Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

Investigating Corrosion Performance and Corrosive Wear Behavior of Sol–gel/MAO-Coated Mg Alloy

  • Original Paper
  • Published:
Tribology Letters Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Abstract

In this study, a hydroxyapatite composite coating was prepared by a sol–gel technique on the micro-arc oxidation (MAO)-coated AZ31 Mg alloy to seal the micro-pores. The composite coating achieved a larger hardness value and two times thickness more than pure MAO coating. The corrosion and wear resistance of the sol–gel/MAO coating in simulated body fluid were investigated compared to MAO coating. It was found that the composite coating presented a positive corrosion potential and a lower corrosion current density than MAO coating. The sol–gel/MAO composite coating could provide more effective barrier against corrosive ions than single MAO coating for AZ31 alloy. In the wear tests, a ball-on-disk tribometer was used to study the effect of loads on the wear properties of the coatings at 37 °C. The wear resistance of sol–gel/MAO composite coatings was apparently superior to MAO coating. The wear mechanisms of abrasion and adhesion in composite coatings are investigated. Finally, two physical models for the corrosion and sliding wear mechanisms of sol–gel/MAO composite coatings are proposed, respectively.

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
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
Fig. 15
Fig. 16
Fig. 17

Similar content being viewed by others

References

  1. Ge, S.S., Zhang, Q.X., Wang, X.T.: Photocathodic protection of 304 stainless steel by MnS/TiO2 nanotube films under simulated solar light. Surf. Coat. Technol. 283, 172–176 (2015)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  2. Zhang, X., Ba, Z., Wang, Q., Wu, Y., Wang, Z., Wang, Q.: Uniform corrosion behavior of GZ51K alloy with long period stacking ordered structure for biomedical application. Corros. Sci. 88, 1–5 (2014)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  3. Esmaily, M., Svensson, J.E., Fajardo, S., Birbilis, N., Frankel, G.S., Virtanen, S., Arrabal, R., Thomas, S., Johansson, L.G.: Fundamentals and advances in magnesium alloy corrosion. Prog. Mater. Sci. 89, 92–193 (2017)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  4. Ge, S.S., Zhang, Q.X., Wang, X.T., et al.: Photocathodic protection of 304 stainless steel by MnS/TiO2 nanotube films under simulated solar light. Surf. Coat. Technol. 283, 172–176 (2015)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  5. Gnedenkov, A.S., Sinebryukhov, S.L., Mashtalyar, D.V., Gnedenkov, S.V.: Localized corrosion of the Mg alloys with inhibitor-containing coatings: SVET and SIET studies. Corros. Sci. 102, 269–278 (2016)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  6. Hornberger, H., Virtanen, S., Boccaccini, A.R.: Biomedical coatings on magnesium alloys: a review. Acta Biomater. 8, 2442–2455 (2012)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  7. Li, N.Zheng, Y.: Novel magnesium alloys developed for biomedical application: a review. J. Mater. Sci. Technol. 29, 489–502 (2013)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  8. Liu, C., Liang, J., Zhou, J., Wang, L., Li, Q.: Effect of laser surface melting on microstructure and corrosion characteristics of AM60B magnesium alloy. Appl. Surf. Sci. 343, 133–140 (2015)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  9. Chen, H.Alpas, A.T.: Sliding wear map for the magnesium alloy Mg-9Al-0.9 Zn (AZ91). Wear 246, 106–116 (2000)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  10. Nouri, M.Li, D.Y.: Maximizing the benefit of aluminizing to AZ31 alloy by surface nanocrystallization for elevated resistance to wear and corrosive wear. Tribol. Int. 111, 211–219 (2017)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  11. Hu, J., Zhang, C., Cui, B., Bai, K., Guan, S., Wang, L., Zhu, S.: In vitro degradation of AZ31 magnesium alloy coated with nano TiO2 film by sol-gel method. Appl. Surf. Sci. 257, 8772–8777 (2011)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  12. Shadanbaz, S.Dias, G.J.: Calcium phosphate coatings on magnesium alloys for biomedical applications: a review. Acta Biomater. 8, 20–30 (2012)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  13. Gnedenkov, A.S., Sinebryukhov, S.L., Mashtalyar, D.V., Gnedenkov, S.V.: Protective properties of inhibitor-containing composite coatings on a Mg alloy. Corros. Sci. 102, 348–354 (2016)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  14. Wilke, B.M., Zhang, L., Li, W., Ning, C., Chen, C., Gu, Y.: Corrosion performance of MAO coatings on AZ31 Mg alloy in simulated body fluid vs. Earle’s balance salt solution. Appl. Surf. Sci. 363, 328–337 (2016)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  15. Wang, C., Zhang, D., Jiang, Y.: Growth process and wear resistance for ceramic coatings formed on Al–Cu–Mg alloy by micro-arc oxidation. Appl. Surf. Sci. 253, 674–678 (2006)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  16. Hussein, R.O., Nie, X., Northwood, D.O.: Plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) coatings on Mg-alloys for improved wear and corrosion resistance. Corrosion 99, 133 (2017)

