摘要

Highly ordered nanotube oxide layers were developed on low rigidity quaternary beta-type Ti-35Nb-5Ta-7Zr alloy by controlled anodic oxidation in electrolyte containing 1 M H(3)PO(4) and 0.5 wt% NaF at room temperature. The diameters of the nanotubes formed were in the range of 30 to 80 nm. Electrochemical corrosion behavior of the nanotubular alloy was studied in Ringer's solution at 37+/-1 degrees C using potentiodynamic polarization and AC Impedance. The result of the study showed that nanotube formation on the surface affect the passivation behavior of the quaternary alloy significantly. However the corrosion current density was considerably higher for the nanotubular alloy.

  • 出版日期2010-7