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Abstract
Semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and food processing industries require highly clean and corrosion-resistant 316L stainless steel pipelines to prevent product contamination and ensure durability. This study employs an optimized electropolishing technique for small-diameter 316L stainless steel tubes, aimed at significantly reducing surface roughness and enhancing corrosion resistance to meet stringent industry standards. A comprehensive examination of the effects of electropolishing parameters—polishing time, current density, and temperature—on surface roughness and morphology was conducted. Optimal conditions were determined to be 105 seconds of polishing time, a current density of 50 A·dm-2, and a temperature of 60 °C. Under these conditions, the tube achieves a mirror-like finish with a surface roughness of 0.063 μm. Corrosion resistance was characterized using electrochemical testing and x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The electropolished tube exhibits superior corrosion resistance compared to the mechanically polished tube, which is attributed to its increased thickness and chromium-rich passive film.
期刊介绍:
ASM International''s Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance focuses on solving day-to-day engineering challenges, particularly those involving components for larger systems. The journal presents a clear understanding of relationships between materials selection, processing, applications and performance.
The Journal of Materials Engineering covers all aspects of materials selection, design, processing, characterization and evaluation, including how to improve materials properties through processes and process control of casting, forming, heat treating, surface modification and coating, and fabrication.
Testing and characterization (including mechanical and physical tests, NDE, metallography, failure analysis, corrosion resistance, chemical analysis, surface characterization, and microanalysis of surfaces, features and fractures), and industrial performance measurement are also covered