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Potential of AZ series magnesium alloys for ureteral stent manufacturing
Trnková, Zuzana ; Buchtík, Martin (referee) ; Doskočil, Leoš (advisor)
This master's thesis focuses on investigating the potential of magnesium alloys AZ31 and AZ91 for the production of ureteral stents. Potentiodynamic polarization (PDP) and electrical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) methods were used for electrochemical testing. Surface and microscopic analysis were conducted using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive spectrometry (EDS). Immersion tests were used to characterize the corrosion solution and surface of AZ31 and AZ91 alloys. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) with ATR module was used to determine the corrosion products on the surface of the alloys. The results showed that the AZ series alloys have potential for ureteral stent manufacturing, with AZ31 appearing to be more suitable than AZ91 as it provides more stable corrosion protection in the long term and the corrosion products do not form large particles that could lead to undesirable encrustation. Urea has also been shown to have a negligible impact on corrosion of AZ31 and AZ91 at lower concentrations, but at higher concentrations a significant impact on corrosion has been observed (especially in the case of AZ31).
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Malonate and succinate as potential corrosion inhibitors of AZ31 magnesium alloy in 0.9% NaCl
Tkáčová, Karolína ; Buchtík, Martin (referee) ; Doskočil, Leoš (advisor)
The aim of this work was to evaluate the inhibitory effects of malonic acid, succinic acid and their mixture in a 0,15M NaCl solution at pH 7 on AZ31 magnesium alloy. The theoretical part focuses on magnesium, its alloys and alloying elements. It also discusses magnesium corrosion in aqueous environments and the influence of microstructure on corrosion. The final section is dedicated to corrosion inhibitors and small aliphatic acids. The practical part of this work involves potentiodynamic measurements, immersion tests, and subsequent analysis of alloy surfaces. The following concentrations of acids were chosen for studying inhibitory properties: 0.025M, 0.05M, 0.075M, and 0.1M, as well as various mixtures of both acids. Suppression of corrosion was observed in immersion tests for both acids individually and in their mixture. The best inhibitory results in both potentiodynamic polarization (PDP) analysis and immersion tests were achieved with a mixture of 0.025M malonic acid solution and 0.075M succinic acid solution.
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Preparation and characterization of layered double hydroxides on Mg substrates prepared by powder metalurgy
Kobzinková, Eliška ; Doskočil, Leoš (referee) ; Buchtík, Martin (advisor)
This thesis deals with the preparation and characterization of double-layered hydroxides (LDH) on Mg substrates prepared by powder metallurgy. The theoretical part deals with magnesium, magnesium powder metallurgy, and LDH coatings and methods of their preparation with a focus on MgAl-LDH. The theoretical part is concluded with a research study of current research in the field of preparation of LDH coatings on magnesium substrates and the influence of process parameters on the properties of coatings. The experimental part covers the process of optimization of MgAl-LDH on Mg samples prepared by powder metallurgy. In particular, the morphology and structure of the coatings and their elemental composition were evaluated. The evaluation was carried out using a scanning electron microscope (SEM) with an energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS). The optimized MgAl-LDH coatings were also evaluated for electrochemical corrosion properties by potentiodynamic tests in Hank's solution corrosion environment and phase analysis by X-ray diffraction (XRD).
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Preparation of yttrium-based coating to increase the corrosion resistance of AZ31 magnesium alloy
Kolařík, Václav ; Buchtík, Martin (referee) ; Doskočil, Leoš (advisor)
The subject of the bachelor thesis was the preparation and characterization (morphological and chemical) of coatings based on layered double hydroxides (LDH) with yttrium on AZ31 magnesium alloy to improve the corrosion resistance of the alloy. The coatings were prepared under mild and hydrothermal conditions and the synthesis was supported by thermodynamic assumptions. The corrosion resistance of the AZ31 alloy with coatings was described by potentiodynamic measurements and compared with the pure AZ31 alloy. This was followed by a description of the morphological and elemental composition through SEM-EDS analysis, and confirmation of the formation of the structures observed by this method was performed through FTIR analysis. The best coating prepared under mild conditions was a sample prepared at 90 °C for 24 h with a yttrium concentration of 0,05 M and under hydrothermal conditions it was a coating prepared at 120 °C for 30 h with a yttrium concentration of 0,075 M. SEM-EDS and FTIR analysis did not show the formation of MgY-LDH but the formation of Mg(OH)2. Yttrium was minorly represented in the coatings where it could be present, e.g. as Y(OH)3. Yttrium was shown to have a positive effect on the preparation of the coatings compared to the sample prepared without yttrium under the same reaction conditions.
