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Author: search.filters.author.Makanjuola OkiSubject: search.filters.subject.Corrosion

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    CORROSION BEHAVIOR OF Al/SiC/PKSA HYBRID COMPOSITES IN 1.0 M H2SO4 ENVIRONMENT USING POTENTIODYNAMIC POLARIZATION TECHNIQUE
    (SCICELL, 2022-12-13) Peter Pelumi Ikubanni; Makanjuola Oki; Adekunle Akanni Adeleke; Emmanuel Ajisegiri; Moses Fajobi
    The potentiodynamic polarization of aluminium 6063 alloy reinforced with silicon carbide (SiC) and palm kernel shell ash (PKSA) particulates at various mixing ratios were investigated. Double stir casting method was adopted for the production of the hybrid reinforced composites. The existence of the reinforcements within the matrix alloy acted as active sites for corrosion initiation. Hence, pitting corrosion was observed. The range of values for Ecorr and Icorr obtained at 24 h in 1.0 M H2SO4 were between -627.74 and -644.46 mV, and between 423.81 and 860.23 µA/cm2, respectively. The Ecorr values ranged from -654 to -697.22 mV, and the Icorr ranged from 1075.65 to 3057.16 µA/cm2 at 72 h in 1.0 M H2SO4. The relative resistance to corrosion of the samples is dependent on the thin oxide film formed on the surface of the samples.
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    Scanning and transmission electron microscopy examinations of composite hybrid chromate and chromate phosphate conversion coatings exposed in hot 100% relative humidity environments
    (Elsevier, 2023-07-20) Peter Pelumi Ikubanni; Makanjuola Oki; Adesoji A. Adediran; Sarah A. Akintola; Adekunle Akanni Adeleke
    Conversion coatings are sine qua non in the finishing of aluminium alloys. They may be put into service without coating of paints. However, for aesthetics in architectural applications, paint overcoat is common. Chromate phosphate coatings are relatively less toxic than chromate which gained the pride of place until recently. Thus, aluminium specimens coated with hybrid chromate/phosphate conversion coatings have been subjected to 100% relative humidity for 480 h at 313K in comparison to chromate coatings and bare aluminium. Scanning electron microscopy examination revealed that initial dried river bed morphologies on coated specimens were obliterated. The friable outer coatings collapsed into the cracks/environment leaving a relatively smooth surface after exposure. Additionally, transmission electron microscopy of sections before and after exposure revealed similar texture and morphological striations nearly parallel to each other throughout the length of the coatings to the metal/coating interface. These were not disrupted as well as the metal/coating interface which remained relatively smooth with no visible corrosion products after exposure. Thus, the coatings formed effective barrier between the substrate and the relatively harsh environment. From EDS, elemental compositions were the same albeit, spectral intensities remained relatively constant after humidity exposure regimes. The coatings are made up of either Cr, O and Al for chromate and Cr, P, O and Al for chromate/phosphate. At deliberately breached regions, the coatings prevented spread of corrosion and paint delamination over the substrates. On the other hand, bare aluminium was decorated with mounds of hydrated aluminium oxide/hydroxide after exposure as revealed in the SEM/TEM.