Abstract
The technique of post-sealing the phosphated hot-dip galvanized (HDG) steel with molybdate solution was addressed. The composition and corrosion resistance of the improved phosphate coatings were investigated by SEM, EDS, potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) measurements, and neutral salt spray (NSS) test. The results showed that molybdate films were formed in the pores of phosphate coatings, and the compact and complete composite coatings composed of phosphate coatings and molybdate films were formed on the zinc surface, resulting in that both the anodic and cathodic processes of zinc corrosion were inhibited remarkably; the corrosion protection efficiency values were increased; and the electrochemical impedance values were enhanced at least one order of magnitude. The low frequency impedance values for the composite coatings were increased at the initial stages of immersion in 5% sodium chloride solution, indicating the self-repairing activity of the composite coatings.
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