Abstract
In this study, the effect of nickel (Ni) addition on the microstructure and corrosion resistance properties of porous alumina (Al2O3) composites shaped with sugarcane bagasse pore-forming agent were evaluated. Plain and Ni-reinforced porous alumina sampels (Al2O3-xNi-RH; x = 2, 4, 6 and 8wt%) were prepared using the powder metallurgy method. Experimental results showed that the porosity (50.4-57.1vol%) and the pore size (62-109µm) of the porous alumina composites increased with rising content of Ni reinforcement. The XRD results showed that the Al2O3 matrix and Ni reinforcement reacted during the heat treatment process to produce nickel aluminate (NiAl2O4) spinel. Corrosion resistance results showed that the porous alumina composites exhibited better chemical stability in strong alkali solution as compared with strong acid solution.
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