The micromagnetic field of magnetic materials helps to
improve
the anticorrosion properties, so magnetic enhancement measures may
bring considerable corrosion inhibition ability. Based on the magnetic
generation mechanism of ZnO, the concentration of oxygen vacancy in
the crystal lattice was regulated by the doping of magnetic metal
Co, the introduction of nonmetallic N, and light treatment, so as
to achieve a gradual increase in magnetism. The increased magnetism
meant that micromagnetic fields could control electron transport to
a greater extent, slowing the rate of corrosion. Moreover, an external
magnetic field was applied to the corrosion system and resulted in
the formation of a dense secondary protective film on the surface.
Results showed that for the corrosion resistance of Co/N codoped ZnO (CNZO)
dilute magnetic solid solutions (DMSs), the composite impedance value
increased by 1204.0% compared to the pure epoxy coating, and the impedance
value increased again by 4100 ohm·cm2 after the application
of an external magnetic field and is 5.73 times that of ZnO. This
work also confirmed that the magnetic properties of ZnO-based DMSs
were positively correlated with the corrosion resistance, which provided
guidance for the design of corrosion inhibition materials in other
systems.