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Preparation and characterization of Ni-P coating on AZ91 cast magnesium alloy
Brescher, Roman ; Buchtík, Martin (referee) ; Wasserbauer, Jaromír (advisor)
This bachelor thesis deals with electroless deposition of nickel-phosphoric (Ni-P) coating on AZ91 magnesium alloy. At the beginning of the theoretical part, there is a summary of basic knowledge about magnesium alloys with focus on AZ91 alloy and the influence of alloying elements and impurities and its microstructure. The theoretical part continues with the discussion of the Ni-P coating, focusing on the composition of the bath, the influence and the effect of its individual components. Next, there is a comparison with galvanic nickeling. At the end of the theoretical part, the current research of the use of electroless deposition of Ni-P layer on AZ91 magnesium alloy is summarized. In the practical part, there is the preparation of the Ni-P coating on the AZ91 magnesium alloy, the observation the microstructure of the magnesium alloy and the Ni-P layer, and rate of deposition, the thickness, the microhardness and the composition of the coating was measured. The effect of its heat treatment was also observed. It has been found that it is possible to produce a high-quality Ni-P coating on an AZ91 magnesium alloy which has no visible defects or obvious undesirable interlayers, however the heat treatment of the coating causes its cracking. To determine the corrosion resistance, a potentiodynamic measurement was performed, resulting in the finding that the Ni-P coating without heat treatment was a suitable corrosion protection. However, after heat treatment, the corrosion resistance due to cracking of the surface deteriorated to a level of bare AZ91 alloy.
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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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Influence of humic acids on the corrosion behavior of low carbon steel
Horák, Tomáš ; Buchtík, Martin (referee) ; Doskočil, Leoš (advisor)
This diploma thesis deals with influence of humic acid from lignite on corrosion behavior of low carbon steel S235JR in the environment of 0,1 M NaCl at three diffrent pH values (5, 7 and 9). Humic acid was fractionated into three soluable fractions at pH 5, 7 and 9. Corrosion behavior was studied by potentiodynamic polarization, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and immersion tests. Surface analysis of low carbon steel was carried out before and after corrosion tests as well as analysis of corrosion medium. The results show that humic acid has negative effect on corrosion of low carbon steel in comparison with 0,1 M NaCl solution, because in presence of humic acid, the corrosion rate is higher. The negative effect was attributed to the formation of complexes of humic acid with released iron ions. The main corrosion product on the surface of low carbon steel after exposure to the 0,1 M NaCl was magnetite. Presence of humic acid in 0,1 M NaCl caused formation of lepidocrocite as main corrosion product. Potencial mechanism that is trying to clarify the formation of corrosion products and influence of humic acid on corrosion behavior is discussed in this thesis.
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Nickel coatings and their properties
Buchtík, Martin ; Tkacz, Jakub (referee) ; Zmrzlý, Martin (advisor)
The aim of the bachelor’s thesis was summary of existing knowledge concerning to electroless deposition of nickel coatings and their properties. In the theoretical part there are two chapters. In the first chapter present knowledge of chemical nickel plating is described in details. It also discuss mechanisms of this type of coating and individual components of nickel plating bath. In the second chapter there is summarized knowledge of composite coatings deposition and description of their mechanical properties. The experimental part deals with deposition of composite coatings on steel substrates and heat treatment of Ni-P coatings. Dependence of microhardness on temperature of heat treatment was studied and then there is also described dependence of microhardness on duration of heat treatment. Deposited coatings, their morphology and composition were studied using scanning electron microscope and EDS analysis. The values of microhardness of both types of coatings were measured and compared using microhardness tester.
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Ni-P based coatings preparation on wrought magnesium alloys
Buchtík, Martin ; Fintová, Stanislava (referee) ; Wasserbauer, Jaromír (advisor)
The aim of this diploma thesis was summary of all steps and knowledge necessary to deposition of quality Ni-P coatings deposited on wrought magnesium alloys AZ31 and AZ61. There is the treatise about wrought magnesium alloys AZ31 and AZ61. Thesis includes its phase composition in the theoretical part. There are given its possible processing methods too. Next, there is desribed the mechanism of deposition of Ni-P coatings, components required to electroless deposition and factors affecting the quality and properties of these coatings. The theoretical part is ended by serie of reviews. Authors of these reviews deal with pretreatment of substrates, preparation, characterization and measuring of mechanical, structure and corrosion properties of deposited coatings. The optimalization of pretreatment, parametres and composition of nickel bath suitable for magnesium alloys is described in experimental part. The microstructure, present interlayer between substrate and Ni-P coating and chemical composition of deposited coatings was observed and measured by optical and electron microscopy. The mechanical characterization of Ni-P coatings was performed by microhardness tester.
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