Study on the Structures and Properties of Ni-W-B-CeO2 Composite Coatings Prepared by Pulse Electrodeposition

The aim of this research is to pulse co-deposit nano-CeO2 particles into Ni-W-B alloy coatings in order to improve the surface properties. The influence of pulse frequency and duty circle on deposition rate, microhardness and microstructures, and the influence of heat treatment temperature on phase structures, microhardness and abrasivity of Ni-W-B-CeO2 composite coatings were investigated. The results indicated that the pulse co-deposition of nickel, tungsten, boron and nano-CeO2 particle from the bath which nano-CeO2 particle was suspended by high speed mechanical stirring led to the Ni-W-B-CeO2 composite coatings, possessing better microhardness and abrasion resistance when heat-treated at 400℃ for 1h. The microhardness as-deposited with 636Hz and the deposition rate with 0.0281mm·h-1 was the highest at pulse frequency with 1000Hz and pulse duty circle with 10%. Microstructures analysis displays that decreasing pulse duty cycle leads to refinement in grain structures and the improvement of microstructures. X-ray diffraction shows that the composite coating as-deposited was mainly in the amorphous state and partially crystallized, but when heat treated at 400℃, the crystallization trend was strenthened further.     

超声辅助电沉积Ni-Co/ZrO_2复合镀层的性能研究

采用超声辅助电沉积方法将Ni-Co/ZrO_2纳米复合镀层电镀到铜板表面。在不同纳米粒子添加量下,通过线性扫描伏安(LSV)和交流阻抗(EIS)对电沉积过程进行电化学表征,通过SEM、EDS对镀层的组成和表面形貌进行研究,并分别利用显微硬度计和摩擦磨损试验仪对复合镀层的力学性能和摩擦磨损性能进行表征。结果表明,超声的引入能够有效降低镀液中颗粒的团聚量,提高镀层中纳米粒子的复合量,从而改善复合电沉积过程以及镀层性能。在纳米粒子浓度为10g/L时,镀层的表面形貌、摩擦性能和硬度等性能最优。     

工艺参数对超音速火焰喷涂Fe基非晶涂层性能的影响

Fe基非晶涂层具有优异的耐磨、耐蚀性能,以及较高的性价比,适合在表面防护涂层领域广泛应用。本文通过正交试验研究了煤油流量、氧气流量、送粉速率、喷涂距离对超音速火焰喷涂制备的Fe基非晶涂层的孔隙率、硬度、耐磨性能的影响。采用图像法、显微硬度计和摩擦磨损试验机分别对Fe基非晶涂层的孔隙率、硬度、耐磨性能进行了表征。采用X射线衍射仪和扫描电镜分别对涂层的相组成和显微结构进行了表征。通过极差分析法分析得出以涂层孔隙率最低为目标的优化制备工艺,最佳喷涂工艺参数为:煤油流量0.41 L/min,氧气流量830 L/min,喷涂距离430 mm,送粉速率40 g/min。结果表明:送粉速率和氧气流量对涂层孔隙率影响较大,进而影响涂层的硬度及耐磨性能。孔隙率随着氧气流量和送粉速率的增加而增加,随着煤油流量和喷涂距离的增加而降低。制备的Fe基非晶涂层硬度达到1158.9HV0.2,孔隙率为1.22%,磨损实验的质量损失量只有316L不锈钢的一半。     

Synthesis and Properties of Pulse Electrodeposited Ni-CeO2 Nanocomposite

Ni-CeO₂ nanocomposite coatings were pulse electrodeposited from the Watt??s electrolyte containing different concentrations of nanosized CeO₂ particles (10, 20, 30, 40, and 50?g/L). The microhardness, thermal stability, and corrosion resistance of these coatings were evaluated and compared with those of pure nanocrystalline Ni deposited under the same conditions. The results show that the Ni-CeO₂ nanocomposite coating, synthesized from the electrolyte containing 30?g/L CeO₂, has significantly higher hardness, thermal stability, and corrosion resistance than those of the pure nanocrystalline Ni and other Ni-CeO₂ nanocomposite coatings.     

