Abstract:This study investigated a conversion coating based on hexafluorozirconic acid solution on cold-rolled (AISI 1006) steel sheets, in situ, at different pH values and immersion times. Electrochemical characterization was carried out by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) with hexafluorozirconic acid bath as the electrolyte. Laser scanning confocal microscopy (LSCM) was used to evaluate the morphology of the coating in situ, i.e., during the coating formation. According to the results, the polarization re… Show more
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