Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

Protection by Thermal and Chemical Activation with Cerium Salts of the Alloy AA2017 in Aqueous Solutions of NaCl

  • Published:
Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Abstract

A wide variety of anticorrosive treatments for aluminum alloys that can be employed as “green” alternatives to those based on Cr(VI) are currently under development. This article reports a study of the morphological and anticorrosive characteristics of surface layers formed on the Al–Cu alloy AA2017 by immersion treatment in baths of cerium salt, accelerated by increased temperature and the employment of hydrogen peroxide. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM)/X-ray energy dispersive spectroscopy (XEDS) studies of the samples treated have demonstrated the existence of a heterogeneous layer formed by a film of aluminum oxide/hydroxide on the matrix, and a series of dispersed islands of cerium over the cathodic intermetallics. The protective efficacy has been evaluated using electrochemical techniques, linear polarizations (LP) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), and salt spray tests. The results obtained indicate that the layer provided good resistance to corrosion in media with chlorides, and the method gives a considerable reduction of the time required for the immersion treatments.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Log in via an institution

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Institutional subscriptions

Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
Fig. 10

Similar content being viewed by others

References

  1. M. Bethencourt, F.J. Botana, M.J. Cano, M. Marcos, J.M. Sánchez-Amaya, and L. González-Rovira: Corrosion Sci., 2009, vol. 51, no. 3, pp. 518-24.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  2. R.G. Buchheit, R.P. Grant, P.F. Halva, B. Mckenzie, and G.L. Zender: J. Electrochem. Soc., 1997, vol. 144, no. 8, pp. 2621-28.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  3. N. Dimitrov, J.A. Mann, M. Vukmirovic, and K. Sieradzki: J. Electrochem. Soc., 2000, vol. 147, no. 9, pp. 3283-85.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  4. K. Aramaki: Corrosion Sci., 2001, vol. 43, no. 11, pp. 2201-15.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  5. S. Lin, H. Shih, and F. Mansfeld: Corrosion Sci., 1992, vol. 33, no. 9, pp. 1331-49.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  6. W.N. Garrard: Corrosion Sci., 1994, vol. 50, no. 3, pp. 215-25.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  7. A.J. Aldykewicz, H.S. Isaacs, and A.J. Davenport: J. Electrochem. Soc., 1995, vol. 142, no. 10, pp. 3342-50.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  8. B.R.W. Hinton, D.R. Arnott, and N.E. Ryan: Mater. Forum, 1986, vol. 9, no. 3, pp. 162-73.

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  9. B.R.W. Hinton, N.E. Ryan, and D.R. Arnott: Mater. Australiasia, 1987, vol. 19, pp. 18-20.

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  10. J. Stoffer, T.J. O’Keefe, X. Lin, E. Morris, P. Yu, and S. Hayes: Collection of Technical Papers – 40th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference and Exhibit, AIAA, St. Louis, MO, 1999, pp. 903–17.

  11. L. Wilson and B.R.W. Hinton: Patent WO 88/06639, 1988.

  12. A.E. Hughes, R.J. Taylor, B.R.W. Hinton, and L. Wilson: Surf. Interface Anal., 1995, vol. 23, pp. 540-50.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  13. B.R.W. Hinton, A. Hughes, R. Taylor, M. Henderson, K. Nelson, and L. Wilson: Proceedings of the 13th International Corrosion Congress (ICC), vol. 3, Melbourne, Australia, 1996, pp. 337-1, 337-7.

  14. A.E. Hughes, K.J. Nelson, R.J. Taylor, B.R.W. Hinton, M.J. Henderson, L. Wilson, and S.A. Nugent: International Patent Application No. PCT/AU94/00539, International Patent No. WO95/08008, 1995.

  15. A.E. Hughes, J.D. Gorman, and P.J.K. Paterson: Corrosion Sci., 1996, vol. 38, no. 11, pp. 1957-76.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  16. J.D. Gorman, S.T. Johnson, P.N. Johnston, P.J.K. Paterson, and A.E. Hughes: Corrosion Sci., 1996, vol. 38, no. 11, pp. 1977-90.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  17. M. Dabalà, L. Armelao, A. Buchberger, and I. Calliari: Appl. Surf. Sci., 2001, vol. 172, pp. 312-22.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  18. Y. Xingwen and C. Chunan: Trans. Nonferreous Met. Soc. China, 2000, vol. 10, no. 5, pp. 580-84.

