Comportamento tribocorrosivo do aço inoxidável e de ligas de titânio em meio salino

Abstract

In this study, tribocorrosion tests were performed in stainless steel AISI 304L, commercially pure titanium (CPTI) and Ti6Al4V titanium alloy in 0.9% m/v NaCl aqueous solution of. Titanium alloy sample with laser remelting treatments were also tested. A pin-on-disc tribometer with alumina counterbody was used. In situ electrochemical techniques of open circuit monitoring, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, polarization curves and zero resistance ammeter were employed. Results indicate tribocorrosion wear of titanium alloys is more intense than that observed in stainless steel, presenting more irregular surface profiles. Analysis of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy showed all materials used have a fast recovery of the passive layer, showing modulus and phase slightly smaller than those measured prior to wear. Under friction, impedance diagrams show a strong reduction of the modulus. Under rubbing, exponent α of the constant phase element (CPE) reaches its lowest value, while γ parameter is maximum. Polarization curves show lower corrosion potential and higher corrosion current density during rubbing. Laser remelting treatments, although changes microstructure and surface hardness of the samples, does not indicate an apparent change in electrochemical parameters under tribocorrosion, as well as in coefficient of friction. In zero resistance ammeter tests, it was possible to estimate the current measured in ZRA using an electrical equivalent circuit. Power spectral density of the potential and current signals exhibits the rotation frequency (1.25 Hz) and its harmonics. For lower frequencies (below 10 mHz), the decay follows 1⁄ ² and 1⁄ roll-off for signals of potential and current, respectively.