Active corrosion protection of aerospace aluminium alloys by lithium-leaching coatings

Peter Visser

    Research output: ThesisDissertation (TU Delft)

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    Abstract

    For decades, scientists and engineers are searching for a safe and environmentally friendly alternative for the toxic chromate corrosion inhibitors in active protective coatings for the protection of aerospace aluminium alloys. In this search many different compounds have been investigated as leachable corrosion inhibitor, but no alternative with equal or better performance compared to chromates has been found yet. In 2010 it was discovered that organic coatings loaded with lithium-salts (Li) as leachable corrosion inhibitor provided very effective and promising corrosion inhibition on aluminium alloys when exposed to industrial accelerated corrosion tests. Initial investigations showed the formation of a corrosion protective layer on the aluminium alloy in a defect area, which appears to be a key feature of these Li-leaching coatings.
    Original languageEnglish
    QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
    Awarding Institution
    • Delft University of Technology
    Supervisors/Advisors
    • Mol, J.M.C., Supervisor
    • Terryn, H.A., Supervisor
    Award date10 Apr 2019
    Electronic ISBNs978-94-6380-267-3
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2019

    Keywords

    • Aluminium
    • Cr(VI)-free
    • Lithium
    • Active Protective Coatings
    • Corrosion Protection
    • Leaching

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