Abstract
Passive layers formed on a Ce implanted stainless steel in alkaline media are studied to clarify its beneficial effect on stainless steel corrosion resistance. An important decrease in iron and chromium activity peaks is detected by electrochemical techniques. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis shows passive film thickness decreasing together with changes in chemical composition. Cerium implantation modifies the conductivity properties of the passive film, as it is inferred from EIS measurements.
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