@misc{arrabal_characterization_and_2015, 
author={Arrabal, R., Mohedano, M., Matykina, E., Pardo, A., Mingo, B., Merino, M.C.},
title={Characterization and wear behaviour of PEO coatings on 6082-T6 aluminium alloy with incorporated α-Al2O3 particles},
year={2015},
howpublished = {journal article},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2014.10.048},
abstract = {Plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) coatings with incorporated α-Al2O3 particles were formed on 6082-T6 alloy. Effects of particle concentration on phase composition and wear behaviour were investigated. Tribological performance was compared with that of electrolytic hard chrome. Results suggested that α-Al2O3 particles are incorporated into the outer layer of the coatings either by deposition, electrophoresis or mechanical entrapment by the material ejected from the discharge channels. As a result, the outer layer shows lower porosity and increased hardness. Friction coefficients of untreated 6082-T6 alloy and hard chrome coating remained relatively unaffected as the normal load increased from 2 to 10 N. Friction coefficients of PEO coatings slightly increased with the applied load and were similar or slightly higher than those of hard chrome. PEO coatings with incorporated α-Al2O3 particles showed the lowest wear volumes among all tested materials, suggesting that they could be a promising alternative to hard chrome coatings.},
note = {Online available at: \url{https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2014.10.048} (DOI). Arrabal, R.; Mohedano, M.; Matykina, E.; Pardo, A.; Mingo, B.; Merino, M.: Characterization and wear behaviour of PEO coatings on 6082-T6 aluminium alloy with incorporated α-Al2O3 particles. Surface and Coatings Technology. 2015. vol. 269, 64-73. DOI: 10.1016/j.surfcoat.2014.10.048}}