Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>–TiO<sub>2</sub> composite coatings with enhanced anticorrosion properties for 316L stainless steel
Jiamin Dai, Jiaqi Yang, Lanjian Zhuge, Xuemei Wu
Abstract
Abstract 316L stainless steel is used as an important structural material in various industries. However, its service life is limited in the presence of chloride ions due to severe chemical corrosion. Herein, a facile radiofrequency magnetron sputtering process is reported for the synthesis of various Al 2 O 3 –TiO 2 composite coatings as an anticorrosion layer for 316L stainless steel substrates. The enhanced chemical stability of Al 2 O 3 –TiO 2 composite coatings was investigated by X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy, electron paramagnetic resonance, and X‐ray diffraction measurements. Moreover, the high specific surface area of Al 2 O 3 –TiO 2 composite coatings displayed better hydrophobic property which can be confirmed by scanning electron microscopy and contact angle measurements. Finally, the direct characterization of anticorrosion properties was carried out using electrochemical tests. All of the above results exhibited the enhanced anticorrosion properties of Al 2 O 3 coating after the incorporation of TiO 2 . Significantly, the Al 2 O 3 –TiO 2 composite coatings with 15.56% Ti content provided the best corrosion resistance for 316L stainless steel.