ISSN:
1572-8765
Keywords:
anticorrosive barrier
;
corrosion resistance
;
sol-gel coatings
;
thermal sprayed coatings
;
ZrO2
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
Abstract ZrO2 coatings of 2–7 μm thickness were obtained by the aerosol thermal spraying process on 316L stainless steel. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) showed that these films consisted of nanocrystalline ZrO2 aggregates with a monoclinic structure. Corrosion tests were performed in aqueous NaCl (0.5 M) and H2SO4 (20 wt%) using potentiodynamic cyclic polarization curves. Surfaces and cross-sections of coated samples were compared with the uncoated substrate. This evaluation indicated decreased pitting of the steel with coating. The protection against corrosion in NaCl solution depended strongly on coating thickness. No protection was found for thicknesses less than 5 μm. Meanwhile, a marked reduction of the current density was produced by thicker coatings that acted as an effective corrosion barrier. Coatings thicker than 5 μm also provided significant protection against corrosion in H2SO4.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1008721928204
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