Study of deoxidation of 2024-T3 with various acids

Sheet aluminium 2024-T3 alloy was treated in a range of acid solutions. These acid solutions included HNO3, H2SO4, and H3PO4 alone, with HF, and with a combination of the oxidant sodium persulphate Na2S2O8 and HF. Changes in the surface chemistry and morphology of the matrix and intermetallics were...

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Published in:Materials science and technology 2001-12, Vol.17 (12), p.1642-1652
Main Authors: Hughes, A.E., Theodossiou, G., Elliott, S., Harvey, T.G., Miller, P.R., Gorman, J.D., Paterson, P.J.K.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Applied sciences
Cleaning. Degreasing. Pickling
Exact sciences and technology
Metals. Metallurgy
Production techniques
Surface treatment
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Summary:Sheet aluminium 2024-T3 alloy was treated in a range of acid solutions. These acid solutions included HNO3, H2SO4, and H3PO4 alone, with HF, and with a combination of the oxidant sodium persulphate Na2S2O8 and HF. Changes in the surface chemistry and morphology of the matrix and intermetallics were characterised by scanning electron microscopy SEM, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy EDXS, Rutherford backscattering spectroscopy RBS, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy XPS. Etch rates for each acid solution were determined by weight loss after repeated immersion. In addition, the acid solutions were analysed by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy ICP-AES to determine the amount of aluminium and alloy component dissolution.
ISSN:0267-0836
1743-2847
DOI:10.1179/026708301101509728