Japan develops cost-effective coating for magnesium alloys

A research team from Tokyo Metropolitan University has developed an innovative coating technique for magnesium alloys to enhance their corrosion resistance.Asian Metal Copyright The technique forms a thick, uniform magnesium phosphate layer that enhances both chloride resistance and mechanical strength.Asian Metal Copyright The new process combines liquid-based chemical conversion coating with cavitation bubble effects, offering a cost-effective and efficient alternative to traditional vacuum coating methods, which are typically expensive and complex.

The technique forms a thick, uniform magnesium phosphate layer that enhances both chloride resistance and mechanical strength. This breakthrough presents a promising low-cost solution to boost the performance of magnesium alloys used in electric vehicles.

.Asian Metal Copyright The new process combines liquid-based chemical conversion coating with cavitation bubble effects, offering a cost-effective and efficient alternative to traditional vacuum coating methods, which are typically expensive and complexAsian Metal Copyright