Abstract
Mg alloy, AZ91D, which has a two-phase structure, was successfully electroplated in an alkaline Cu-plating bath. The Cu-coated Mg alloy specimen was further electroplated in eco-friendly acidic Cu and then trivalent Cr baths to obtain an anti-wear and anti-corrosion Cr/Cu coating. Experimental results show that the wear and corrosion resistance of the Mg alloy specimen was considerably improved by trivalent Cr electrodeposition. The hardness of the as-plated Cr deposit was drastically increased by using reduction-flame heating for 0.5. s. The above-mentioned results were measured via bonding strength, hardness, wear and corrosion tests. A superior wear and corrosion resistance was obtained when a Cu-coated Mg alloy specimen was electroplated with a trivalent Cr deposit, followed by heating with reduction-flame heating for 0.5. s.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 139-145 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Surface and Coatings Technology |
Volume | 205 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 09 2010 |
Keywords
- Corrosion resistance
- Mg alloy
- Trivalent Cr electrodeposition
- Wear resistance