Hydrothermal Surface Treatments with Cerium and Glycol Molecules on the AA 2024-T3 Clad Alloy

Abstract:

New treatments for replacement of chromate require lower toxicity and corrosion protection. This study aims to investigate the influence of the combination of a Ce conversion coating (CCCe) with glycol molecules on the corrosion resistance of the AA2024-T3 clad (AA1230). The corrosion resistance of surface treated and untreated samples was evaluated by electrochemical techniques (electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, polarization tests and open circuit potential). These tests were complemented by salt spray tests to accelerate the corrosive effects of weathering. The surfaces were analyzed after corrosion tests by scanning electron microscopy with X-ray energy dispersive detector (SEM - EDX). The results of the CCCe samples in combination with glycol were compared with that of the surface with chromate layer and the results showed that the CCCe treatment is a candidate for replacement of chromating with the advantage that it does not generate toxic residues. The self-healing capacity of the new treatment tested was indicated by the increased formation of corrosion products deposition on top of Fe rich intermetallis in the AA1230 clad with time of exposure to the electrolyte.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volume 710)
• Pages: 216-221
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.710.216
• Online since: September 2016
• Authors: Wagner Izaltino Alves Dos Santos, Isolda Costa, Célia Regina Tomachuk*
• Keywords: AA2024-T3 Clad, Cerium Treatment, Chromium Hexavalent, SAM, Surface Treatment

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