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A Study on Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation Surface Treatments for Magnesium Alloy Eyeglass Frames  

Kim, Ki-Hong (Department of Optometry&Vision Science, Catholic University of Daegu)
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Journal of Korean Ophthalmic Optics Society / v.15, no.4, 2010 , pp. 313-317 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the surface characteristics of plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) surface treatment on AZ31 magnesium alloy eyeglass frames. Methods: The plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) surface was created by varying the DC voltage. The oxidation layer of coating was measured using phase analysis by X-ray diffraction. The microstructural morphology was observed using a scanning electron microscopy. Coating layer and the concentration of elements were investigated using the energy dispersive X-ray spectra. Results: The MgO XRD peak was increased as the voltage increased, and the density of the surface oxide film was also increased. The changes in the composition of the EDS also showed a good agreement. Conclusions: The compound oxide crystallization of PEO oxide film layer was done by increasing formation of MgO as the voltage increased. The treatment at 65V and 60 sec showed the best results at surface state, contact angles and salt spray test.
Keywords
Magnesium alloy; Plasma electrolytic oxidation; Eyeglass frame; PEO;
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