The optimization of applied voltage for deposition of yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) on metal substrate and its electrochemical behavioural studies have become major concern for the preparation of nanostructured zirconia suitable for the realization of dental devices. In the present work, we report YSZ coating on 316L SS by electrophoretic deposition (EPD) process. Optimum coatings were obtained in the coating range of 60V-70V and a coating time of 5 minutes. The YSZ coated 316L SS samples were sintered under vacuum at 800 oC for 1 hr. Cubic phase of YSZ coated samples was observed by X-ray diffraction. FESEM analysis confirms that the YSZ particles were roughly spherical and distributed uniformly on 316LSS. The anticorrosion properties of the YSZ coated 316L SS samples were characterized in artificial saliva solution by electrochemical techniques. The electrochemical results confirm the coating of YSZ on the surface of 316L SS and it resist vigorous ions attack from artificial saliva.

Keywords: EPD, YSZ, 316L SS, Artificial saliva, Corrosion studies. Introduction Biocompatibility of