Multi-step passivation of titanium in dilute sulphuric acid

H. Nanjo, N. J. Laycock, K. Sajiki, N. Hoshi, F. M.B. Hassan, S. Venkatachalam, M. Kanakubo, T. Aizawa, J. Onagawa

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Abstract

Anodic passivation of titanium in dilute sulphuric acid has been investigated using ellipsometry, AFM and STM. The passive film forms by nucleation and growth of surface oxide particles, which are shown to have a crystalline structure when examined ex-situ after completion of the passivation treatment. A new surface treatment technique has been developed, consisting of multiple sequential passivation and relaxation stages, with each passivation step designed to grow approximately one monolayer of oxide. Varying the duration of the relaxation steps is shown to have significant effects on the surface morphology of the passive film.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)C379-C384
JournalJournal of the Electrochemical Society
Volume158
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Electrochemistry
  • Materials Chemistry

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Multi-step passivation of titanium in dilute sulphuric acid'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this