Tribioelectrochemical Corrosion Behavior of the CNT‒Aluminum 7039 Composite

Renowned for its exceptional specific strength and durability, 7039 aluminum alloy is a great choice for a variety of industrial uses, such as military vehicles, biological, light transport bridges and cryogenic pressure vessels. The aim of this research is to increase the use of 7039 aluminum composites reinforced with carbon nanotubes (CNT) in electrical and biological applications. The mechanical properties of four different batches of carefully manufactured composites with different CNT contents were thoroughly evaluated. The results show that the stir casting approach successfully integrates CNTs into the aluminum matrix, highlighting the feasibility of the technology for composite manufacturing. X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy studies validated the homogeneous dispersion of CNTs in the aluminum matrix, which is critical for the structural strength and functionality of the composites Furthermore, this study was validated by comparative simulation of open circuit potential the present potential model is a useful framework for understanding tribioelectrochemical behavior potential curves with real electrochemical corrosion data.