Effect of Thermal Oxidation on Microstructure and Corrosion Behavior of the PVD Hf‐Coated Mg Alloy

Abstract

Hafnium coatings are fabricated on magnesium alloys by magnetron sputtering and are further submitted to the thermal oxidation treatment at temperature of 200, 300, and 400 C. The thin hafnium oxide film and new grain boundaries are observed on the hafnium coatings during the appropriate treatment temperature (300 C). These changes in microstructure result in surface densification, oxidation, and low porosity of the treated coating that significantly decrease its susceptibility to corrosion. Consequently, the thermal oxidation treatment hafnium coating exhibits a more positive corrosion potential, lower corrosion current density, and higher polarization resistance than that of the as-deposited coating using an electrochemical system. Moreover, the enhanced adhesion of the treated coating produced by applying an appropriate treatment temperature facilitates an efficient longterm protection of magnesium alloy. Experimental SectionSample Preparation: The die cast AZ91D (Al: 9.1 wt%, Zn: 0.91 wt%, Mn: 0.033 wt%, Si: 0.04 wt%, Cu: 0.018 wt%, Fe:

Growth Mechanism of Ceramic Coating on ZK60 Magnesium Alloy Based on Two‐Step Current‐Decreasing Mode of Micro‐Arc Oxidation

“…[ 7–9 ] Surface modification methods, such as chemical conversion coatings, electrochemical plating, and anodic oxidation, are frequently employed to improve the corrosion resistance of many alloys (as well as Mg alloys). [ 10–18 ] Micro‐arc oxidation (MAO) is a novel surface treatment method developed from conventional anodic oxidation. [ 19–21 ]…”

“…[7][8][9] Surface modification methods, such as chemical conversion coatings, electrochemical plating, and anodic oxidation, are frequently employed to improve the corrosion resistance of many alloys (as well as Mg alloys). [10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18] Micro-arc oxidation (MAO) is a novel surface treatment method developed from conventional anodic oxidation. [19][20][21] This technology is also known as anode spark deposition, micro-plasma oxidation and plasma electrolyte oxidation.…”