    Google Scholar 

  19. Y. Xingwen, C. Chunan, Y. Zhiming, Z. Derui, and Y. Zhongda: Mater. Sci. Eng. A, 2000, vol. A28, pp. 456-63.

    Google Scholar 

  20. Y. Xingwen, C. Chunan, Y. Zhiming, Z. Derui, and Y. Zhongda: Corrosion. Sci., 2001, vol. 43, pp. 1283-94.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  21. A. Decroly and J.P. Petitjeanse: Surf. Coat. Tech., 2005, vol. 194, no. 1, pp. 1-9.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  22. D. Ho, N. Brack, J. Scully, T. Markley, M. Forsyth, and B. Hinton: J. Electrochem. Soc., 2006, vol. 153, no. 9, pp. B392-01.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  23. A.J. Aldykewicz, H.S. Isaacs, and A.J. Davenport: J. Electrochem. Soc., 1996, vol. 143, pp. 147-54.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  24. P. Campestrini, H. Terryn, A. Hovestad, and J.H.W. de Wit: Surf. Coat. Tech., 2004, vol. 176, no. 3, pp. 365-81.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  25. A. Aballe, M. Bethencourt, F.J. Botana, M.J. Cano, and M. Marcos: Mater. Corros., 2002, vol. 53, pp. 176-84.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  26. M. Bethencourt, F.J. Botana, M.J. Cano, and M. Marcos: Appl. Surf. Sci., 2002, vol. 189, pp. 162-73.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  27. MIL-DTL-C-5541, Military Specification: Chemical Conversion Coatings on Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys, Revision F, 2006.

  28. M. Stern: Corrosion Sci., 1958, vol.14, pp. 329-32.

    Google Scholar 

  29. M. Bethencourt, F.J. Botana, M.J. Cano, R.M. Osuna, and M. Marcos: Mater. Corros., 2003, vol. 54, pp. 77-83.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  30. M. Bethencourt, F.J. Botana, M.J. Cano, M. Marcos, J.M. Sánchez-Amaya, and L. González Rovira: Corrosion. Sci., 2008, vol. 50, no. 5, pp. 1376-84.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  31. A. Aballe, M. Bethencourt, F.J. Botana, M.J. Cano, and M. Marcos: Mater. Corros., 2002, vol. 53, pp. 176-84.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  32. M. Bethencourt, F.J. Botana, M.J. Cano, and M. Marcos: Appl. Surf. Sci., 2004, vol. 238, pp. 278-81.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  33. M.F. Montemor, A.M. Simões, and M.G.S. Ferreira: Prog. Org. Coat., 2001, vol. 43, pp. 274-81.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  34. D.R. Mullins, S.H. Overbury, and D.R. Huntley: Appl. Surf. Sci., 1998, vol. 409, pp. 307-19.

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  35. S.A. Hayes, P. Yu, M.J. O′Keefe, and O. Stoffer: J. Electrochem. Soc., 2002, vol. 149, no. 12, pp. C623-630.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  36. P. Yu, S.A. Hayes, T.J. O’Keefe, M.J. O’Keefe, and O. Stoffer: J. Electrochem. Soc., 2002, vol. 152, no. 1, pp. C74-79.

    Google Scholar 

  37. F.H. Scholes, C. Soste, A.E. Hughes, S.G. Hardin, and P.R. Curtis: Appl. Surf. Sci., 2006, vol. 253, pp. 1770–80.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

Download references

Acknowledgments

This work was supported by the Comisión Interministerial de Ciencia y Tecnología, Project MAT2001-3477.

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Departamento de Ciencia de los Materiales e Ingeniería y Química Inorgánica, Centro Andaluz de Ciencia y Tecnología Marinas, Universidad de Cádiz, Polígono Río San Pedro s/n, 11510, Puerto Real, Cádiz, Spain

    Manuel Bethencourt (Lecturer)

  2. Departamento de Ciencia de los Materiales e Ingeniería y Química Inorgánica, Facultad de Ciencias del Mar, Universidad de Cádiz, Polígono Río San Pedro s/n, 11510, Puerto Real, Cádiz, Spain

    Francisco Javier Botana (Professor) & Leandro González-Rovira (Researcher)

  3. Departamento de Ingeniería Civil, de Materiales y Fabricación, Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería Industrial, Univerisad de Málaga, 29071, Málaga, Spain

    María José Cano (Lecturer)

  4. Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica, Escuela Superior de Ingeniería, Universidad de Cádiz, C/Chile s/n, 11003, Cádiz, Spain

    Mariano Marcos (Lecturer)

  5. TITANIA, Ensayos y Proyectos Industriales, S.L.U. Parque Tecnológico TecnoBahía Edif. RETSE, Nave 4. Ctra. Sanlúcar Km 7, 11500, El Puerto de Santa María, Spain

    José María Sánchez-Amaya (Researcher)

Authors
  1. Manuel Bethencourt
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. Francisco Javier Botana
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  3. María José Cano
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  4. Leandro González-Rovira
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  5. Mariano Marcos
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  6. José María Sánchez-Amaya
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding author

Correspondence to Manuel Bethencourt.

Additional information

Manuscript submitted April 11, 2011.

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Cite this article

Bethencourt, M., Botana, F.J., Cano, M.J. et al. Protection by Thermal and Chemical Activation with Cerium Salts of the Alloy AA2017 in Aqueous Solutions of NaCl. Metall Mater Trans A 43, 182–194 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11661-011-0858-x

Download citation

  • Published:

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11661-011-0858-x

Keywords

Search

Navigation