Papers by Keyword: Corrosion

Abstract: The paper investigates structural, physical, deformation, strength, barrier, and corrosion resistance properties of domestic packaging papers in comparison with Fislage's foreign equivalent. It studies packaging paper protection of cold-rolled steel under different relative humidity, periodic humidity concentration, and available chloride ion conditions. The corrosion resistance properties of BLIK paper with UNI inhibitor are proven to match those of the foreign equivalent previously used. The EuroBum's packaging paper has poorer protective properties possibly due to the lower corrosion inhibitor content. The competitive recovery of domestic combined packaging materials for metal products can be improved by changing their production processes: increasing inhibitor content, creeping ratio of the paper base and reinforcement in order to obtain better deformation and strength properties.

Abstract: An algorithm of optimization of the charge for metal-containing waste processing of metallurgical and foundry industries was developed. The processing method is based on the phenomenon of self-propagating high-temperature synthesis (SHS) of ferroalloys of the composition of dispersed waste without the use of external sources of heat due to internal energy.

Abstract: This paper presents the cathodic protection of steel embedded concrete of aluminum based alloy in brackish mud. In this experiment, aluminum based alloys containing 5% zinc, 2% magnesium, and 0.5-2% stannum were fabricated. These elements were added because they produce heat treatable alloys, improved anti friction characteristics, fluidibility, and contain highest strengthening effect on aluminum alloys. These alloys were tested as sacrificial cathodic protection for the standard steel embedded concrete exposed to sea water and brackish mud. Surface morphology of the samples after subjected to corrosion was investigated through scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and anode capacity test (efficiency test). The results revealed that sample with the composition of 95.6% of aluminum, 3.83% of zinc, and 0.19% of stannum showed the best performance hence it was selected for cathodic protection in brackish mud.

Abstract: In the present study, wear and corrosion resistances of magnesium alloys were analyzed after coated by micro arc oxidation (MAO) process for potential protection of gear component, which is the most wearing part of a conventional bicycle. Two of the most common magnesium alloys (AZ31 and AZ91) were used in the study and they were oxidized in three different electrolytes (aluminate-, silicate-and phosphate-based). Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was utilized in order to analyze the coating morphology and wear tracks obtained during wear tests. Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) analyses were implemented to determine the elemental composition of the coatings. Wear and corrosion tests were applied to compare the performances of the coatings. Experimental results showed that wear and corrosion resistances of the samples generally increased after coated by MAO process and the best protection against wear and corrosion related failures, was achieved by utilizing silicate-based electrolyte for MAO process of magnesium alloys under selected process parameters.

Abstract: Bioethanol is a clean and sustainable fuel; on the contrary, the addition of bioethanol to gasoline normally creates corrosion on automobile fuel system materials. In this study, corrosion characteristics of low carbon steel normally encountered in gasoline engine fuel system with bioethanol fuel was investigated. Static immersion tests in different fuel blends E0 (gasoline), E10 and E85 were carried out at room temperature for 1320 h. The mechanical, physical and chemical properties of low carbon steel before and after immersion tests were investigated. Moreover, the physical and chemical properties of fuel blends before and after immersion tests were investigated. The results revealed that the usage of E10 blend is considered feasible for gasoline engines in terms of materials compatibility compared to E85.

Abstract: The objective of this study is to clarify the deterioration behaviors of overlapping layers between Al-5Mg alloy thermal spray coating and heavy-duty paint coating. Combined cyclic corrosion tests were carried out on common carbon steel plates with overlapping layers. To evaluate the effective area of the sacrificial anode reaction caused by the thermal spray coating, machined straight-line defects with widths of 0.2, 6 and 12 mm were introduced in the overlapping layer. The experimental results indicated that the layers began to deteriorate from the lower part of the thermal spray coating along the defects. The deterioration of the thermal spray coating was accelerated by the sealing treatment. The blister area and height at the overlapping layer were significantly different depending on the sealing treatment.

Abstract: In the present work, the effect of Cr and Mn addition on corrosion resistance was investigated on AlSi3Mg alloy. Potentiondynamic corrosion tests in a 3.5 wt. % NaCl solution were performed on samples in different heat-treated conditions, and corrosion current density and potential were determined by Tafel method. Brinnel hardness measurements were also carried out in order to couple corrosion resistance with mechanical properties. It was interestingly found that Cr presence enhanced mechanical properties and corrosion resistance in comparison with the base alloy.

Abstract: In this study, the effect of Sn addition on corrosion resistance of as-cast and hot rolled AZ31 magnesium alloy was investigated. Sn additions were made by 0.2 wt%, 0.5 wt% and 1 wt%. An electric resistance furnace was used to produce alloys. Hot rolling process was performed at 350 °C by 40% thickness reduction at one rolling pass. Microstructure characterizations were performed by optical (OM) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). Immersion tests and electrochemical analyses were performed to investigate the corrosion resistance of the alloys. A 3.5% NaCl working solution at room temperature was used in both corrosion tests. The results showed that Sn addition decreased the primary dentrite size and restricted the growth of secondary dentritic arm. The as-cast structures transformed to dynamically recrystallized grain structures after hot-rolling process in all the alloys. Corrosion resistance of AZ31 magnesium alloy tended to decrease with Sn addition. This decrease was more clear in homogenized and hot-rolled states while there were some flactuations in as-cast states.

Abstract: Energy efficiency and decreasing emission of greenhouse gasses emerge that the importance of Mg alloys. Mg alloys can begin to supersede the steel and aluminum for structural applications, thanks to the developing of mechanical properties or corrosion resistance of Mg alloys. Rare earth metals such as Gd, Ce, Y and Nd have been utilized at AZ31 Mg alloys for this purpose in recent years. In this study, the effects of La addition and homogenization heat treatment on microstructure, hardness properties and corrosion resistance of AZ31 and modified AZ31 Mg alloys produced by low pressure die casting method were investigated.

Abstract: This study investigates the effect of Ti addition (0, 0.2, 0.5, 1wt%) on corrosion resistance of as-cast and hot rolled AM60 magnesium alloy. Corrosion behaviors were investigated by immersion tests and electrochemical analysis. The results showed that Ti addition altered the microstructure of as-cast AM60 magnesium alloy by decreasing the amount of β-Mg₁₇Al₁₂ eutectic phase. Homogenization treatment resulted in the dissolution of the most of the β-Mg₁₇Al₁₂ phases. Homogenized samples exhibited the lowest corrosion rate in immersion test while the best corrosion resistance was found for hot-rolled samples in electrochemical test. In hot-rolled state, Ti addition led to a slight change in the corrosion resistance of AM60 magnesium alloy.