  17. Shang, W., Chen, B., Shi, X., Chen, Y., Xiao, X.: Electrochemical corrosion behavior of composite MAO/sol-gel coatings on magnesium alloy AZ91D using combined micro-arc oxidation and sol-gel technique. J Alloys Compds. 474, 541–545 (2009)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  18. Wang, S., Guo, X., Xie, Y., Liu, L., Yang, H., Zhu, R., Gong, J., Peng, L., Ding, W.: Preparation of superhydrophobic silica film on Mg–Nd–Zn–Zr magnesium alloy with enhanced corrosion resistance by combining micro-arc oxidation and sol-gel method. Surf. Coat. Technol. 213, 192–201 (2012)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  19. Yi, Z., Bai, K., Fu, Z., Zhang, C., Zhou, H., Wang, L., Zhu, S., Guan, S., Li, D., Hu, J.: Composite coating prepared by micro-arc oxidation followed by sol-gel process and in vitro degradation properties. Appl. Surf. Sci. 258, 2939–2943 (2012)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  20. Xie, Z., Chen, T., Chen, Q., Yang, Q., Tan, S., Wang, Y., Luo, Y., Luo, Z., Hua, M.: Tribocorrosion behaviors of AlN/MoS2–phenolic resin duplex coatings on nitrogen implanted magnesium alloys. Surf. Coat. Technol. 266, 64–69 (2015)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  21. Wan, C., Hao, Z.X., Wen, S.Z.: Research and prospect on the fretting tribology of the orthopedic implants. Tribology 32, 102–112 (2012)

    Google Scholar 

  22. Bestetti, M., Forno, A.D., Cavallotti, P.L., Gronchi, P., Barlassina, F.: Anodic oxidation and sol-gel coatings for corrosion and wear protection of AM60B alloy. Trans. Imf 88, 57–62 (2010)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  23. Chen, L., Gu, Y., Liu, L., Liu, S., Hou, B., Liu, Q., Ding, H.: Effect of ultrasonic cold forging technology as the pretreatment on the corrosion resistance of MAO Ca/P coating on AZ31B Mg alloy. J. Alloy. Compd. 635, 278–288 (2015)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  24. Lu, X., Feng, X., Zuo, Y., Zheng, C., Lu, S., Xu, L.: Evaluation of the micro-arc oxidation treatment effect on the protective performance of a Mg-rich epoxy coating on AZ91D magnesium alloy. Surf. Coat. Technol. 270, 227–235 (2015)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  25. Sabaghi Joni, M.Fattah-alhosseini, A.: Effect of KOH concentration on the electrochemical behavior of coatings formed by pulsed DC micro-arc oxidation (MAO) on AZ31B Mg alloy. J. Alloy. Compd. 661, 237–244 (2016)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  26. Niu, B., Shi, P., Wei, D., Li, E.S., Chen, Q.Y.: Effects of sintering temperature on the corrosion behavior of AZ31 alloy with Ca–P sol-gel coating. J. Alloy. Compd. 665, 435–442 (2016)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  27. Gu, Y., Bandopadhyay, S., Chen, C., Guo, Y., Ning, C.: Effect of oxidation time on the corrosion behavior of micro-arc oxidation produced AZ31 magnesium alloys in simulated body fluid. J. Alloy. Compd. 543, 109–117 (2012)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  28. Yang, J., Lu, X., Blawert, C., Di, S., Zheludkevich, M.L.: Microstructure and corrosion behavior of Ca/P coatings prepared on magnesium by plasma electrolytic oxidation. Surf. Coat. Technol. 319, 359–369 (2017)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  29. Ma, H., Gu, Y., Liu, S., Che, J., Yang, D.: Local corrosion behavior and model of micro-arc oxidation HA coating on AZ31 magnesium alloy. Surf. Coat. Technol. 331, 179–188 (2017)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  30. Zheng, X., Liu, Q., Ma, H., Das, S., Gu, Y., Zhang, L.: Probing local corrosion performance of sol-gel/MAO composite coating on Mg alloy. surface and coatings technology. Surf. Coat. Technol. 347, 286–296 (2018)

