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Preparation and characterization of highly hydrophobic coatings on AZ 91 magnesium alloy
Šomanová, Pavlína ; Hasoňová, Michaela (referee) ; Doskočil, Leoš (advisor)
Magnesium and its alloys have many interesting properties and thanks to them it can be used in many applications (transport industry, medicine etc.). Disadvantage of these materials is their high corrosion rate. For this reason, there is an effort to achieve high corrosion resistance through different modifications of magnesium and its alloys. In recent years the superhydrophobization of the surface seem to be an attractive solution for this question. This type surface modification minimalize contact between the surface and water. In this diploma thesis the superhydrophobic surface was created on the magnesium alloy AZ91. The first step included pretreatment of AZ91 surface by etching in solution of SnCl2 or ZnCl2. Next step was superhydrophobization in the ethanolic solution of stearic acid. The surface morphology and elemental analysis of the superhydrophobic coating were explored by use of scanning electron microscope (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). The adhesion properties of the coating on the AZ91 were analysed by means of scratching test. Contact and sliding angles were measured for superhydrophobic coatings. Electrochemical characterization of the coatings was determined using potentiodynamic polarization (PD) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). Finally, the analysis of composition and the functional groups was made using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and the phase composition analysis was performed using X-ray diffraction (XRD). The results show that the coatings prepared by etching did not lead to good corrosion properties, even though the value of contact angle was about 150 °. The reduction of corrosion resistance could be caused by not obtaining required surface morphology or insufficient binding of stearic acid in the form of stearate to the sample surface.
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Influence of Homogenizing on Mechanical Properties of AZ91 Alloy
Provazníková, Andrea ; Liškutín, Petr (referee) ; Věchet, Stanislav (advisor)
This bachelor thesis includes photos and graphic representations of the influence of heat treatment on the mechanical properties of magnesium alloy AZ91. The structures of the alloy are recorded on the light microscopy pictures as well as photographs taken using a scanning microscope of fracture areas in the material. Results of a Tensile Test determining the strength and plastic properties and measuring of hardness and microhardness of the material are also included.
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Structural analysis of Fe48Cr28Ni16Mo4,5Si1,5C1,75 thermally-sprayed coatings on AZ91 magnesium alloy
Kobzinková, Eliška ; Doskočil, Leoš (referee) ; Buchtík, Martin (advisor)
The bachelor thesis deals with the analysis of thermally sprayed Fe48Cr28Ni16Mo4,5Si1,5C1,75 coatings on AZ91 magnesium alloy and evaluation of their structural and mechanical properties. The theoretical part deals with magnesium alloys, focusing on AZ91 alloy, thermal spray methods, specifically the High Velocity Oxygen Fuel method of depositing (HVOF), and Fe and Fe-Cr-Ni based materials. The theoretical part concludes with a review of current research in the field of Fe-based coatings deposited by the HVOF method. The experimental part is devoted to the structural analysis of AZ91 magnesium alloy and the Fe-based thermally sprayed coating deposited on this alloy. The microstructure was analyzed by light microscopy (LM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Elemental and phase analysis was performed using energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The hardness of the coating and alloy was measured by the Vickers method. The application of thermally sprayed coating increased the surface hardness from 87 ± 10 HV0.3 (AZ91) to 536 ± 94 HV0.3.
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Complete characterization and comparison of lacquer / Ni-P / AZ91 and lacquer / AZ91 systems
Šomanová, Pavlína ; Doskočil, Leoš (referee) ; Buchtík, Martin (advisor)
The aim of this bachelor thesis was to compare the influence of Ni-P coating and varnish on the corrosion properties and chemical – physical properties (adhesion) of the magnesium alloy AZ91. The theoretical part contains the information about the alloy AZ91 itself and its microstructure, following by discussion about Ni-P coating, its properties, the process of the electroless deposition and composition it the nickel bath. Next chapter focuses on information about varnishes, its function and the process of its application on the surface of the substrate. Theoretical part closes with the summary of current research in the field of Ni-P coatings applied on magnesium alloys. The experimental part focuses on analysis of the microstructure of AZ91 alloy. The microstructure of the Ni-P coating and of the system Mg alloy/Ni-P coating/varnish was 4 examined by scanning electron microscope (SEM) and inverted microscope. During the next phase was thickness and hardness measured and composition measured by EDS analysis. The factor of the heat treatment of the samples and its impact on the final microstructure, hardness and corrosion resistance was taken in account. Finally, several samples were modified with the layer of the varnish and its thickness and the influence on the corrosion resistance ware measured. Samples were tested with electromechanical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), the corossion resistance were tested by neutral salt spray (NSS) and adhesive test was performed. The results showed, that Ni-P coating and the layer of varnish had positive impact on the corrosion resistance and the hardness of AZ91. The corrosion resistance of the samples modified with heat treatment was much lower, because of the contracting, which causes creation of the cracks. Also, the layer of varnish had positive effect on anticorrosion properties of tested AZ91 alloy.
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Structure and Properties of Selected Magnesium Cast Alloys
Svozil, Libor ; Pacal, Bohumil (referee) ; Podrábský, Tomáš (advisor)
Microstructure and mechanical properties of AZ91 magnesium alloy after die cast (casting under pressure) and squeeze casting were comparated. The compare of incident phases, their microhardness, gas bubbles in the alloy, hardness and other mechanical properties of alloy are included in this work. For compare has been used a light microscopy, tensile test, hardness and microhardness measurements, image analysis and scaning electron microscopy.
