About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2026 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Advances in Surface Engineering VIII
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| Presentation Title |
Effect of Nanoparticles on the Anodization of Aluminum Alloys |
| Author(s) |
Alex Killips, Xiaochun Li |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Alex Killips |
| Abstract Scope |
Anodization is a common processing method employed to enhance the surface properties of aluminum alloys by improving corrosion resistance and surface hardness. While micro-particles have been used to enhance base metal properties, they have the drawback of the particles occluding the surface, preventing uniform oxide layer growth. This non-uniformity limits the protective capabilities of the oxide. Nano-treating with a low volume percentage of nanoparticles in metals is emerging as a metallurgical method to improve the manufacturability, microstructure, and properties of metals. It will be of interest to investigate how nanoparticles affect the anodizing process. This study examines the anodization of nano-treated aluminum alloy 6063. Anodization experiments show that a uniform oxide layer was successfully grown on the nanotreated alloy. Furthermore, the inclusion of nanoparticles increased the hardness of the oxide, thereby enhancing its protective ability. This demonstrates the potential of nanoparticles for more robust and functional surface coatings. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Aluminum, Other, Other |