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Abstract
Micro-arc oxidation (MAO) layer was formed on 20% SiC/Al composites using aluminate as the main electrolyte under constant voltage mode. The effect of duty cycle (10%-40%) on microstructure and corrosion properties of prepared MAO layers were studied. The results show that when the duty cycle is 40%, the layer thickness (23.68 μm), hardness (573.4 HV1) are both two times and breakdown voltage (550.74 V) is 1.5 times compare with that at duty cycle is 10%. The Icorr is 1.0×10-7 A·cm2 and |Z| is 1.18×105Ω·cm2 at 20% duty cycle, the best corrosion resistance is presented.
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