Effect of the Polyphosphate/Me Molar Ratio in an Aqueous Electrolyte on the Composition of Anodic-Spark Layers at Aluminum Alloys

The manner in which the molar ratio n = sodium polyphosphate]/Me cation] in aqueous electrolytes is related to the thickness h and the element content (EC) of anodic layers formed on aluminum and its alloys during electric microbreakdowns (sparks, microarcs) is established. The polyphosphate structure, the electrolyte pH, and the nature and charge of Me cation do not affect dependences of EC and h on n in the case of Mn(II), Pb(II), Mg(II), Zn(II), Ni(II), Y(III), and Eu(III). The film growth mechanism changes with n. The incorporation of P, Me(II), or Me(III) is due to thermolysis of precipitate from electrolyte containing hydrated polyphosphates of Me(II) or Me(III), the thermolysis occurring at the anode under the action of electric breakdowns.