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Corrosion Characterization Of ZA-27 / Red Mud Metal Matrix Composites In Sodium Chloride Solutions
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AUTHOR(S)
Jayaprakash, H.V, Chandrasekhar N, M.K.Veeraiah, P.V.Krupakara
KEYWORDS
ZA-27, Red Mud, Vortex, Corrodent, Sodium chloride, MMC.
ABSTRACT
The present investigation aims to evaluate the corrosion characteristics of red mud metal in sodium chloride solution. Metal matrix composites [MMC] are heterogeneous systems containing matrix and reinforcement. Matrix may be alloy or metal or polymer. Reinforcement may be particulate or fiber or whisker. Their physical and mechanical properties can be tailored according to requirement. They are used in automobile, aircraft and marine industries because of their increased corrosion resistance. In this study weight loss corrosion tests and Potestiodynamic polarization studies by using potestiostat are conducted on ZA-27/ Red Mud metal matrix composites in different concentrated sodium chloride solutions. Both matrix and reinforcements are commercially available. Composites are prepared by liquid melt metallurgy technique using vortex method. Composites containing 2, 4 and 6 percent of preheated but uncoated red mud are prepared. Cylindrical specimens and rectangular specimens are machined. Studies are carried out in 0.035%, 0.352% and 3.5% solutions of sodium chloride. In all the tests the composites were less prone to corrosion than the matrix. Hence the composites can be used in the marine environment.
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