Optically transparent Li-Al-CO3 layered double hydroxide thin films on an AZ31 Mg alloy formed by electrochemical deposition and their corrosion resistance in a dilute chloride environment

Jia Han Syu, Jun Yen Uan, Meng Chang Lin, Zhi Yu Lin

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Abstract

An optically transparent Li-Al-CO3 layered double hydroxide (LDH) film was formed on an AZ31 substrate by applying DC voltage between the cathode (AZ31) and the anode (stainless steel) in a Li+/Al3+ aqueous solution. The film thickness increased with electrolysis time. The LDH-coated sample exhibited low corrosion rate in NaCl solution, which was consistent with the results from long-term corrosion testing in a high-humidity environment. The LDH film exhibited good corrosion performance, which mainly resulted from its high hydrophobicity and its increased surface pH value during corrosion testing.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)238-248
Number of pages11
JournalCorrosion Science
Volume68
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2013
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • A. Magnesium
  • B. IR spectroscopy
  • B. Polarization
  • B. TEM
  • C. Electrodeposited films

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry
  • General Chemical Engineering
  • General Materials Science

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