Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
1676742 Thin Solid Films 2006 7 Pages PDF
Abstract

Alumina coatings on aluminum alloy were prepared by micro-arc oxidation (MAO) process using DC and AC power supplies, respectively. In comparison with the coating deposited by DCMAO, the influence of the cathodic current on the composition, structure and properties of the ACMAO coating was investigated. It is found that the coating deposited by DCMAO is composed of α-Al2O3, whereas the coating deposited by ACMAO has a mixture composition of α-Al2O3 and γ-Al2O3. The results of properties show that compared with the coatings deposited by DCMAO, the ACMAO coatings possess higher density, hardness and corrosion resistance. It can be attributed to that the DCMAO coating is rougher and existing much more micro-cracks in its inner layer. As a result, the adhesion of the DCMAO coating to the substrate decreases.

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