Effect of Pulse Current Electrodeposition on Structural, Mechanical and Corrosion Resistance Properties of Ni- TiO2 Nanocomposite Coatings

2021 ◽  
Vol 406 ◽  
pp. 292-299
Author(s):  
Shahnaz Siad ◽  
Saida Marmi ◽  
Abdelouahad Chala ◽  
Ameur Mekkaoui

Ni-TiO2 nanocomposite coatings were fabricated on mild steel surface by pulsed direct current (PC) electrodeposition. This process was carried out in pulsed current at (1, 10, 50) Hz and a duty cycle (25%, 50%, 75%) respectively, at a minimum current density of 0 & high current density of 4 A/dm2. In this work the properties of nanocomposite films were investigated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Vickers microhardness measurements and Tafel polarization tests. The composition of the electrodeposits was analyzed by energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX). It was found that the coated surface contained at maximum 16.30 % Ti and 35.48 % O. XRD studies revealed [111] preferred orientation. Hardness increased from 560.4 Hv for Ni-TiO2 (F=10 Hz, DC=75 %) nanocomposite coating to 645.7 Hv for Ni-TiO2 (F=10 Hz, DC=25 %) nanocomposite coating. The corrosion resistance of Ni-TiO2 coatings was evaluated by potentiodynamic polarization studies in 3.5 % NaCl solutions. The Pulsed current offer composite coatings with uniform surface, high microhardness and enhanced corrosion resistance significantly for F=10Hz and DC=25 %.

2014 ◽  
Vol 633-634 ◽  
pp. 787-790
Author(s):  
Lin Wang ◽  
Jin Lin Lu ◽  
Cheng Wei Li ◽  
Shu Mei Kang

In order to improve the corrosion resistance of Ni-nanoZrO2 composite coatings. By orthogonal test method,the process for composite electroplating of Ni-ZrO2 was optimized involved current density、bath temperature、the ZrO2 particle concentration. Corrosion resistance and the hardness were tested, microstructure was observed with a scanning electron microscope. The optimized technological conditions are:current density i4A/dm2,bath temperature 45°C, nanoZrO2 addition 7g/L. In this optimum process condition, corrosion current density is 6.186×10-6 A/cm2, corrosion resistance is good, and its hardness is much better than pure nickel plating, also a flat morphology and compact microstructure Ni-ZrO2 nanocomposite coating is get.


2015 ◽  
Vol 827 ◽  
pp. 332-337
Author(s):  
Asep Ridwan Setiawan ◽  
Marsetio Noorprajuda ◽  
Aditianto Ramelan ◽  
Rochim Suratman

In the present work, Zn-ZrO2 nanocomposite coatings were deposited on the copper substrate through DC and pulse electrodeposition technique with low current density (10 mA/cm2). The effect addition of ZrO2 nanoparticles and pulse current were studied. The surface morphology, microhardness and erosion resistance of Zn-ZrO2 nanocomposite coating were evaluated. The result shows that, with the addition of ZrO2 particles, the surface morphology of Zn-ZrO2 nanocomposite coating was smoother. Phase identification by XRD confirm that Zn layer had been sucessfully deposited. The presence of ZrO2 nanoparticles was not detected. Compared to DC, pulsed current electrodeposition technique showed higher cathodic efficiency, better microhardness and good erosion resistance.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
R Mohanreddy ◽  
B M Praveen ◽  
A Alhadhrami

