Process and properties of spray-aluminized coating on cast iron

Aluminum-based coatings were prepared by flame spraying. After remelting and diffusion treatment, the phase, composition, friction and corrosion resistance were analyzed experimentally by using scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, energy dispersive spectrometer, wear tester. The results indicate that the surface phase consists of Al and FeAl3, inner layer phase mainly contains FeAl 3 and Fe2 Al5. The coating has higher micro-hardness than the underlying material, with a maximum of up to HV 950. In an experiment of high-temperature oxidation at 800℃ and 900℃, the spray-aluminized samples show almost no weight gain, and the antioxidant properties of cast iron improve substantially (by dozens of times). In addition, the samples show excellent wear and corrosion resistance.