Corrosion Studies of Sintered Cobalt-Based Alloys in Sodium Chloride

Feyisayovictoria Adams, Reneilwe Agrieneth Moloto, Samuel Olukayode Akinwamide, Peter Apata Olubambi

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Abstract

Cobalt-based alloys have recently gained so much attention in the medical field due to their improved mechanical properties such as wear resistance and high thermal stability. However, limitations in the area of corrosion has posed a great challenge, leading to further studies being carried out on the corrosion resistance of these alloys. In this study, an investigation on the corrosion resistance of sintered Co-Cr-Mo based alloys in 0.9 % NaCl solution was carried at 37oC and pH of 7.4 using potentiodynamic polarization and chronopotentiometry electrochemical techniques. The surface analysis of the alloys before and after corrosion test was carried out using scanning electron microscope (SEM). The results obtained from the electrochemical tests showed sample without titanium (Ti) addition to be more resistant to corrosion in the salt solution compared to those containing Ti. It was observed that a decrease in Cr content in the alloys resulted in an increase in corrosion rate from 0.787 to 1.381 mpy. The SEM images confirmed the presence of Cr, Co and Mo in the alloys.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSelected peer-reviewed full text papers from the Internation Conference on Addressing Societal Challenges through Innovation Engineering Research, ICASCIE 2020
EditorsFeyisayo Victoria Adams, Abel Ajibesin, Temidayo Oluwagbenga Johnson, Ojo Sunday Issac Fayomi
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages144-148
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)9783035717969
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021
EventInternational Conference on Addressing Societal Challenges through Innovation Engineering Research, ICASCIE 2020 - Virtual, Online
Duration: 9 Nov 202011 Nov 2020

Publication series

NameAdvances in Science and Technology
Volume107 AST
ISSN (Print)1662-8969
ISSN (Electronic)1662-0356

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Addressing Societal Challenges through Innovation Engineering Research, ICASCIE 2020
CityVirtual, Online
Period9/11/2011/11/20

Keywords

  • Body implant
  • Bone replacement
  • Corrosion
  • Salt solution

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy (miscellaneous)
  • Engineering (miscellaneous)
  • Environmental Science (miscellaneous)

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