Research and Application of Micro-Arc Oxidation Technology on Magnesium Alloy Motorcycle Key Parts

Abstract

The micro-arc oxidation process parameters of AZ91D Mg alloy and Na2WO4 concentration were optimized by orthogonal experiment. SEM, EDX, XRD, potentiodynmic polarization and immersion corrosion test were carried out to investigate the morphologies, phase composition and corrosion resistance of the MAO coatings. The results shown that the MAO coating are mainly composed of MgOMg2SiO4MgAl2O4,MgWO4 and a small amount of amorphous material as well as with a double layer structure, outer loose and inner denser, the proper parameters and additive concentration were: 300Hz,5.0A/dm2,50%/50% and 2.0g/l Na2WO4. The MAO coatings coated under the proper condition on AZ91D Mg alloy motorcycle parts provided the far batter corrosion resistance than the substrate, suggesting that MAO coatings can effectively protect the motorcycle parts against the erosion from corrosion medium. Meanwhile, it also found that the irregular part shape has some influence on the coatings formation as well as corrosion resistance.