Protective Micro-Arc Oxidation Surface Coating on AZ80 Forged Magnesium Alloy

Magnesium alloysMagnesium alloy, with a high weight-to-strength ratio, have attracted considerable attention for lightweight applications, especially in automotive industry. However, their inferior corrosionCorrosion properties when in contact with aqueous solutions, salt, and other metals have become a significant hindrance to more widespread use of magnesium alloysMagnesium alloy. Surface coatingSurface coating has been considered an economic …