Li Jiang Hu
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Dynamics ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Diffusion Coefficients ◽  
Electrochemical Corrosion ◽  
Corrosion Current ◽  
Dynamics Simulation ◽  
Hybrid Films ◽  
Self Diffusion ◽  
Electrochemical Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Anticorrosion Properties

Based on silsesquioxanes (SSO) derived from hydrolytic condensation of (vinyl)trimethoxysilane (VMS) and tetraethoxysilane (TEOS), two hybrid films, f-VMS-SSO (f-VS) and f-VMS-TEOS-SSO (f-VTS) modified with 15 wt-% TEOS, were prepared. The anticorrosion properties (corrosion potential, Ecorr, and corrosion current density, Icorr) of the bare aluminum alloy (AA) and the two films on AA were tested by electrochemical measurements with typical potentiodynamic polarization curves. The Icorr values of three samples are significantly different in the order of f-VTS<f-VS<AA which implies that the TEOS addition in the f-VTS coating indeed enhances the electrochemical corrosion resistance. Correlations between the structures of two films and anticorrosion properties were discussed. Four different 3D-amorphous cubic unit cells, two cell(f-VS)s and two cell(f-VTS)s, as models were employed to investigate self-diffusion coefficients by molecular dynamics (MD) simulation for the NO2, SO2 and H2O molecules. All three self-diffusion coefficients of NO2, SO2 and H2O in cell(f-VTS) were less than the corresponding values in cell(f-VS), which validates the anticorrosion experiment results. The reasons why the addition of TEOS in the system of f-VTS leads to a lower gas self-diffusion coefficient compared to the f-VS system, were discussed.

Role of Aluminium on the Microstructure and Corrosion Behaviour of Magnesium Prepared by Powder Metallurgy Method

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 8206-8213
Author(s):  
J. Alias
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Powder Metallurgy ◽  
Corrosion Behaviour ◽  
Corrosion Current ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
High Reactivity ◽  
Aluminium Content ◽  
Powder Metallurgy Method ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Promising Development

Much research on magnesium (Mg) emphasises creating good corrosion resistance of magnesium, due to its high reactivity in most environments. In this study, powder metallurgy (PM) technique is used to produce Mg samples with a variation of aluminium (Al) composition. The effect of aluminium composition on the microstructure development, including the phase analysis was characterised by optical microscope (OM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and x-ray diffraction (XRD). The mechanical property of Mg sample was performed through Vickers microhardness. The results showed that the addition of aluminium in the synthesised Mg sample formed distribution of Al-rich phases of Mg17Al12, with 50 wt.% of aluminium content in the Mg sample exhibited larger fraction and distribution of Al-rich phases as compared to the 20 wt.% and 10 wt.% of aluminium content. The microhardness values were also increased at 20 wt.% and 50 wt.% of aluminium content, comparable to the standard microhardness value of the annealed Mg. A similar trend in corrosion resistance of the Mg immersed in 3.5 wt.% NaCl solution was observed. The corrosion behaviour was evaluated based on potentiodynamic polarisation behaviour. The corrosion current density, icorr, is observed to decrease with the increase of Al composition in the Mg sample, corresponding to the increase in corrosion resistance due to the formation of aluminium oxide layer on the Al-rich surface that acted as the corrosion barrier. Overall, the inclusion of aluminium in this study demonstrates the promising development of high corrosion resistant Mg alloys.

scholarly journals Corrosion investigations of Al-Si casting alloys in 0.6 M NaCl solution

2021 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sunčana Smokvina Hanza ◽  
Ladislav Vrsalović ◽  
Lovro Štic ◽  
Lovro Liverić
Keyword(s):  
Potentiodynamic Polarization ◽  
Electrochemical Behavior ◽  
Die Casting ◽  
Electrochemical Corrosion ◽  
Microstructural Characterization ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Corrosion Current ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Open Circuit ◽  
Polarization Measurements

This paper presents results of the corrosion investigations of specimens made from finished parts for the automotive industry, produced by high-pressure die casting and gravity die casting process of six Al-Si alloys (40000 series). Open circuit potential and potentiodynamic polarization measurements have been performed using a potentiostat with three-electrode set-up in 0.6 M NaCl naturally aerated solution. Microstructural characterization before and after electrochemical investigations has been carried out with optical microscope to establish the connection between microstructure and corrosion parameters of investigated alloys and to analyze and record surface changes of each sample due to electrochemical corrosion. All alloys show good corrosion resistance, which manifests with low values of corrosion rates, calculated from the corrosion current densities obtained from potentiodynamic polarization measurements. Differences in electrochemical behavior appear due to the distinctions in their chemical composition and microstructure. The type of casting process does not affect electrochemical behavior of Al-Si alloys.

scholarly journals Microstructure and Corrosion Resistance of Underwater Laser Cladded Duplex Stainless Steel Coating after Underwater Laser Remelting Processing

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (17) ◽  
pp. 4965
Author(s):  
Congwei Li ◽  
Jialei Zhu ◽  
Zhihai Cai ◽  
Le Mei ◽  
Xiangdong Jiao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Phase Composition ◽  
Duplex Stainless Steel ◽  
Electrochemical Corrosion ◽  
Chemical Components ◽  
Laser Remelting ◽  
Underwater Environment ◽  
Underwater Laser ◽  
Electrochemical Corrosion Resistance

Combined with the technologies of underwater local dry laser cladding (ULDLC) and underwater local dry laser remelting (ULDLR), a duplex stainless steel (DSS) coating has been made in an underwater environment. The phase composition, microstructure, chemical components and electrochemical corrosion resistance was studied. The results show that after underwater laser remelting, the phase composition of DSS coating remains unchanged and the phase transformation from Widmanstätten austenite + intragranular austenite + (211) ferrite to (110) ferrite occurred. The ULDLR process can improve the corrosion resistance of the underwater local dry laser cladded coating. The corrosion resistance of remelted coating at 3 kW is the best, the corrosion resistance of remelted coating at 1kW and 5kW is similar and the corrosion resistance of (110) ferrite phase is better than grain boundary austenite phase. The ULDLC + ULDLR process can meet the requirements of efficient underwater maintenance, forming quality control and corrosion resistance. It can also be used to repair the surface of S32101 duplex stainless steel in underwater environment.

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