Effect of high-energy ball milling on corrosion resistance of Ti3AlC2/resin composite coating
摘要
Ti3AlC2, a typical MAX phase ceramic, possesses a unique combination of metallic and ceramic properties, making it an ideal candidate for anti-corrosion fillers. In this study, Ti3AlC2/epoxy composite coatings were fabricated using a cold spray method. To optimize the dispersion and filler size, raw Ti3AlC2 powders were refined via high-energy ball milling. The influence of milling parameters-time, speed, and ball-to-material ratio-on the phase composition, microstructure, and electrochemical corrosion behavior was systematically investigated. Results indicate that increasing the ball-to-material ratio and milling speed significantly refines the particle size without inducing phase decomposition. The optimal coating, prepared with a 20:1 ratio at 400 rpm for 10 h, exhibited the highest low-frequency impedance modulus of 6.15 × 105 Ω·cm2. The enhanced electrochemical barrier performance is attributed to the "labyrinth effect," where refined sub-micron Ti3AlC2 particles effectively seal the micropores in the resin matrix and prolong the diffusion path of corrosive ions.