Corrosion Protection of AISI 304 Stainless Steel with Melting Gel Coatings

M. Aparicio, A. Jitianu, G. Rodriguez, A. Degnah, K. Al-Marzoki, J. Mosa, L. C. Klein

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Abstract

Methyl-substituted melting gels were used to coat AISI 304 stainless steel substrates. Crack-free coatings up to 1 mm in thickness were obtained. SEM micrographs of cross-sections confirm good adhesion to the surface. Samples were subjected to structural characterization using FT-IR, and Raman spectroscopy. Mechanical properties were investigated by micro-scratch tests. Electrochemical analyses (anodic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy) were performed in 3.5% NaCl solutions. Electrochemical tests show excellent performance of the coatings against corrosion with no sign of degradation after several months of immersion.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)325-332
Number of pages8
JournalElectrochimica Acta
Volume202
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 1 2016

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Chemical Engineering(all)
  • Electrochemistry

Keywords

  • 304 Stainless Steel
  • Coatings
  • Melting Gels
  • Sol-Gel
  • corrosion protection

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