Aluminum is widely used in many industries like automotive, aerospace and construction because of its low weight, good mechanical strength and resistance to corrosion. This resistance comes mainly from a passive oxide layer that forms on its surface. However, when aluminum is exposed to harsh environments, especially those containing chloride ions in marine environments, this layer can break down and lead to localized corrosion, such as pitting. This study examined aluminum profiles at different processing stages, including homogenization and aging, anodizing and pre-anodizing followed by painting. Corrosion behavior of samples was studied using two electrochemical methods. Potentiodynamic polarization was used to measure corrosion rate and current density, while Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) helped to understand the behavior of protective layers and corrosion progression. Tests were carried out in a 3.5% NaCl solution at room temperature. EIS results were analyzed using equivalent circuit models to better understand electrochemical processes. Overall, this study shows how surface treatment affects corrosion resistance and highlights advantages of EIS in studying corrosion behavior in a more reliable and repeatable way.

This study investigates the corrosion resistance of EN AW 6060 aluminum alloy powder-coated samples, with and without pre-anodizing treatment. The samples were exposed to a 3.5% NaCl solution, which is known for its strong corrosive effects, and their corrosion behavior was evaluated using two electrochemical techniques: Potentiodynamic Polarization and Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS). The aim was to assess the effectiveness of powder coatings in enhancing corrosion resistance and to examine the role of surface preparation and prior treatments. Polarization tests provided corrosion current densities and corrosion rates, while EIS data were analyzed using equivalent electrical circuits to evaluate the integrity of the protective layers. The results show that powder coatings significantly improves corrosion resistance compared to uncoated aluminum and the combination of pre-anodizing followed by painting offers the highest protection. These findings confirm the improved performance achieved through multilayer surface treatments and support the application of powder coatings acting as a durable barrier against environmental factors.

Aluminium is widely used in many industries like automotive, aerospace and construction because of its low weight, good mechanical strength and resistance to corrosion. This resistance comes mainly from a passive oxide layer that forms on its surface. However, when aluminium is exposed to harsh environments, especially those containing chloride ions in marine environments, this layer can break down and lead to localized corrosion, such as pitting. This study examined aluminum profiles at different processing stages, including homogenization and aging, anodizing and pre-anodizing followed by The corrosion behavior of the samples was studied using two electrochemical methods. Potentiodynamic polarization was used to measure corrosion rate and current density, while Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) helped to understand how the protective layers behave and how corrosion progresses. The tests were carried out in a 3.5% NaCl solution at room temperature. The EIS results were analyzed using equivalent circuit models to better understand the electrochemical processes. Overall, the study shows how surface treatment affects corrosion resistance and highlights the advantages of EIS in studying corrosion behavior in a more reliable and repeatable way.