Investigation of Copper Anodization Products with Temperature and Chemical Solution Changes
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The rapid breakdown anodization (RBA) process was used to modify the copper surface and produce copper oxide powder. The effects of the temperature and inhibitors like glycerol and ethylene glycol were studied. The rate of corrosion increased dramatically at low temperatures, whereas it decreased at high temperatures. Cubic Cu2O particles were formed on the anode. Their volumes increased with increasing temperatures. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) images show the production of semispherical particles in the powder formed at low temperatures, but these particles congregate and combine at high temperatures. After using the glycerol, octahedron and semispherical Cu2O particles were formed on the anode and cathode, respectively. The findings confirm the concept that the anodizing process's temperature may be utilized for controlling the oxide to metal ratio. Significant slowing of the anodic process occurs at high ratios for both inhibitors.
Authors: Mustafa Hashim, Haitham Salih
Institution: Mustansiriyah University
Language: English
Subfield: Materials Chemistry
Field: Materials Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
Funder: Mustansiriyah University
OpenAlex ID: W4403576470