Abstract Pure nickel (Ni) coating and nickel – vanadium pentoxide (Ni-V2O5) nanocomposite coatings have been developed on mild steel substrates by direct current (DC) & pulse current (PC) methods of electrodeposition using sulfamate electrolyte bath by optimizing all the suitable parameters. The surface morphology and texture characterization of pure Ni coating and Ni-V2O5nanocomposite coatings were analyzed by spectroscopic techniques such as Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) equipped with an attachment for Energy Dispersive Spectrometry (EDS) & X-ray Diffraction (XRD) spectroscopy analysis. The SEM study confirmed surface morphology of the pure Ni coating was changed by the incorporation of V2O5 nanoparticles in the nickel metal matrix and chemical composition of all the coatings was determined by EDS. XRD study proved highly corrosion resistant nanocomposites show preferred orientation towards (111) plane. The corrosion rate of all the coatings was investigated in 3.5% corrosive medium using electrochemical techniques such as Tafel extrapolation and AC impedance. The coatings developed by PC show enhanced corrosion resistance behavior compare to coatings developed by DC. The 0.125g/L Ni-V2O5nanocomposite coating obtained by PC show more widened semicircle with high Rp value and has more positive shift with high corrosion resistance during AC impedance and Tafel extrapolation analysis respectively. The coatings developed by PC showed improved micro hardness compare to coatings developed by DC during micro hardness testing of all the coatings.


2010 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 096369351001900 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinsong Chen ◽  
Yinhui Huang ◽  
Chanzhou Wei ◽  
Bin Qiao ◽  
Jianming Yang ◽  
...  

Ni-Al2O3 nanocomposite coatings were fabricated by jet electrodeposition process. Effect of concentration of Al2O3 in the electrolyte, current density and electrolyte jet speed on nano-Al2O3 content were analyzed. The composite coatings’ micro structure, energy spectrum was observed under the scanning microscope(SEM). Effect of nano-Al2O3 content on the microhardness and corrosion resistance were evaluated. The results shows that the Ni deposited layers have nanocrystalline micro structure with average size of 50 nm. Al2O3 particles are well dispersed in layer and the particles content is up to 12.2 at %. Microhardness of the coating increase, bond strength and corrosion resistance of the coatings first increase then decrease with increase of Al2O3. content in coatings.


2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (01n03) ◽  
pp. 1940019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weihui Zhang ◽  
Di Cao ◽  
Yanxin Qiao ◽  
Yuxin Wang ◽  
Xiang Li ◽  
...  

Duplex Ni-P-TiO2/Ni coatings were deposited on the brass substrate by using two baths. Ni-P-TiO2 nanocomposite coatings were electroplated as the outer layer on the Ni-plated brass substrate by adding transparent TiO2 sol (0–50 mL/L) into the Ni-P plating solution. The microstructure, mechanical property and corrosion resistance of the duplex Ni-P-TiO2/Ni nanocomposite coatings were systemically investigated. The results show that the interface of duplex coating was uniform and the adhesion between two layers was extremely good. The microhardness of duplex Ni-P-12.5 mL/L TiO2 /Ni coating was [Formula: see text]616 HV[Formula: see text] compared to [Formula: see text]539 HV[Formula: see text] of Ni-P /Ni coating and [Formula: see text]307 HV[Formula: see text] of single Ni coating. Meanwhile, the wear resistance and the corrosion resistance of the duplex nanocomposite coating have also been improved remarkably compared with single Ni coating. However, adding excessive TiO2 sol (more than 12.5 mL/L) caused the agglomeration of TiO2 nanoparticles and led to a porous structure in the outer layer, resulting in the deterioration of coating properties.


2014 ◽  
Vol 59 (4) ◽  
pp. 1287-1292 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Srikomol ◽  
P. Janetaisong ◽  
Y. Boonyongmaneerat ◽  
R. Techapiesancharoenkij

Abstract The effects of current density and Ti particle loading in a plating bath on the morphology and hardness of Ni-Ti composite coatings via an electrochemical-codeposition process were investigated. The Ti-reinforced Ni-matrix composite coatings were codeposited on copper substrates using a Ni-ion electrolytic solution stably suspended with -45 micron Ti particles. Within the current studied range, the coatings’ Ti contents are in the range between 46 and 62 at.%. The morphology appeared to vary with current density. Structures of the Ni-Ti composite coatings produced under low current density conditions revealed denser structures, which is in contrast to the more porous structures noted in the coatings produced under high current density. An initial increase of current density from 100 to 150 mA/cm2 also tends to raise Ti coating content. The reinforcement of Ti particles in the coatings also increased their hardness, which is attributed to the possible role of the embedded Ti particles in hindering matrix deformation. The effect of Ti loading on the coating’s Ti contents was not significant under conditions used in the present study


2011 ◽  
Vol 399-401 ◽  
pp. 2055-2060
Author(s):  
Ji Bo Jiang ◽  
Wei Dong Liu ◽  
Lei Zhang ◽  
Qing Dong Zhong ◽  
Yi Wang ◽  
...  

