(1) Institute of Materials Science, University of Mining and Metallurgy, Al. Mickiewicza 30, PL-30-059 Kraków, Poland;(2) Jagellonian University, Ul. Karasia 8, PL-30-060 Kraków, Poland
Abstract:
The influence of silica addition and of the annealing on the structure and properties of phosphate coatings are investigated. It has been observed that silica stabilizes phosphates and reduces the transport of iron towards the surface.