Corrosion Behaviors of Microarc Oxidation Coating and Anodic Oxidation on 5083 Aluminum Alloy

The microarc oxidation (MAO) coating and anodic oxidation coating were prepared on 5083 aluminum alloy. The surface morphology, elemental composition, and electrochemical behavior of the two coatings were analyzed. The results proved that the corrosion resistance of the MAO coating is superior than that of the anodic oxidation coating. The protective ability of the coating deteriorated gradually with the increase in immersion time. The corrosion process is controlled by ion diffusion throughout the coatings.