Optimization of Process Parameters of Ni-TiN-CeO2 Binary Nanocomposite Coatings by Ultrasound-Pulse Electrodeposition
Ni-TiN-CeO2 nanocomposite coatings on 45 steel substrate were prepared by ultrasound-pulse electrodeposition. The effects of process parameters, such as CeO2 and TiN nanoparticles addition, cathode current density, positive pulse duty cycle and ultrasonic power on the Ni-TiN-CeO2 nanocomposite electrodeposition process were studied by orthogonal experiments. The nanoparticles contents in the coating were determined, and the surface morphology of the coating was analyzed. The results show that the optimized process parameters are: the CeO2 particles addition of 40g/l, the TiN particles addition of 15g/l, cathode current density of 4A/dm2, positive duty cycle of 20%, and the ultrasonic power of 180W. Under the optimum condition, the desirable Ni-TiN-CeO2 nanocomposite coatings are prepared with higher particle content and better surface quality.