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Biofunctionalization of Ti-13Nb-13Zr alloy surface by plasma electrolytic oxidation. Part I

  • University of Silesia in Katowice
  • Institute of Nuclear Physics PAN
  • AGH University of Krakow
  • Silesian University of Technology

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Abstract

The surface of Ti-13Nb-13Zr alloy was modified in 0.1M calcium hypophosphite (Ca(H2PO2)2) solutions via the addition of tricalcium phosphate, wollastonite or silica powders using a plasma electrolytic oxidation process. Depending on the anodizing bath chemical composition and applied voltage, various oxide layers were formed on the substrate. The morphology, cross-section and chemical composition of the Ti-13Nb-13Zr alloy surface were investigated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), X-ray diffraction (TL-XRD) and Raman spectroscopy. The surface roughness of the oxide layers was also measured. The corrosion behavior of the coatings was examined using potentiodynamic polarization in Ringer's solution. The surface modification improved their corrosion resistance in physiological fluid.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)59-69
Number of pages11
JournalSurface and Coatings Technology
Volume276
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 25 Aug 2015

Keywords

  • Corrosion resistance
  • Plasma electrolytic oxidation
  • Surface modification
  • Titanium alloy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Surfaces and Interfaces
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Materials Chemistry

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