Effect of temperature control on tribological and corrosion properties of copper in cathodic cage plasma nitriding
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Abstract
Cathodic cage plasma nitriding (CCPN) is a proficient and cost-effective technique for surface modification of metallic samples that has been in use for the last two decades. The effectiveness of CCPN depends upon different controlled parameters. The main objective of the current study was to investigate the effect of temperature on CCPN performance. Copper (Cu) samples were nitrided at various temperatures (100–400 °C) for a fixed time of 4 h. The treated samples were investigated using a micro-hardness tester, x-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy, ball-on-disc wear tester, and potentiodynamic polarization. An improvement in hardness, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance has been reported with an increase in temperature. The treated samples possessed aluminum nitride (AlN), copper(I) nitride (Cu3N), copper(I) azide (CuN3), copper(II) azide (CuN6), and AlCu4 phases with intensity increasing with temperature. The current study clarified the reactivity of the CCPN system on treated samples in a broad manner. Untreated samples have shown abrasive wear at low temperatures, whereas adhesive wear is the predominant mechanism at high temperatures. At high temperatures, a low friction coefficient has been achieved due to smoother surfaces. Nitrided samples have shown an overall increased corrosion resistance with an increase in temperature.
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OpenAlex topics: Metal and Thin Film Mechanics · Advanced materials and composites · Aluminum Alloys Composites Properties
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Affiliations
Department of Physics, International Islamic University 1 , Islamabad 44000,
Corrosion Control Research Cell, Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, CEET, University of the Punjab 2 , 54590 Lahore,
Department of Physics, Quaid-i-Azam University 3 , Islamabad 45320,
Department of Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering, King Saud University 4 , 11451 Riyadh,
Center for Green Innovation, School of Mathematics and Physics, University of Science and Technology Beijing 5 , Beijing 100083,
Funding
King Saud University
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