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Bioceramic Coating Produced on AZ80 Magnesium Alloy by One-Step Microarc Oxidation Process

Journal Article · · Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance
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  1. Zhejiang University of Technology, Key Laboratory of Special Purpose Equipment and Advanced Processing Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Mechanical Engineering (China)
  2. Changzhou University, School of Materials Science and Engineering (China)

A self-sealing bioceramic coating was prepared on AZ80 magnesium alloy by one-step microarc oxidation (MAO) in an alkaline silicate solution in the presence of HA nanoparticles and K{sub 2}TiF{sub 6}. The influence of oxidation time on the microstructure and corrosion resistance was investigated. The surface and cross-sectional morphologies of the coatings were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, while their phase structure and chemical composition were obtained by x-ray diffraction analysis and energy-dispersive spectroscopy, respectively. The corrosion behavior of the coatings was evaluated by electrochemical measurements in a simulated body fluid. The results show that the self-sealing bioceramic coatings are mainly composed of MgO, MgF{sub 2}, Ti{sub 3}O{sub 5}, Mg{sub 2}SiO{sub 4}, and HA phases, which effectively improve the corrosion resistance of the AZ80 magnesium alloy. The added K{sub 2}TiF{sub 6} plays a key role in producing self-sealing coating, while the HA nanoparticles improve the bioactivity of the coating. Thus, the self-sealing bioceramic coating obtained by the one-step MAO process may develop into a suitable surface treatment technology for bone implants in clinical application.

OSTI ID:
22970897
Journal Information:
Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, Journal Name: Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 28; ISSN 1059-9495; ISSN JMEPEG
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English