The Effect of Preparation Conditions on the Characteristics of Anodized Copper Oxide

Abstract

The rapid breakdown anodization process was used to modify the copper surface. The effects of the chemical solution mechanical movement (CSMM), anode edge isolation, applied voltage, and activity of hydrogen ions in the solution on the morphology of anodized copper were studied. The X-ray diffraction test confirmed the formation of Cu₂O on the anode as the dominant phase. Increasing the applied voltage changed the ratio of the produced Cu₂O powders phases. The CSMM and the isolation of samples edges did not affect the type of the powder components or their ratio, but the applied voltage did. The CuO phase appeared only when the anode became outside the container. The shapes of the produced particles on the anode were cubic or irregular sphere depending on the applied conditions. Rather than in the solution, the growth of cubic forms took place on the anode itself. The particles formed on the cathode had the same shapes as those found in powders. When the CSMM was absent, the applied voltages had less influence on corrosion; but when edges were exposed, the effect was greater. The obtained results revealed increases in the corrosion activity at low pH values.