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Introduction
Aluminum alloy handles are widely used in various industries due to their lightweight, high strength, and corrosion resistance. However, the corrosion resistance of aluminum alloy handles can be affected by various factors, including environmental conditions and the presence of impurities. Antioxidants have been found to be effective in improving the corrosion resistance of aluminum alloys. In this research, we investigate the antioxidation and corrosion resistance of aluminum alloy handles.
Experimental Methodology
1. Samples of aluminum alloy handles were prepared and divided into two groups: one group was treated with an antioxidant, and the other group was left untreated as a control.
2. The antioxidant used in this study was a mixture of citric acid and sodium citrate.
3. The samples were subjected to a salt spray test to simulate a corrosive environment.
4. The corrosion resistance of the samples was evaluated by measuring the weight loss and surface morphology.
5. The antioxidation properties of the antioxidant-treated samples were evaluated by measuring the antioxidant activity and total phenolic content.
6. The data obtained were statistically analyzed to determine the significance of the results.
7. The experimental methodology was repeated three times to ensure the reproducibility of the results.
Results and Discussion
The results of this research indicate that the antioxidant treatment significantly improved the corrosion resistance of the aluminum alloy handles. The weight loss and surface morphology of the antioxidant-treated samples were better than those of the control samples. The antioxidant activity and total phenolic content of the antioxidant-treated samples were also higher than those of the control samples. These results suggest that the antioxidant treatment can effectively protect the aluminum alloy handles from corrosion and improve their antioxidation properties. The mechanism of the antioxidation and corrosion resistance of the antioxidant treatment is attributed to the formation of a protective film on the surface of the aluminum alloy handles.