Study of calcium phosphate (DCPD) electrodeposition process on a Mg-3Al-1Zn magnesium alloy surface

Evaluation of calcium phosphating process realized on Mg-3Al-1Zn alloy surface after grinding was investigated by electrochemical tests supported by photodocumentation. The electrodeposition treatment was performed by electrochemical method in water solution of Ca(NO3)2.4H2O, (NH4)2HPO4 and H2O2. The formation of calcium phosphate was divided into several stages and described using light microscopy. The progress in corrosion protection of created calcium phosphate layer in 0.9% NaCl after particular electrodeposition steps was evaluated by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The results in the form of Nyquist plots were analyzed using equivalent circuits

Study of calcium phosphate (DCPD) electrodeposition process on a Mg-3Al-1Zn magnesium alloy surface

Evaluation of calcium phosphating process realized on Mg-3Al-1Zn alloy surface after grinding was investigated by electrochemical tests supported by photodocumentation. The electrodeposition treatment was performed by electrochemical method in water solution of Ca(NO3)2.4H2O, (NH4)2HPO4 and H2O2. The formation of calcium phosphate was divided into several stages and described using light microscopy. The progress in corrosion protection of created calcium phosphate layer in 0.9% NaCl after particular electrodeposition steps was evaluated by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The results in the form of Nyquist plots were analyzed using equivalent circuits

Influence of the surface finishing on electrochemical corrosion characteristics of AISI 316L stainless steel

Stainless steels from 316 group are very often and successfully uses for medical applications where the good mechanical and chemical properties in combination with non-toxicity of the material assure its safe and long term usage. Corrosion properties of AISI 361L stainless steel are strongly influenced by surface roughness and treatment of the engineering parts (specimens) and testing temperature. Electrochemical characteristics of ground, mechanically polished and passivated AISI 316L stainless steel specimens were examined with the aim to identify the polarization resistance evolution due to the surface roughness decrease. Results obtained on mechanically prepared specimens where only natural oxide layer created due to the exposure of the material to the corrosion environment was protecting the materials were compared to the passivated specimens with artificial oxide layer. Also the influence of temperature and stabilization time before measurement were taken into account when discussing the obtained results. Positive influence of decreasing surface roughness was obtained as well as increase of polarization resistance due to the chemical passivation of the surface. Increase of the testing temperature and short stabilization time of the specimen in the corrosion environment were observed negatively influencing corrosion resistance of AISI 316L stainless steel

The Corrosion Properties of S355J2 Steel Welded Joint in Chlorides Environment

Nowadays are steels the most used structural material for creation of constructions in different types of industry for lot of applications but suffer from unsatisfactory corrosion resistance in the presence of aggressive chlorides. Steel S355J2 represents common type steel for constructions. Very important property of S355J2 steel is weldability. S355J2 steel was welded by submerged arc welding (SAW) method. Corrosion resistance of welded joint was evaluated by electrochemical methods - linear polarization (LP) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). Results from electrochemical tests are general electrochemical characteristics - ECorr, iCorr, vCorr and RP. Environments for testing were solutions with different concentration of chlorides (0.01M, 0.1M and 1M NaCl solution). Difference of corrosion resistance between base material and weld metal is app. 14.5 %. This difference is preserved in all concentrations of tested environments. The highest corrosion resistance was reached by base material in 0.01M NaCl and the lowest corrosion resistance was reached by weld metal in 1M NaCl

Influence of the surface finishing on electrochemical corrosion characteristics of AISI 316L stainless steel

Stainless steels from 316 group are very often and successfully uses for medical applications where the good mechanical and chemical properties in combination with non-toxicity of the material assure its safe and long term usage. Corrosion properties of AISI 361L stainless steel are strongly influenced by surface roughness and treatment of the engineering parts (specimens) and testing temperature. Electrochemical characteristics of ground, mechanically polished and passivated AISI 316L stainless steel specimens were examined with the aim to identify the polarization resistance evolution due to the surface roughness decrease. Results obtained on mechanically prepared specimens where only natural oxide layer created due to the exposure of the material to the corrosion environment was protecting the materials were compared to the passivated specimens with artificial oxide layer. Also the influence of temperature and stabilization time before measurement were taken into account when discussing the obtained results. Positive influence of decreasing surface roughness was obtained as well as increase of polarization resistance due to the chemical passivation of the surface. Increase of the testing temperature and short stabilization time of the specimen in the corrosion environment were observed negatively influencing corrosion resistance of AISI 316L stainless steel

