Research progress on surface modification of zirconium alloys

doi:10.13251/j.issn.0254-6051.2022.12.043

Abstract

Abstract: Taking the surface modification technology of zirconium alloy as the main line, the types and research status of current modification methods were briefly described, and the principle, research progress, advantages and disadvantages of common surface modification preparation technologies such as physical vapor deposition, laser surface treatment, anodic oxidation, microarc oxidation and ion implantation were emphatically introduced. The theoretical problems to be solved and the technical bottlenecks to be overcome of the surface modification of zirconium alloys were discussed. Finally, the future research work and engineering application prospect of zirconium alloy surface modification were prospected based on the related research progress.

Key words: zirconium alloys, surface modification, physical vapor deposition, laser surface treatment, anodic oxidation, ion implantation

CLC Number:

TG178

Liu Zhanghui, Hu Haiyang, Wang Jiangang, Zhu Xiaoye, Ma Jing, Li Jianhui, Yu Huichao, Feng Zhihao. Research progress on surface modification of zirconium alloys[J]. Heat Treatment of Metals, 2022, 47(12): 258-268.

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