


Passivation Layer Irregularities
Passivation-defect-contamination arises on metal surfaces. It forms through oxide layer disruptions and defect sites. This contamination, it shows unique regional patterns, clustered in natural zones. Formation follows exposure to air and residues, thus builds uneven coatings.
Removal challenges emerge in laser cleaning. Defects resist ablation, and contamination clings tightly. Material-specific behaviors vary: on steels, it disperses slowly; on aluminums, it scatters more readily. Treatment applies laser pulses, so surface cleans progressively. Challenges persist, yet efficiency improves with targeted adjustments. This contamination still demands precise control for complete removal.
Produced Compounds
Affected Materials

Aluminum

Brass

Brick

Bronze

Cast Iron

Ceramic Matrix Composites CMCs

Concrete

Copper

Granite

Iron

Limestone

Magnesium

Marble

Nickel

Porcelain

Sandstone

Slate

Stainless Steel

Steel

Terracotta

Titanium

Titanium Carbide

Tool Steel

Zinc

Titanium Alloy (Ti-6Al-4V)

Stainless Steel 316

Stainless Steel 304

Aluminum Bronze

Aluminum Nitride

Titanium Nitride
Passivation Layer Irregularities Dataset
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