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Low Cycle Fatigue of Magnesium Alloy AZ91
Julišová, Martina ; Podrábský, Tomáš (referee) ; Juliš, Martin (advisor)
The objective of the present study is to investigate the fatigue characteristics of cast magnesium alloy AZ91 after low–cycle fatigue tests at the indoor temperature. Squeeze casting specimens in both non–thermal treatment cast state and in solution annealing state were used as the experimental materials. Cyclic hardening/softening and fatigue life curves were obtained from the tests varying according to the way of thermal treatment. This bachelor thesis includes also fracture tests of specimens. Light microscopy and scanning electron microscopy were used for the investigation.
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Structural analysis of Fe48Cr28Ni16Mo4,5Si1,5C1,75 thermally-sprayed coatings on AZ91 magnesium alloy
Kobzinková, Eliška ; Doskočil, Leoš (referee) ; Buchtík, Martin (advisor)
The bachelor thesis deals with the analysis of thermally sprayed Fe48Cr28Ni16Mo4,5Si1,5C1,75 coatings on AZ91 magnesium alloy and evaluation of their structural and mechanical properties. The theoretical part deals with magnesium alloys, focusing on AZ91 alloy, thermal spray methods, specifically the High Velocity Oxygen Fuel method of depositing (HVOF), and Fe and Fe-Cr-Ni based materials. The theoretical part concludes with a review of current research in the field of Fe-based coatings deposited by the HVOF method. The experimental part is devoted to the structural analysis of AZ91 magnesium alloy and the Fe-based thermally sprayed coating deposited on this alloy. The microstructure was analyzed by light microscopy (LM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Elemental and phase analysis was performed using energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The hardness of the coating and alloy was measured by the Vickers method. The application of thermally sprayed coating increased the surface hardness from 87 ± 10 HV0.3 (AZ91) to 536 ± 94 HV0.3.
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Preparation and characterization of highly hydrophobic coatings on AZ 91 magnesium alloy
Šomanová, Pavlína ; Hasoňová, Michaela (referee) ; Doskočil, Leoš (advisor)
Magnesium and its alloys have many interesting properties and thanks to them it can be used in many applications (transport industry, medicine etc.). Disadvantage of these materials is their high corrosion rate. For this reason, there is an effort to achieve high corrosion resistance through different modifications of magnesium and its alloys. In recent years the superhydrophobization of the surface seem to be an attractive solution for this question. This type surface modification minimalize contact between the surface and water. In this diploma thesis the superhydrophobic surface was created on the magnesium alloy AZ91. The first step included pretreatment of AZ91 surface by etching in solution of SnCl2 or ZnCl2. Next step was superhydrophobization in the ethanolic solution of stearic acid. The surface morphology and elemental analysis of the superhydrophobic coating were explored by use of scanning electron microscope (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). The adhesion properties of the coating on the AZ91 were analysed by means of scratching test. Contact and sliding angles were measured for superhydrophobic coatings. Electrochemical characterization of the coatings was determined using potentiodynamic polarization (PD) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). Finally, the analysis of composition and the functional groups was made using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and the phase composition analysis was performed using X-ray diffraction (XRD). The results show that the coatings prepared by etching did not lead to good corrosion properties, even though the value of contact angle was about 150 °. The reduction of corrosion resistance could be caused by not obtaining required surface morphology or insufficient binding of stearic acid in the form of stearate to the sample surface.
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Complete characterization and comparison of lacquer / Ni-P / AZ91 and lacquer / AZ91 systems
Šomanová, Pavlína ; Doskočil, Leoš (referee) ; Buchtík, Martin (advisor)
The aim of this bachelor thesis was to compare the influence of Ni-P coating and varnish on the corrosion properties and chemical – physical properties (adhesion) of the magnesium alloy AZ91. The theoretical part contains the information about the alloy AZ91 itself and its microstructure, following by discussion about Ni-P coating, its properties, the process of the electroless deposition and composition it the nickel bath. Next chapter focuses on information about varnishes, its function and the process of its application on the surface of the substrate. Theoretical part closes with the summary of current research in the field of Ni-P coatings applied on magnesium alloys. The experimental part focuses on analysis of the microstructure of AZ91 alloy. The microstructure of the Ni-P coating and of the system Mg alloy/Ni-P coating/varnish was 4 examined by scanning electron microscope (SEM) and inverted microscope. During the next phase was thickness and hardness measured and composition measured by EDS analysis. The factor of the heat treatment of the samples and its impact on the final microstructure, hardness and corrosion resistance was taken in account. Finally, several samples were modified with the layer of the varnish and its thickness and the influence on the corrosion resistance ware measured. Samples were tested with electromechanical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), the corossion resistance were tested by neutral salt spray (NSS) and adhesive test was performed. The results showed, that Ni-P coating and the layer of varnish had positive impact on the corrosion resistance and the hardness of AZ91. The corrosion resistance of the samples modified with heat treatment was much lower, because of the contracting, which causes creation of the cracks. Also, the layer of varnish had positive effect on anticorrosion properties of tested AZ91 alloy.
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