ISSN:
1573-4846
Keywords:
sol-gel
;
coatings
;
corrosion
;
morphology
;
atomic force microscopy
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract Atomic force microscopy (AFM) was used to study the performance of ≈80 nm thick Al2O3-TiO2-SiO2 sol-gel coatings on glass substrates following corrosion in 1 M NaOH solutions at 60°C. The as-prepared coatings were homogeneous on a nanoscale and displayed the “glass pattern” before corrosion. Layers with different compositions behaved differently during the corrosion process. Thus, TiO2 or TiO2-dominated layers had tetragonal-like crystals on their surfaces after corrosion, possibly of anatase composition. On the other hand, layers with a molar ratio Al2O3 : SiO2 near 1 : 2 displayed a pseudo-hexagonal morphology, possibly with a nepheline (Na2O · Al2O3 · 2SiO2) composition. Layers of 5Al2O3-40TiO2-55SiO 2 were corroded is a stepwise fashion and had no special surface morphology.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1008669728556
