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Performance Evaluation Effect of Nb2O5 Particulate on the Microstructural, Wear and Anti-corrosion Resistance of Zn–Nb2O5 Coatings on Mild Steel for Marine Application

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In this study, we developed Zn–Nb2O5 composite coatings from sulfate bath for wear and corrosion performance on mild steel by electrodeposition technique. The effect of Nb2O5 particulate on the Zn–Nb2O5 properties was investigated. The particle volume fraction was varied within between 10 and 20 wt%. The structural properties of the composite coatings were characterized using scanning electron microscope equipped with energy-dispersive spectrometer. The hardness and wear of the composite coating were measured with diamond base microhardness indenter tester and sliding CETR reciprocating wear testers, respectively. The corrosion properties were examined in 3.65% NaCl using AUTOLAB 101 Metrohm potentiostat–galvanostat with linear polarization technique. The results showed that average hardness value of 192.6 and 200.6 HV and passivation potential of 4.39E+08 and 5.30E+08(Ω) were obtained for the 10–20 wt% Nb2O5 particulate on the Zn–Nb2O5 coatings. The wear performance improves by 63.4% as against the control sample. In all, this study established that up to 20 wt% of Nb2O5 in Zn–Nb2O5 composite coating significant corrosion, wear and microhardness propagation resistance of mild steel was attained.

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The research study is based on the privilege given by Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, toward the completion of my Ph.D. degree. Financial support by Tec Fund Nigeria is highly appreciated. The expertise of Dr. O.S.I. Fayomi in the experimental and interpretation of results is deeply acknowledged. Tshwane University of Technology is also acknowledged for equipment support.

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  1. Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria

    T. Oluyori, O. E. Olorunniwo & P. O. Atanda

  2. Department of Metallurgical Engineering, Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Nigeria

    T. Oluyori

  3. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Covenant University, P.M.B. 1023, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria

    O. S. I. Fayomi

  4. Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Private Bag X680, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa

    O. S. I. Fayomi & A. P. I. Popoola

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Oluyori, T., Olorunniwo, O.E., Fayomi, O.S.I. et al. Performance Evaluation Effect of Nb2O5 Particulate on the Microstructural, Wear and Anti-corrosion Resistance of Zn–Nb2O5 Coatings on Mild Steel for Marine Application. J Bio Tribo Corros 3, 51 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40735-017-0108-x

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