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Plasma electrolytic oxidation

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One of the remarkable features of plasma electrolyte coatings is the presence of micro pores and cracks on the coating surface. Plasma electrolytic oxide coatings are generally recognized for high hardness, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance. However, the coating properties are highly
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to investigate the fundamental electrical and plasma physical processes involved in this process, having previously elucidated some of the micromechanical (& pore architectural), mechanical and thermal characteristics of PEO coatings.
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occur. These discharges result in localized plasma reactions, with conditions of high temperature and pressure which modify the growing oxide. Processes include melting, melt-flow, re-solidification,
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to the substrate metal. A wide range of substrate alloys can be coated, including all wrought aluminum alloys and most cast alloys, although high levels of silicon can reduce coating quality.
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dependent on the substrate used, as well as on the composition of the electrolyte and the electrical regime used (see 'Equipment used' section, above).
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are applied. For example, in the plasma electrolytic oxidation of aluminum, at least 200 V must be applied. This locally exceeds the
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modifies the structure of the oxide layer. This process can be used to grow thick (tens or hundreds of micrometers), largely
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and densification of the growing oxide. One of the most significant effects, is that the oxide is partially converted from
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Curran, J; Clyne, T (2005). "The thermal conductivity of plasma electrolytic oxide coatings on aluminium and magnesium".
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Curran, J; Clyne, T (2005). "Thermo-physical properties of plasma electrolytic oxide coatings on aluminium".
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Potentials of over 200 V are applied between these two electrodes. These may be continuous or pulsed
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or "pulsed bi-polar" operation) where the stainless steel counter electrode might just be
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oxide layer which provides moderate protection against corrosion. The layer is strongly
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Curran, J.A.; Clyne, T.W. (2006). "Porosity in plasma electrolytic oxide coatings".
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Ibrahim, H.; Esfahani, S. N.; Poorganji, B.; Dean, D.; Elahinia, M. (January 2017).
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Even on aluminium, the coating properties can vary strongly according to the exact
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composition. For instance, the hardest coatings can be achieved on 2XXX series
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such as KOH. It is electrically connected, so as to become one of the
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to the metal surface, and it will regrow quickly if scratched off. In
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and a continuous barrier, these coatings can offer protection against
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Dunleavy, C.S.; Golosnoy, I.O.; Curran, J.A.; Clyne, T.W. (2009).
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A typical PEO surface on aluminium, as viewed in an
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