Effects of Electrolyte Temperature during Anodization on Properties of ZrO2-coated Al Foils

Kaiqiang Zhang, Sang Shik Park

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Abstract

The effects of electrolyte temperature during anodization on the microstructure and electrical properties of the ZrO2 coated Al foils were investigated. The specimens were prepared by coating ZrO2sol on etched Al foils and anodization in MPD-boric acid electrolytes at 30, 60, and 90 ℃, respectively. Anodization potential was 700 V. The thickness of oxide layer anodized increased with increasing the electrolyte temperature. In contrast, the crystallization of ZrO2and Al2O3 decreased at higher anodizing temperature. Compared with the specific capacitance of the sample anodized at 90 ℃, the specific capacitances of which anodized at 30 and 60 ℃ are enhanced about 12.8 % and 8.8 %, respectively. Therefore, the anodization at 30 ℃ can effectively improve the specific capacitance of the samples, and save the thermal energy during anodization.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)213-216
Number of pages4
JournalApplied Science and Convergence Technology
Volume28
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2019

Keywords

  • 2-methyl-1
  • 3-propanediol
  • AlO
  • Anodization
  • Specific capacitance
  • ZrO

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