Influence of alloying elements on the electrochemical behavior of cobalt Co–Si–B–Fe–Cr amorphous-nanocrystalline alloys in a 1 M KOH solution
摘要
Electrochemical behavior of as-cast and nanostructured Co77Si11B12, Co72Fe5Si11B12, Co68Cr9Si11B12, and Co72Fe2.5Cr2.5Si11B12 alloys in a 1 M KOH solution was investigated. Alloying with chromium shifts the corrosion potential to −0.43 V and increases the corrosion current density to 1.03 × 10−2 mA/cm2. The Cr-containing alloy exhibits a two-order decrease in corrosion current due to the formation of stable oxide films after annealing. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive analysis (EDX) confirmed surface enrichment with oxygen and chromium, indicating the formation of a protective layer. The addition of iron shifts the corrosion potential to −0.75 V; however, nanostructuring reduces the electrochemical activity and enhances surface passivation. The behavior of the Co72Fe2.5Cr2.5Si11B12 alloy is similar to the base composition of the Co77Si11B12 alloy.