Ni-W-P coatings with different structures were prepared by electroless deposition. The correlation between the coating structure before and after annealing with hardness and corrosion resistance has been examined by microhardness measurement, potentiodynamic polarisation and corrosion weight loss tests, and by quantitative X-ray diffraction technology and scanning electron microscopy observation of the corrosion morphology. The results indicate that incorporation of tungsten (4-5 wt-%) in Ni-P deposits does not change the amorphous structure of the Ni-11?3 P (wt-%) coating or the mixed structure of the Ni-6?8 P (wt-%) coating, but it changes the Ni-5?1 W-9?3 P (wt-%) coating into a critical amorphous structure. The coating with a critical amorphous structure develops a higher degree of crystallisation, larger crystal size and smaller number of Ni 3 P crystallites after annealing at .300uC. It also exhibits the highest peak hardness and the poorest corrosion resistance after annealing at 400uC compared with the other two structural coatings (e.g. amorphous and mixed structures).
The Mg–Zn–Zr–Gd alloys belong to a group of biometallic alloys suitable for bone substitution. While biocompatibility arises from the harmlessness of the metals, the biocorrosion behavior and its origins remain elusive. Here, aiming for the tailored biodegradability, we prepared the Mg–2.0Zn–0.5Zr–xGd (wt %) alloys with different Gd percentages (x = 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5), and studied their microstructures and biocorrosion behavior. Results showed that adding a moderate amount of Gd into Mg–2.0Zn–0.5Zr alloys will refine and homogenize α-Mg grains, change the morphology and distribution of (Mg, Zn)3Gd, and lead to enhancement of mechanical properties and anticorrosive performance. At the optimized content of 3.0%, the fishbone-shaped network, ellipsoidal, and rod-like (Mg, Zn)3Gd phase turns up, along with the 14H-type long period stacking ordered (14H-LPSO) structures decorated with nanoscale rod-like (Mg, Zn)3Gd phases. The 14H-LPSO structure only exists when x ≥ 3.0, and its content increases with the Gd content. The Mg–2.0Zn–0.5Zr–3.0Gd alloy possesses a better ultimate tensile strength of 204 ± 3 MPa, yield strength of 155 ± 3 MPa, and elongation of 10.6 ± 0.6%. Corrosion tests verified that the Mg–2.0Zn–0.5Zr–3.0Gd alloy possesses the best corrosion resistance and uniform corrosion mode. The microstructure impacts on the corrosion resistance were also studied.
Being a biocompatible metal with similar mechanical properties as bones, magnesium bears both biodegradability suitable for bone substitution and chemical reactivity detrimental in bio-ambiences. To benefit its biomaterial applications, we developed Mg-2.0Zn-0.5Zr-3.0Gd (wt%) alloy through hot extrusion and tailored its biodegradability by just varying the extrusion temperatures during alloy preparations. The as-cast alloy is composed of the α-Mg matrix, a network of the fish-bone shaped and ellipsoidal (Mg, Zn)3Gd phase, and a lamellar long period stacking ordered phase. Surface content of dynamically recrystallized (DRXed) and large deformed grains increases within 330–350°C of the extrusion temperature, and decreases within 350–370°C. Sample second phase contains the (Mg, Zn)3Gd nano-rods parallel to the extrusion direction, and Mg2Zn11 nanoprecipitation when temperature tuned above 350°C. Refining microstructures leads to different anticorrosive ability of the alloys as given by immersion and electrochemical corrosion tests in the simulated body fluids. The sample extruded at 350°C owns the best anticorrosive ability thanks to structural impacts where large DRXed portions and uniform nanosized grains reduce chemical potentials among composites, and passivate the extruded surfaces. Besides materials applications, the in vitro mechanism revealed here is hoped to inspire similar researches in biometal developments.
Electroless deposition of Ni-P based alloys is a well-known commercial process that has numerous applications because of their excellent anticorrosive and wear properties. However, for some special occasions, like the components for gas making furnaces in chemical fertiliser industry, the coatings must be reinforced to withstand short-term high temperatures between 600°C and 700°C as well as light erosive wear. Therefore, co-deposition of high melting point metallic element, W, has been considered as a preferred choice. In the present study, two Ni-W-P alloy coatings were deposited on mild steel panels from different alkaline baths. The microstructures of the annealed coatings were characterised by quantitative XRD, XPS and SEM/EDS analysis techniques and their microhardness, friction and wear behaviour, corrosion mechanism as well as microstrain and residual stress are discussed in comparison with the as-plated state. The results indicate that the hardness mainly depends on the volume fraction and crystallite size of Ni 3 P phase; the uniform corrosion in sulfuric acid solution is closely related to the ratio of I Ni /I Ni3P as well as grain size. The wear mechanism of the high-temperature annealed coating is dominated by abrasive wear, but the wear in the early stages started from mild adhesive wear caused by adhesion between the friction couples. Electroless deposited Ni-W-P alloys with high phosphorus present relatively good properties, including hardness, wear and corrosion resistance when 700°C is applied for annealing process.
Microstructure and corrosion behavior of the solution-treated Mg-1.8Zn-1.74Gd-0.5Y-0.4Zr (wt%) alloy were studied. The results of microstructure indicated that the second phases of as-cast alloy was mainly comprised of Mg12Zn(Gd,Y) phase, Mg3Zn3(Gd,Y)2 phase and (Mg,Zn)3(Gd,Y) phase. After solution treatment process, the second phase gradually dissolved into the matrix, and the grain size increased. The effect of microgalvanic corrosion between α-Mg matrix and second phase was also improved. At the range of 470~510 °C solution treatment temperature, the corrosion resistance of the samples increases at first and then decreases slightly at 510 °C. All the solution-treated Mg-Zn-Gd-Y-Zr samples exhibit better corrosion resistance in comparison with as-cast sample. The existence form of the remaining phase affects the morphology of the corroded surface that relatively complete dissolution with homogeneous microstructure makes the sample more effective to obtain uniform corrosion form. The optimum temperature for solution treatment is 490 °C, which shows a much better corrosion resistance and uniform corrosion form after soaking for a long time.
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