The influences of microdischarge types and silicate on the morphologies and phase compositions of plasma electrolytic oxidation coatings on Zircaloy-2

Article ID	Journal	Published Year	Pages	File Type
7897474	Corrosion Science	2012	9 Pages	PDF

Abstract

âº ZrO2 coatings are grown on Zircaloy-2 by plasma electrolytic oxidation. âº Characteristic solidification structures are formed on the coatings. âº This structure has not been found on the PEO coatings of other valve metals. âº Very low thermal conductivity of zirconia helps the formation of the structure.

Keywords

B. SEM B. XRD A. Zirconium C. Oxide coatings B. Polarization

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Physical Sciences and Engineering Materials Science Ceramics and Composites

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The influences of microdischarge types and silicate on the morphologies and phase compositions of plasma electrolytic oxidation coatings on Zircaloy-2

Authors

Yingliang Cheng, Fan Wu, E. Matykina, P. Skeldon, G.E. Thompson,