Magnetron-sputtered fluorocarbon polymeric film on magnesium for corrosion protection

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Author(s)

  • Shu Xiao
  • Qian Huang
  • Fan Zhang
  • Zhongzhen Wu
  • Ricky K.Y. Fu
  • Guosong Wu

Detail(s)

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)437-444
Journal / PublicationSurface and Coatings Technology
Volume352
Online published14 Aug 2018
Publication statusPublished - 25 Oct 2018

Abstract

Magnesium and magnesium alloys are widely used in the electronics, automobile and aerospace industry but the poor corrosion resistance has hindered some applications. In this work, a transparent fluorocarbon polymeric thin film is deposited on magnesium by magnetron sputtering and the corrosion resistance is evaluated. Potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy in combination with immersion experiments in 3.5 wt% NaCl reveal markedly improved corrosion resistance. The corrosion mechanism is discussed from the perspective of random defects in the fluorocarbon film.

Research Area(s)

  • Corrosion resistance, Fluorocarbon film, Magnesium, Magnetron sputtering

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