Abstract
In this study, a nano-structured Zn-Mg coating was prepared by magnetron co-sputtering on electro-galvanized carbon steel. The microstructure and phase structure of Zn-Mg coating and its behaviour during saltwater immersion test were investigated by means of optical microscopy (OM), environmental scanning electron microscopy (ESEM), X-ray diffractometry (XRD) and electrochemical workstation. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) as a sensitive and reliable method was employed in corrosion mechanism research. The results show the formation process of a passive film on the surface of Zn-Mg coating during the immersion time range. The formation mechanism of this dense corrosion product Zn5(OH)8Cl2·H2O layer was also discussed. An electroplated Zn coating was also investigated for comparison purposes.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 90-96 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Surface and Coatings Technology |
| Volume | 249 |
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| Publication status | Published - 25 Jun 2014 |
Keywords
- EIS
- Metal coatings
- Passive films
- Sputtered films