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A Thermodynamic Approach for Selection of Anodizing Electrolytes in Aluminium‐Holmium System
Author(s) -
Shahzad Khurram,
Mardare Cezarina Cela,
Mardare Andrei Ionut,
Hassel Achim Walter
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
chemelectrochem
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.182
H-Index - 59
ISSN - 2196-0216
DOI - 10.1002/celc.201901634
Subject(s) - holmium , aluminium , anodizing , electrolyte , materials science , electrochemistry , metallurgy , alloy , electropolishing , aluminium alloy , metal , solubility , anode , inorganic chemistry , chemistry , electrode , laser , physics , optics
In this paper, an approach is described for the electrolyte selection to grow optimally anodic films on thermally co‐evaporated aluminium and holmium combinatorial alloys. This method based on thermodynamic and electrochemical principles proves that electrolyte selection for anodizing of alloys having different microstructures and electrochemical behaviour of individual constituents can be decided by superimposing potential‐ pH diagrams of individual constituents of the alloy. For the application of this approach, the most widely investigated valve metal, aluminium, and a non‐valve metal rare earth, holmium, have been chosen as a model case. Based on self‐constructed Eh‐pH diagrams and solubility data, suitable electrolytes and pH range leading to the formation of barrier‐type anodic films on aluminium and holmium as well as on their alloys are proposed.