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Investigation on the tribocorrosion and electrochemical corrosion behaviour of AA2014/Al2O3 nanocomposites fabricated through ultrasonication coupled stir-squeeze casting method

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In this work, the tribocorrosion and electrochemical corrosion behaviour of AA2014/Al2O3 (1–4 wt%) nanocomposites were investigated. An unreinforced 2014 alloy and the proposed nanocomposites were prepared through ultrasonication coupled stir-squeeze casting method followed by solutionizing at 510 °C for 2 h and ageing at 165 °C for 16 h. Studies on the dispersion of nanoparticles, intermetallic phase formation, porosity, and hardness were carried out prior to the corrosion analysis. Tribocorrosion test was performed in a linear reciprocating tribometer using 3.5 wt% NaCl solution as electrolyte under potentiodynamic polarization condition for an exposure period of 600, 900, 1200, and 1500 s. A similar testing condition was applied while performing the electrochemical test of materials in a cylindrical beaker. The experimental results indicated a uniform distribution of nanoparticles and the formation of β-CuAl2 phase in the nanocomposites. A maximum hardness of 150 HV was obtained for the nanocomposite reinforced with 2 wt% of Al2O3. Tribocorrosion test results indicated that AA2014/3 wt% Al2O3 nanocomposite exhibit the lowest potential of − 0.62 to − 0.68 V with a friction coefficient of 0.15 µ and a minimum current density of 4.889 × 10–4 at 900 s. The same nanocomposite reduced the removal of metal ions with the lowest potential range of − 0.4 to − 0.5 V and decreased current density of 1.521 × 10–5 at 1200 s. during the electrochemical test. Alumina hydroxide films and secondary phases caused a superior corrosion resistance at higher exposure times. The microstructural analysis of the corroded surfaces showed pitting corrosion, formation of pits and cracks.

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Gnanavelbabu, A., Amul, X.J. & Surendran, K.T.S. Investigation on the tribocorrosion and electrochemical corrosion behaviour of AA2014/Al2O3 nanocomposites fabricated through ultrasonication coupled stir-squeeze casting method. J Appl Electrochem 52, 765–791 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10800-022-01666-1

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