The analysis and fabrication of a novel tin-nickel mixed salt electrolytic coloured processing and the performance of coloured films for Al-12.7Si-0.7Mg alloy in acidic and alkali corrosive environments.

Shang, Yan; Liu, Changsheng; Fernandez, Carlos; Rajendran, L.; Kirthiga, M.; Wang, Yuhong; Niu, Dun; Liu, Dongdong; Wang, Linshan

Abstract

We present for the first time the analysis and fabrication of a novel Tin-Nickel mixed salt electrolytic coloured processing and the performance of coloured films for Al-12.7Si-0.7Mg alloy. This alloy is a novel alloy containing high silicon aluminum alloy extrusion profile which presents excellent mechanical properties as well as broad market prospects. Nevertheless, this kind of material is urgent in need of surface treatment technology. The orthogonal design and single factor tests were applied to optimize for electrolytic coloured technological conditions. By controlling operation conditions, the uniform electrolytic coloured films with different color were obtained. Analysis of microstructure showed that tin particles had been deposited in the coloured film. The coloured films, about 10 mu m thick, were uniform, dense and firmly attached to the substrate. After the coloured samples were maintained at 400AC for 1 h, or quenched from 300AC to room temperature, the coloured films did not change, demonstrating excellent thermostability and thermal shock resistance. Acid and alkali corrosion tests and potentiodynamic polarization showed that corrosion resistance of coloured sample was much better than those of untreated samples. After 240 h neutral salt spray test, protection ratings and appearance ratings of coloured films were Grade 9.

Citation

SHANG, Y., LIU, C., FERNANDEZ, C., RAJENDRAN, L., KIRTHIGA, M., WANG, Y., NIU, D., LIU, D. and WANG, L. 2017. The analysis and fabrication of a novel tin-nickel mixed salt electrolytic coloured processing and the performance of coloured films for Al-12.7Si-0.7Mg alloy in acidic and alkali corrosive environments. International journal of precision engineering and manufacturing [online], 18(1), pages 93-98. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12541-017-0011-x

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Aug 21, 2016
• Online Publication Date: Jan 10, 2017
• Publication Date: Jan 31, 2017
• Deposit Date: Nov 21, 2017
• Publicly Available Date: Jan 11, 2018
• Journal: International journal of precision engineering and manufacturing
• Print ISSN: 2234-7593
• Electronic ISSN: 2005-4602
• Publisher: Springer
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 18
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 93-98
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12541-017-0011-x
• Keywords: Al-12.7-Si-0.7-Mg alloy; Tin nickel mixed salt; Electrolytic coloured; Performance; Corrosion resistance
• Public URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10059/2593
• Contract Date: Nov 21, 2017