High Entropy Alloy Coatings for Corrosion Resistance
Author Information
Author(s): Ardeshir Mahmoud, Yousefpour Mardali, Sadegh Nourbabksh, Bozorg Mansoor
Primary Institution: Semnan University
Hypothesis
Can high entropy alloy coatings improve the corrosion resistance of plain carbon steel?
Conclusion
The study found that the AlNiCoCrFe coating significantly enhances the corrosion resistance of plain carbon steel, especially at an electrical current of 110 A.
Supporting Evidence
- At 110 A, the AlNiCoCrFe layer exhibited improved hardness from about 180 to 650 HVN.
- The corrosion resistance of the steel substrate was significantly enhanced by the AlNiCoCrFe coating.
- Electrochemical measurements showed optimum corrosion resistance at 110 A electrical current.
Takeaway
This study shows that adding a special coating to steel can make it much better at resisting rust, especially when made with a specific method and current.
Methodology
The coatings were produced using the TIG process on AISI 1050 carbon steel, with varying electrical currents to assess their effects on microstructure and properties.
Limitations
The study primarily focuses on one type of alloy and specific conditions, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.
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