Abstract
Abstract F− is used widely as an additive in the electrolyte solutions during the plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) of Mg alloys. The goal of this work was to investigate effects of sodium fluoride (NaF) on the structure and corrosion resistance of the ceramic coatings containing Ca and P on AZ91D (UNS M11916) Mg alloy using the PEO technique. The phase composition, morphology, and the element distribution of the coatings were studied using x-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and energy-dispersive spectroscopy. The corrosion resistance of the coatings in the simulated body fluid (SBF) was examined using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and the polarizing curve methods. The results show that the coating was composed mainly of magnesium oxide (MgO), which was increased with a dosage of NaF. Ca and P also existed in the coating. The coating had a two-layer structure: the outer layer was loose and porous and the inner layer was comparatively dense. There were many microholes on the ...
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