Dynamics of microdischarges evolution during plasma electrolytic oxidation in alkaline and silicate-alkaline electrolytes

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Title: Dynamics of microdischarges evolution during plasma electrolytic oxidation in alkaline and silicate-alkaline electrolytes
Authors: S.N. Grigoriev, V.B. Ludin, A.V. Apelfeld, B.L. Krit, I.V. Suminov, S.V. Zhukov, D.B. Chudinov, A.V. Zakabunin, A.V. Zheltuhin, N.S. Popov
Source: International Journal of Lightweight Materials and Manufacture, Vol 8, Iss 5, Pp 648-657 (2025)
Publisher Information: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd., 2025.
Publication Year: 2025
Collection: LCC:Technology
Subject Terms: Plasma electrolytic oxidation, Microdischarge, Electrolyte, High-speed photography, Oscillogram, Limit electrical voltage, Technology
Description: The dynamics of microdischarges evolution during plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) of AMg6 aluminum alloy at anode-cathode mode in alkaline and silicate-alkaline electrolytes was investigated. Experimental studies were carried out using high-speed photography of surface being treated of the alloy synchronized with the registration of the electric current and voltage in the «alloy being treated ‒ electrolyte ‒ counter electrode » system. As a result, the ranges of electrical voltages at which surface being treated is affected by sporadic weak and plural weak, medium, as well as powerful anode microdischarges were identified. The conditions of sporadic cathode microdischarges displaying were determined. Differences in the dynamics of microdischarges evolution during PEO processes in alkaline and silicate-alkaline electrolytes were shown and determined their influence on the thickness, through porosity and microhardness of the formed coatings.
Document Type: article
File Description: electronic resource
Language: English
ISSN: 2588-8404
Relation: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2588840424000799; https://doaj.org/toc/2588-8404
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijlmm.2024.08.002
Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/06396572336a4624bd39682a7f2bfd9e
Accession Number: edsdoj.06396572336a4624bd39682a7f2bfd9e
Database: Directory of Open Access Journals
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ISSN:25888404
DOI:10.1016/j.ijlmm.2024.08.002