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Influence of Anodization Condition on Hydrophobicity, Morphology, and Corrosion Resistance of 17-4PH Stainless Steel

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The anodization process was applied to 17-4PH stainless steel to modify its surface and to enhance hydrophobicity. The effects of various H2SO4/glycerin electrolytes and applied voltages on the water contact angle, the surface morphology (roughness), and corrosion resistance were investigated. It was observed that a high ratio of an H2SO4/glycerin electrolyte and high applied potentials resulted in an increase of a contact angle and an enhancement of the surface roughness. The highest contact angle was found to be up to 122.3°, when anodizing at 40 V using 70/30 of H2SO4/glycerin as electrolyte. Any further increase in the ratio of H2SO4/glycerin tended to reduce the contact angle. An electrochemical test showed that corrosion resistance was dependent on the hydrophobicity and surface roughness.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The authors express their gratitude to Dr. Aunchalee Manonukul from the National Metal and Materials Technology Center, Thailand, for providing the 17-4 PH stainless steel samples.

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This work was financially supported by the research fund of Mae Fah Luang University, Thailand, grant no. 631B01014.

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    O. Kosasang, S. Rattanawong & S. Chumphongphan

  2. Center of Innovative Materials for Sustainability Mae Fah Luang University, 57100, Chiang Rai, Thailand

    O. Kosasang & S. Chumphongphan

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Kosasang, O., Rattanawong, S. & Chumphongphan, S. Influence of Anodization Condition on Hydrophobicity, Morphology, and Corrosion Resistance of 17-4PH Stainless Steel. Surf. Engin. Appl.Electrochem. 58, 393–401 (2022). https://doi.org/10.3103/S1068375522040081

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