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Zihan Liu1, Hailin Lu1, Yuesheng He1
1Group of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, College of Mechanical & Electronic Engineering, Xi'an Polytechnic University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710048, China.
Abstract:
This study explores the effect of potassium permanganate (KMnO4) concentration on the microarc oxidation (MAO) coatings of high-purity copper. Results show that the KMnO4 addition reduces overall porosity but enlarges individual pores. The resulting manganese oxides increase coating thickness, hardness, roughness, and impart transient hydrophobicity. Tribological tests confirm improved wear resistance under high loads. Although larger pores slightly reduce corrosion resistance, the coating still protects the substrate. Additionally, the coating growth mechanism is clarified, providing a basis for optimizing MAO coatings on pure copper through secondary processing.
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