Influence of oxidation treatment on the corrosion behaviour of Ti-6AI-4V alloy

Titanium-6Al-4V is a greatly desired alloy due to its attractive properties and exceptional corrosion resistance. Surface modifications such as thermal oxidation (TO) and oxygen boost diffusion hardening (OBDH) improve the tribological properties and wear resistance of Ti-6Al-4V. However, surface modification influences the corrosion behaviour of the metal. Therefore, the aim of this research project is to characterize how surface modifications influence the electrochemical behaviour of Ti-6Al-4V.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Year dc:date.issued

2011

Author dc:creator

• Chetty, Aloshan Shaun

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Knutsen, Robert D

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10219

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/10219