Ni–B4C composite coatings on carbon steel substrates with various contents of B4C nano-particulates were prepared by electrodeposition in Ni plating bath containing B4C nano-particulates. Microhardness, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Tafel polarization and Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) measurements were used to compare pure nickel coatings and Ni–B4C composite coatings. Pure Ni coating microhardness is lower than that of Ni–B4C coatings and the microhardness of the composite coatings increases with the increase of the content of B4C nano-particulates. The effects of various contents of B4C nano-particulates on the corrosion resistance were investigated and it was found that the best anti–corrosion property of Ni–B4C composite coatings is at 6 g/L B4C in the bath formulation.


2013 ◽  
Vol 395-396 ◽  
pp. 174-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Yang Xu ◽  
Yu Jun Xue ◽  
Fang Yang ◽  
Chun Yang Liu ◽  
Ji Shun Li

Ni-ZrO2-CeO2nanocomposite coatings were prepared by pulse electrodeposition. The effect additions of ZrO2and CeO2nanoparticles, average current density, duty ratio and frequency of pulse current on nanoparticle contents of Ni-ZrO2-CeO2nanocomposites were studied. The surface morphologies and microhardness of different nanocomposite coatings (Ni-ZrO2, Ni-CeO2, Ni-ZrO2-CeO2) were analyzed. The results show that, with the average current density, duty ratio and frequency increased, the nanoparticle contents increased at first and then decreased. Compared with Ni-ZrO2and Ni-CeO2, the surface morphology of Ni-ZrO2-CeO2nanocomposite coating showed better smooth surface and more compact microstructure, the microhardness was also higher.


2010 ◽  
Vol 97-101 ◽  
pp. 1235-1238 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Jun Xue ◽  
Chen Shen ◽  
Ji Shun Li ◽  
Hang Li ◽  
Dong Hong Si

Ni-Y2O3 nanocomposite coating was electrodeposited from a nickel sulfamate solution containing Y2O3 particles and ultrasonic was applied during the process of the electrodeposition. The surface morphology and microstructure of the composite coatings were analyzed by a scanning electronic microscope (SEM) and a high-resolution transmission electron microscope (HRTEM). The corrosion resistence of the coatings was evaluated in the solution of 10 wt.% HCl aqueous solution. The results indicate that the Ni-Y2O3 nanocomposite coating shows a refined crystal grain and improved corrosion resistance compared with pure Ni coating. The Ni-Y2O3 nanocomposite coating prepared under ultrasonic condition exhibits a superior corrosion resistance due to the formation of denser structure and finer-grain scale.


2014 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
O. Kholkin ◽  
A. Kurbatov ◽  
Gary W. Beall ◽  
T. Djenizian ◽  
A.K. Galeyeva ◽  
...  

<p>A formation of protective composite coatings based on nickel and organic substance of inert nature, containing a corrosion inhibitor, encapsulated in a polymer shell, was studied. The microcapsules were synthesized in an aqueous-organic emulsion using the method of formation of shell of the modified gelatine on the surface of microdroplets. Composite coatings were obtained by electrochemical codeposition of nickel matrix and microcapsules, suspended in the electrolyte. Changes of surface morphology, microhardness and corrosive properties of coatings with respect to changes of deposition parameters of coatings were investigated.  The distribution of particle sizes in coatings depending on the current density was studied. It was shown that an increase in the mass fraction of the microcapsules in the coating leads to an increase in its corrosion resistance.</p>


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