Investigation of friction behavior of TiO2: Al2O3 composite coating formed on AA2024 alloy by micro-arc oxidation

Year 2024, Volume: 42 Issue: 1, 63 - 89, 27.02.2024

Emine Boynueğri Kaplan

Abstract

In this study, an alumina (Al2O3) ceramic coating and a composite coating containing tita-nium dioxide (TiO2) particles were prepared on surfaces of AA2024 substrates by micro-arc oxidation (MAO) treatment. The effects of micro-sized (≈20-30 µm) TiO2 particles incorpo-rated into electrolyte on the microstructure, phase and chemical composition, thickness, and friction behavior of the coating were investigated. The surface morphologies of the coatings were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The phase and chemical compositions of the coatings were evaluated by means of X-ray diffraction (XRD) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometry (EDS), respectively. The friction coefficient of the coatings was investi-gated using a pin-on-disc tribometer under condition of dry slip sliding. Moreover, the wear
tracks were analyzed by SEM. Addition of TiO2 particles into the electrolyte resulted in the re-duction in number of pores and formation of smaller and more uniform pores in comparison
with the Al2O3 ceramic coating. XRD analyses demonstrated that the TiO2:Al2O3 composite coating was composed of anatase-TiO2 and rutile-TiO2, as well as pure aluminum, α-Al2O3 and γ-Al2O3 which are the primary phases. The friction tests showed a significant reduction in the friction coefficient of the composite coated samples which contains titanium oxide (TiO2) particles in comparison with Al2O3 coated and uncoated samples.

Keywords

AA2024 Alloy, Al2O3, TiO2, Composite Coating, Micro Arc Oxidation (MAO)

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