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Complete characterization of the ceramic-based hot-coated coating on the AZ91 magnesium alloy
Plevová, Kateřina ; Doskočil, Leoš (referee) ; Wasserbauer, Jaromír (advisor)
The diploma thesis is focused on the study of the thermal sprayed coating consisting of the NiCrAlY alloy bond layer and the partially stabilized zirconium oxide (8YSZ) top layer on the AZ91 magnesium alloy. The theoretical part deals with the structure of the alloy AZ91, NiCrAlY and partially stabilized zirconia. Furthermore, the methods of thermal spraying and the function and properties of thermal barrier coatings are summarized. The experimental part deals with the characterization of the thermal sprayed coating and the AZ91 alloy in terms of elemental, structural and phase composition. Optical and electron microscopy, EDS and XRD analysis were used for characterization. Electrochemical properties were investigated in~3.5% sodium chloride solution by potentiodynamic polarization. The mechanical properties (hardness, coefficient of friction) of the substrate and coating were measured using a hardness tester and tribological tests.
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Electrochemical characteristics of AZ31 and AZ61 magnesium alloys in Hanks‘ solutions
Minda, Jozef ; Wasserbauer, Jaromír (referee) ; Tkacz, Jakub (advisor)
This thesis deals with the characterization of electrochemical corrosion properties of magnesium alloys as promising materials for biomedical applications. The wrought alloys AZ31 and AZ61 were used and exposed to corrosive environments of Hanks solutions (SBF) to simulate environmental conditions in living organisms. For the evaluation of the surfaces was used scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with elemental analysis measured by energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). Short-term (5 min) and long-term (72 h) corrosion tests were conducted in order to optimize the measurement methodology and obtain corrosion parameters - especially corrosion potential (Ekor), corrosion current density (ikor) and polarisation resistance (RP). To evaluation of the short-term tests were by potentiodynamic tests, namely the linear polarization (LP) test. Long-term tests were measured by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). Effects of the composition of the alloys (AZ31 and AZ61), surface treatment (grinding and polishing) and the composition of the solution (SBF without Ca, Mg, and with Ca, Mg) were compared. Complex corrosion behaviour in time was characterized and corrosion mechanisms were discussed.
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Characterization of the thermally-sprayed metal-ceramic WC-CoCr coating on the AZ91 magnesium alloy
Knoflíčková, Lenka ; Wasserbauer, Jaromír (referee) ; Buchtík, Martin (advisor)
The aim of this bachelor thesis is to evaluate metal-ceramic coating WC-CoCr on magnesium alloy AZ91 to terms of microstructure, chemical and phase structure and mechanical properties. Deposition was made by HVOF (High Velocity Oxy-Fuel). The theoretical part is devoted to magnesium alloys focusing on alloy AZ91. Further there is said about methods of heat spraying. Where this part is focused on metal-ceramic WC-CoCr coatings made by HVOF method. The theoretical part is ended by current research, that is focused on characterization of WC-CoCr on magnesium alloys. Experimental part is about characterization of microstructure of alloy AZ91, WC-CoCr powder and WC-CoCr coating on magnesium alloy AZ91 with optical, SEM and XRD analysis. With heat spraying was observed that phase W2C was made by decay of phase WC in coating which leaded to dissolve of WC in matrix. For measuring of mechanical properties was used measurement by Vickers (hardness test). As result of WC-CoCr coating on surface of magnesium alloy AZ91 was increase of average hardness from 71 ± 5 HV0,3 to 1116 ± 109 HV0,3.
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Fluoride conversion coatings on magnesium materials
Staněk, Jan ; Wasserbauer, Jaromír (referee) ; Březina, Matěj (advisor)
This bachelor thesis deals with the topic of corrosion protection of magnesium materials by conversion coatings. The aim is to characterize and compare properties of fluoride conversion coatings formed on wrought magnesium sample and magnesium sample prepared by powder metallurgy. Basic knowledge of pure magnesium, magnesium alloys, powder metallurgy, corrosion, and protection against it are described in the theoretical part. Recent results of corrosion protection by fluoride conversion coatings on magnesium materials are summarised in the recherché part. The experimental part is focused on preparation of fluoride conversion coatings on each type of sample by immersion in Na[BF4] molten salt and by dipping in hydrofluoric acid. Surface morphology and composition of coatings were characterized by EDS analysis and corrosion protection was evaluated by potentiodynamic measurements.
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Optimization of surface pretreatment of steel and aluminum alloy for subsequent application of powder paint
Běloch, Martin ; Březina, Matěj (referee) ; Wasserbauer, Jaromír (advisor)
This diploma thesis deals with various procedures of surface pretreatment of steel and aluminum alloy for subsequent application of powder coating substance. The work begins with an overview of the general characteristics of the materials used. The core part of the work is then a summary of the individual methods of pretreatment that can be used to modify the material surface. A special chapter is devoted to methodologies for the application of powder substances. Before separate application, the sample must first be carefully pretreated to ensure removal of organic compounds (e.g. oils from primary processing - grinding, cutting), or dust impurities to ensure the correct barrier effect. After dividing the individual methods of surface preparation, a powder paint system with a total thickness of approximately 50 µm is applied to the test material. Samples with different surface pretreatments will be compared both in terms of mechanical properties and in terms of electrochemical properties.
