| Abstract Scope |
As additive manufacturing is gaining attraction within the scientific community due to its capability to produce functional components, new metal powders are being developed for application in different areas. One such powder is 8620 low alloy steel, which has a wide range of use owing to its hardenability and excellent wear resistance. However, structural components e.g., engine crankshaft, camshaft, wrist pin, etc., made from 8620 steel face material degradation in corrosive environments. In this study, electrochemical performance of additively manufactured and wrought 8620 will be investigated via Potentiodynamic Polarization (PD) and Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) techniques in three concentrations of acetic acid- 5 %, 10%, and 15% in presence of 3.5% NaCl. The characterization of the corroded surface after PD will be conducted via Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS). The understanding obtained from this project can be used to design functional components for the automotive industry. |