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Surface modification technology of foamed ceramic-line components improves their corrosion resistance

Publish Time: 2024-12-10
Foamed ceramic-line components have broad application prospects in many industrial fields, such as chemical, petroleum, and environmental protection. However, they face the challenge of corrosion in harsh environments. Surface modification technology has become a key means to improve their corrosion resistance, which is extremely important for extending the service life of components and improving system stability.

In practical applications, foamed ceramic-line components may suffer from various types of corrosion, such as chemical corrosion and electrochemical corrosion. Chemical corrosion originates from chemical reactions with corrosive media. For example, in acidic or alkaline environments, the chemical bonds of ceramic materials may be destroyed. Electrochemical corrosion occurs in the presence of electrolyte solutions and potential differences, which will cause the surface of the material to gradually dissolve and damage, reduce the strength and sealing of pipeline components, and eventually cause serious problems such as leakage, affecting the safety and stability of the entire process.

In response to these corrosion problems, a variety of surface modification technologies have emerged. Common ones include coating technologies, such as ceramic coatings, metal coatings, etc.; ion implantation technology, which changes the chemical composition and structure of ceramic surfaces by injecting specific ions into them; and surface passivation treatment, which forms a dense passivation film on the surface. These technologies are designed to change the surface chemistry, microstructure or physical properties of foamed ceramic-line components to enhance their corrosion resistance.

Coating technology is a widely used surface modification method. Ceramic coatings such as alumina and zirconium oxide coatings have the characteristics of high hardness and high chemical stability, and can form a barrier on the surface of foamed ceramics to prevent corrosive media from contacting the base material. Metal coatings such as nickel-based and chromium-based coatings can use the corrosion resistance and self-repairing ability of metals to resist corrosion to a certain extent and self-repair when damaged, effectively reducing the corrosion rate.

Ion implantation technology changes the crystal structure and chemical bonding state of the surface by injecting specific ions (such as nitrogen, boron, etc.) into the surface of foamed ceramics. This makes the surface form a denser and more corrosion-resistant structure, while improving the hardness and wear resistance of the surface. The injected ions may also react with the corrosive medium to form an inert protective film, further enhancing the corrosion resistance.

Surface passivation treatment forms a passivation film on the surface of foamed ceramics by chemical or electrochemical methods. For example, in certain oxidizing environments, a passivation film of metal oxide or hydroxide will be formed on the surface. This film has extremely low solubility and good chemical stability, which can effectively isolate corrosive media and inhibit the occurrence of corrosion reactions, greatly improving the corrosion resistance of foamed ceramic-line components in specific environments.

The surface modification technology of foamed ceramic-line components has a significant effect on improving its corrosion resistance through various channels. Different modification technologies have their own advantages and applicable scopes. In practical applications, it is necessary to comprehensively consider and select appropriate surface modification methods based on specific use environments, corrosion types, and costs, so as to give full play to the performance advantages of foamed ceramic-line components and ensure the safe and efficient operation of industrial systems.
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