Magnesium and its alloys have excellent physical and mechanical properties for a number
of applications. In particular its high strength: weight ratio makes it an ideal metal for …

This paper reviews various aspects of anodizing of magnesium alloys, such as the basics,
processes, properties and applications. It systematically summarises the existing …

The Mg–Ca alloy system has been proposed as a potential new kind of degradable
biomaterial with possible application within bone. Here microarc oxidation (MAO) coatings …

To reduce the biocorrosion rate by surface modification, Mg–Ca alloy (1.4 wt.% Ca content)
was soaked in three alkaline solutions (Na2HPO4, Na2CO3 and NaHCO3) for 24h …

This chapter addresses the most common coating techniques currently in use. Recent
developments and future trends in coating technology are discussed, taking into account the …

A new anodizing process, based on an environmentally friendly electrolyte solution that
contains none of chromate, phosphate or fluoride but can enhance the corrosion protection …

Anodization is a useful technique for forming protective films on magnesium alloys and
improves its corrosion resistance. Based on the alkaline electrolyte solution with primary …

The thickness, chemical composition and microstructure of anodised coatings formed on
magnesium alloy AZ91D at various anodising current densities were measured. It was found …

The corrosion protection afforded by an aluminum arc-spray coating and a post-treatment
consisted of hot pressing and anodizing on an AZ31 magnesium alloy has been studied by …

The microstructure, composition and corrosion performance of oxide coatings formed on
AM60B alloy using microarc oxidation techniques at different waveforms of applied current …