@inproceedings{31425581b7024d3c81441387bc11e4bc,
title = "Developing self-repairing oxides to protect zinc",
abstract = "Long-term corrosion protection of zinc can be naturally induced by zincs own corrosion products (zinc patina). This patina comprises of multiple layers, which includes a lowermost thin barrier oxide and upper precipitated layers. Natural densification (akin to a form of 'selfrepair') has been observed in portions of the precipitated layers; suggesting that it may be possible to engineer self-repairing oxides for the protection of zinc. With an aim to understand processes which could be leading to this natural densification; i) The corrosion of zinc has been studied as a function of pH; ii) the cathodic activity of zinc oxides has been investigated and also iii) the effect of certain anions namely chlorides and carbonates on zinc passivity has been clarified.",
keywords = "Oxide, Passivity, Self-repair, Zinc",
author = "S. Thomas and N. Birbilis and Cole, \{I. S.\}",
year = "2012",
language = "English",
isbn = "9781622769698",
series = "Annual Conference of the Australasian Corrosion Association 2012",
pages = "677--686",
booktitle = "Annual Conference of the Australasian Corrosion Association 2012",
note = "Annual Conference of the Australasian Corrosion Association 2012 ; Conference date: 11-11-2012 Through 14-11-2012",
}