Surface Modifcation and Corrosion Performance of Laser Cladded Co–Ni on Ti–6Al–4 V in 0.5 M H2SO4 Environment
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2024-09-06
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This study investigates the laser cladding of Co and Ni powders onto Ti–6Al–4 V substrates, varying the admixed percent ages while adjusting laser processing parameters. The infuence of nickel and cobalt contents on the microstructure, phase
composition, and electrochemical behavior of the laser-clad Ti–6Al–4 V coatings were analyzed. Coating morphology
and phases were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) equipped with energy dispersive spectrometry
(EDS), and X-ray difractometry (XRD), respectively. The corrosion resistance of Ti–6Al–4 V, both with and without Ni–Co
additions, in 0.5 M H2SO4 was evaluated using potentiodynamic polarization technique. Results indicated that the coatings
exhibited excellent metallurgical compatibility with the substrate. Additionally, the high scan speed laser-clad samples
showed enhanced corrosion resistance compared to those processed at low speeds. The potentiodynamic polarization analysis
revealed passive behavior in all specimens, with higher cobalt content notably enhancing passivity and corrosion resistance
by suppressing the anodic reaction