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Characterization of the thermally-sprayed metal-ceramic WC-CoCr coating on the AZ91 magnesium alloy
Knoflíčková, Lenka ; Wasserbauer, Jaromír (referee) ; Buchtík, Martin (advisor)
The aim of this bachelor thesis is to evaluate metal-ceramic coating WC-CoCr on magnesium alloy AZ91 to terms of microstructure, chemical and phase structure and mechanical properties. Deposition was made by HVOF (High Velocity Oxy-Fuel). The theoretical part is devoted to magnesium alloys focusing on alloy AZ91. Further there is said about methods of heat spraying. Where this part is focused on metal-ceramic WC-CoCr coatings made by HVOF method. The theoretical part is ended by current research, that is focused on characterization of WC-CoCr on magnesium alloys. Experimental part is about characterization of microstructure of alloy AZ91, WC-CoCr powder and WC-CoCr coating on magnesium alloy AZ91 with optical, SEM and XRD analysis. With heat spraying was observed that phase W2C was made by decay of phase WC in coating which leaded to dissolve of WC in matrix. For measuring of mechanical properties was used measurement by Vickers (hardness test). As result of WC-CoCr coating on surface of magnesium alloy AZ91 was increase of average hardness from 71 ± 5 HV0,3 to 1116 ± 109 HV0,3.
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Influence of surfactants in electroless nickel bath on properties of Ni-P coatings on AZ91 magnesium alloy
Buday, Patrik ; Wasserbauer, Jaromír (referee) ; Buchtík, Martin (advisor)
This bachelor thesis deals with the effect of surfactants on mechanical properties and structure of Ni-P coatings on AZ91 magnesium alloy. The theoretical part of the thesis includes summary of basic knowledge about magnesium alloys, surfactants and electroless deposition of Ni-P coatings, including a detailed description of Ni-P reduction on substrate. The theoretical part is concluded by current research in the field of Ni-P coatings. In the experimental part, morphology of Ni-P coatings was observed by electron microscopy (SEM). Using a light microscope (LM), the effect of surfactants on the deposition rate was observed. By means of energy dispersion analysis, the average phosphorus content of Ni-P coatings was determined. The hardness as a mechanical property of these coatings was determined using a micro hardener.
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Characterization of electrochemical properties of magnesium batteries in electrolyte modification
Honč, Jiří ; Doskočil, Leoš (referee) ; Wasserbauer, Jaromír (advisor)
This thesis deals with novel electrolytes for magnesium batteries. Prepared electrolytes were composed of affordable solvents and chemicals, which can be handled at normal laboratory conditions. Specifically, solutions of tetrahydrofurane and dimethylsulfoxide with magnesium chloride, aluminium chloride, nitrilotriacetic acid and disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, were prepared. To determine electrolyte ability of magnesium stripping and deposition, the cyclic voltammetry was used. The kinetics of electrochemical reactions in terms of polarization resistance was studied by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Based on scanning electron microscopy and EDS analysis, the effect of atmospheric oxygen and humidity on magnesium electrode corrosion during cycling was discussed.
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Preparation of Mg-Ti based bulk materials via powder metallurgy
Žilinský, Martin ; Wasserbauer, Jaromír (referee) ; Březina, Matěj (advisor)
The aim of this thesis is preparation and characterization of bulk Mg–Ti based materials. In the first theoretical part properties of base materials and the complexity of preparation alloy from these metals is discussed. Second part is focused on powder metallurgy and its applicability on Mg–Ti system. In another part particle composites are described. In chapter current research another possible methods of alloy preparation from magnesium and titanium are mentioned. The experimental part of this thesis was the preparation of bulk Mg–Ti materials from metal powders. For sample preparation conventional methods of powder metallurgy and spark plasma sintering was employed. Furthermore a characterisation of these materials was done. Microstructure was observed. Present phases were found using X-ray diffraction analysis. Amounts of these phases were determined using a scanning electron microscope with energy–dispersive spectrometry and using X-ray fluorescence. Furthermore hardness was measured and bending test with evaluation was done. Significant difference in results of sample preparation using conventional methods of powder metallurgy and spark plasma sintering was observed.
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Galvanic plating of magnesium alloy with Ni-P bond coat
Zahálka, Martin ; Kosár, Petr (referee) ; Wasserbauer, Jaromír (advisor)
Cílem této diplomové práce jse najít nejnižší možnou tloušťku nikl-fosforového povlaku, který může být galvanicky pokoven mědí bez defektů na horčíkové slitině, nikl-fosforového nebo měděného povlaku. V teoretické části jsou shrnuty poznatky o hořčíkových slitinách a jejich korozi. Navíc se teoreticá část zaměřuje na popis procesu bezproudého niklování a elektrochemického pokovování mědí a jejich porovnání. Na konci teoretické části je shrnut současný výzkum o elektrochemickém pokovování hořčíkových slitin. V experimentální části byl popsán proces přípravy povlaků Ni-P a Cu na horčíkové slitině AZ91. Na jedné vrstvě a dvojité vrstvě Ni-P povlaku byla provedena elektrodepozice mědi. Navíc byl diskutován vliv předůpravy před samotnou elektrodepozicí mědi. Za účelem zjištění korozních vlastností vzorků byl vykonán potenciodynamický test. Následně byly připraveny metalografické výbrusy jednotlivých vzorků a pomocí světelného a rastrovacího elektronového mikroskopu byla provedena charakterizace. Na konec bylo zjištěno prvkové složení jednotlivých povlaků pomocí EDX analýzy.
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