  31. Nautiyal, P., Jain, J., Agarwal, A.: Influence of microstructure on scratch-induced deformation mechanisms in AZ80 magnesium alloy. Tribol. Lett. 61, 29 (2016)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  32. Liang, C., Li, C., An, J., Yu, M., Hu, Y.C., Lin, W.H., Liu, F., Ding, Y.H.: Effect of microstructural evolution and hardening in subsurface on wear behavior of Mg-3Al-1Zn alloy. J. Mater. Eng. Perform. 22, 3783–3791 (2013)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  33. Nguyen, Q.B., Sim, Y.H.M., Gupta, M., Lim, C.Y.H.: Tribology characteristics of magnesium alloy AZ31B and its composites. Tribol. Int. 82, 464–471 (2015)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  34. Taltavull, C., Rodrigo, P., Torres, B., López, A.J., Rams, J.: Dry sliding wear behavior of AM50B magnesium alloy. Mater. Des. 56, 549–556 (2014)

  35. Taltavull, C., López, A.J., Torres, B., Rams, J.: Dry sliding wear behaviour of laser surface melting treated AM60B magnesium alloy. Surf. Coat. Technol. 236, 368–379 (2013)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  36. Liu, Y., Shao, S., Xu, C., Yang, X., Lu, D.: Enhancing wear resistance of Mg–Zn–Gd alloy by cryogenic treatment. Mater. Lett. 76, 201–204 (2012)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  37. López, A.J., Rodrigo, P., Torres, B., Rams, J.: Dry sliding wear behaviour of ZE41A magnesium alloy. Wear 271, 2836–2844 (2011)

    Article  Google Scholar 

Download references

Acknowledgements

Y. Gu thanks the China Scholarship Council (CSC) for funding (201708110028). The supports from Graduate Innovation Project (17033981001/102) and Undergraduate Research Training Program (2015J00042) of Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology are greatly acknowledged. L. Zhang thanks the support from a startup fund of the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. School of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology, 19 Qingyuan Beilu, Huangcun, Daxing District, Beijing, 102617, China

    Yanhong Gu, Xinhua Zheng, Qi Liu & Huijuan Ma

  2. Department of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, Columbia University in the City of New York, 500 W. 120th St., 610 Mudd, New York, NY, 10027, USA

    Yanhong Gu

  3. Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Alaska Fairbanks, PO Box 755905, Fairbanks, AK, 99775, USA

    Lei Zhang

  4. Department of Orthopedics, South Area of Guang’anmen Hospital, 138 Xingfeng North Street, Huangcun, Daxing District, Beijing, 102618, China

    Dawei Yang

Authors
  1. Yanhong Gu
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. Xinhua Zheng
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  3. Qi Liu
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  4. Huijuan Ma
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  5. Lei Zhang
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  6. Dawei Yang
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding authors

Correspondence to Yanhong Gu or Lei Zhang.

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Check for updates. Verify currency and authenticity via CrossMark

Cite this article

Gu, Y., Zheng, X., Liu, Q. et al. Investigating Corrosion Performance and Corrosive Wear Behavior of Sol–gel/MAO-Coated Mg Alloy. Tribol Lett 66, 101 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11249-018-1052-8

Download citation

  • Received:

  • Accepted:

  • Published:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11249-018-1052-8

Keywords

Search

Navigation