Corrosion resistance of AZ31 magnesium alloy influenced by conventional cutting fluid

This paper deals with the evaluation of cutting fluid impact on corrosion resistance of AZ31 magnesium alloy in aggressive environment containing chloride ions supported by photo documentation. Ground samples were immersed in the standard commercial cutting fluid for 5 minutes to simulate conditions during machining process at the temperature of 22 ± 2 °C and subsequently cleaned and immersed in 0.1M NaCl solution at the temperature of 22 ± 2°C in order to measure electrochemical corrosion characteristics. Cyclic potentiodynamic polarization (CPP) tests were chosen as a testing method. The measured CPP curves of immersed samples and ground samples were analysed by Tafel extrapolation method. The values of obtained electrochemical characteristics show that the chosen cutting fluid has negative effect on corrosion resistance of AZ31 magnesium alloy in sodium chloride solution.

Full-scale dynamic testing of the corrosion-damaged, steel-truss structure of Old Bridge over the Danube in Bratislava

A large number of existing bridges need to be rehabilitated due to increasing traffic and/or loading requirements and also corrosion action. In this paper, a procedure is presented for estimating the ultimate capacity of a steel bridge over the Danube in Bratislava – Old Bridge (built in 1945). The development of a simplified Finite Element Model (FEM ) and basic modal parameter calculations preceded the experimental investigations of the bridge via static and dynamic in-situ loading tests, so that the main assumptions adopted in the FEM were assessed through comparison between measured and predicted dynamic and modal parameters of the bridge structure. The bridge structure computational model was then optimized by structure variables (primarily, steel structure joints mass and corrosion grade) to achieve the minimum differences between the experimental and theoretical results. The calibrated FEM with the optimal combinations of the mentioned variable values were defined and finally used for structure calculations and for strengthening the design of the real bridge structure

SUSTAINABILITY OF RESEARCH CENTRES IN RELATION TO GENERAL AND ACTUAL RISKS

Direct application of University Science Parks and Research Centres operational models for the needs of sustainability of their research and development activities in the period after completion of their financial support from structural funds (e.g. after 2015) represents one of the important issues for their direct leader employees. The definition and ways of implementing said models cause enormous discussions already nowadays in science and research environment. Time lead of such discussion shows that the issue is not really solved and represents a serious risk for projects´ sustainability, which is so vital not just in the decisive monitored period of 5 years after the project completion, but mainly in mid-term and long-term horizon. It is necessary to connect sustainability assurance with an active approach within the frame of the assembly regulation process of both the actual and predictor risk by following the most important goal - the competitiveness within European research area and all-society contribution of its actual activities

Fatigue life analysis of die forged railway axle manufactured from C30 steel

With respect to the manufacturing process, different parts of one structural component can have different fatigue properties. In this study, the fatigue life of a railway axle manufactured from C30 steel by die forging is evaluated in the part of the axle bolster and axle body. According to the fatigue test results obtained at high frequency tension - compression fatigue tests (f ≈ 20 kHz, R = -1, T = 20 ± 5 °C), due to the higher level of work hardening of the axle bolster, the fatigue strength of material in this part is significantly higher than in the axle body. Different fatigue strength of these parts were observed despite the fact, that results of static tensile tests did not proved any important differences in the ultimate tensile strength, yield point and elongation.

Fatigue life analysis of die forged railway axle manufactured from C30 steel

With respect to the manufacturing process, different parts of one structural component can have different fatigue properties. In this study, the fatigue life of a railway axle manufactured from C30 steel by die forging is evaluated in the part of the axle bolster and axle body. According to the fatigue test results obtained at high frequency tension - compression fatigue tests (f ≈ 20 kHz, R = -1, T = 20 ± 5 °C), due to the higher level of work hardening of the axle bolster, the fatigue strength of material in this part is significantly higher than in the axle body. Different fatigue strength of these parts were observed despite the fact, that results of static tensile tests did not proved any important differences in the ultimate tensile strength, yield point and elongation.