Research was conducted on the microstructure, composition, and properties of a ceramic coating deposited on the surface of an aluminium matrix composite (10Al2O3f –ZL109) using microarc oxidation. The influence of different matrixes and reinforcements on the microstructure, properties, and deposition parameters of the ceramic coatings was studied. Both factors showed considerable effects, though the matrix composition had more influence. The results also showed that mullite ceramic coatings can be successfully deposited on the surfaces of aluminium matrix compos ites. The coating was composed of two layers, a porous layer and a dense layer.
The effects of adding Na2 WO4. 2H2O and SiC powder to the electrolyte on the characteristics of ceramic coatings on Al based alloys formed by microarc oxidation were studied. The ceramic coating quality was improved by the two additives, but the addition of Na2 WO4. 2H2O was more effective, as it improved the formation of Al2O3 phase in the ceramic coating, increased the ratio of the internal dense region to the whole ceramic coating, optimised the ceramic coating phase structure, and improved its wear resistance. The SiC powder was able to enter into the ceramic coating and improve its wear resistance, at the same time increasing the friction coefficient of the coating.
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