Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Year: 2020
Volume: 15
Issue: 16
Page No. 3112 - 3121

Double-Layer Coatings for Surface Improvement of Al 6061 Alloys by Anodizing and Micro Plasma Oxidation Process MPO using New Hydroxy Apatite and Rock Additives Modified Electrolytes

Authors : Samir Hamid Awad

Abstract: In this research, duplex ceramic coatings were deposited on Al 6061 alloy, using anodizing and Micro Plasma process (MPO). MPO electrolyte was modified using hydroxy apatite and 15 g L–1 rock additives rich with Calcium Carbonate (CaCo3). Phase composition of the coatings, micro structure, micro-hardness, topography, thickness, roughness and wear resistance were evaluated by X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), (SEM), a Vickers indenter, AFM and Microprocessor coating thickness meter, roughness test and Micro test, respectively. Results showed that the samples coatings contained γ-alumina and their thickness and hardness increased by the increasing of deposition time. The research demonstrates that a relatively hard, thick and uniform coatings with good wear resistance, can successfully be deposited on Al alloy using hydroxy apatite and 15 g L–1 CaCo3 rock additives containing electrolytes as an natural rock additives.

How to cite this article:

Samir Hamid Awad , 2020. Double-Layer Coatings for Surface Improvement of Al 6061 Alloys by Anodizing and Micro Plasma Oxidation Process MPO using New Hydroxy Apatite and Rock Additives Modified Electrolytes. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 15: 3112-3121.

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