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Micromorphology and properties of novel phosphate conversion coatings based on zinc-magnesium and zinc-zirconium deposited on Ti6Al4V
This study reports two novel phosphate conversion coatings deposited on Ti6Al4V by chemical conversion, based on Mg-Zn and Zr-Zn systems. The zirconium-containing coatings exhibit a more compact morphology and significantly improved corrosion resistance, while magnesium-based systems show acicular structures and intercrystalline zones.
- Zr coatings → dense and compact morphology
- Mg coatings → acicular crystals
- Hopeite & phosphophyllite phases identified
- Up to 9× higher corrosion resistance
- Improved cell viability
