Effects of magnetic fields on the phosphate conversion coating of AZ91D magnesium alloy

An external high parallel magnetic fields (MF) was imposed on the barium phosphate process of AZ91D magnesium alloy. The influences of the permanent MF on the morphology, the phase composition and the corrosion resistance of the barium phosphate coatings were studied using scanning electron microscope, X-ray diffraction, salt spay test. The results show that the coatings with MF are more compact, uniform, and smooth, and have better the corrosion resistance than without MF.