Study on preparation and properties of CeO2/epoxy resin composite coating on sintered NdFeB magnet

The CeO₂/epoxy resin composite coating was deposited on NdFeB substrate by cathode electrophoresis method for enhancing the anticorrosion and anti-wear performances. The morphologies and structures were characterized by a scanning electron microscope and an X-ray diffractometer. The micro hardness of the composite coating was evaluated by a microhardness tester. The corrosive behaviors of the coatings were studied by potentiodynamic polarization curve, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and neutral salt spray tests. The concentration of CeO₂ nanoparticles (NPs) in the electrophoresis bath was optimized according to the coating structures and anticorrosion performances. The results show that CeO₂ NPs can enhance the microhardness of the composite coatings. Moreover, the nanoparticles disperse uniformly in the matrix when the concentration is lower than 30 g/L. The microhardness of CeO₂/epoxy resin (30 g/L) composite coating is about 63% higher than that of the blank epoxy resin coating. And the NSS time of the CeO₂/epoxy resin (30 g/L) composite coated sample can reach 1248 h. Meanwhile, the composite coatings possess no deteriorate influence on the magnetic properties of NdFeB substrates. The anticorrosion mechanisms of the composite coatings on the NdFeB substrate are deeply discussed.     

Structure and Mechanical Properties of Ni-P-Nano Al2O3 Composite Coatings Synthesized by Electroless Plating

Ni-P-nano Al2O3 composite coatings were deposited by electroless plating,and their microstructures were observed by SEM（scanning electron microscope）.The microhardness and the wear resistance of the Ni-P-nano Al2O3 composite coatings were measured using microhardness tester and block-on-ring tribometer,respectively,and the comparison with those of Ni-P coatings or Ni-P-micro Al2O3 coating was given.The influences of aging temperature on their hardness and wear resistance were analyzed.The results showed that the nano Al2O3 particles were distributed uniformly in the Ni-P-Al2O3 coatings.Among three kinds of Ni-P based coatings,the hardness and wear resistance of Ni-P-nano Al2O3 coatings were largest,and the maximum values could be obtained at 400 ℃.This indicated that the precipitation of nano Al2O3 particles would improve the hardness and wear resistance of the Ni-P coatings.     

Preparation of High-Surface Area Nano-CeO2 by Template-Assisted Precipitation Method

The high-surface area nano-CeO2 was prepared by Ce（NO3）3 by precipitation method, with surfactant cetyhrimethyl ammonium bromide （CTAB） as templating agent. The effects of the precipitating agents, reaction temperature, ageing time, and calcination temperature on the surface area, as well as the pore structure and the mean crystallite size of nano-CeO2 were studied. It was found that the reaction of Ce（NO3）3 with NaOH in the presence of CTAB at 90℃ for 12 h yieldsed a cerium oxide/surfaetant mixture, which after calcination at 400℃ resulted in high-surface area nano-CeO2. The mean crystallite size of CeO2 was approximately 6 nm, surface area was in excess of 200 m^2· g ^- 1, pore size was approximately 9 nm, and the pore distribution was concentrative. Moreover, the surface area can still reach 147 m^2·g^- 1 after calcination at 700 ℃, which showed the good thermal stability of the CeO2. The number of oxygen vacancies in the structure of CeO2 corresponded with the surface area of CeO2, and the high surface area was propitious to the formalion of oxygen vacancies.     

Fabrication and Characterization of Ni-SiC Nanocomposite Coatings on Al Substrates by Ball Impact Deposition Method

Micron-size Ni and SiC powder mixtures were used to prepare Ni-SiC nanocomposite coatings on an Al substrate by employing a high-energy ball milling technique. Ni:SiC weight ratio was varied over a wide range to explore the effect of the charge composition on the microstructure, composition, microhardness, and wear properties of the depositions. It was observed that the composition of the produced coating was correlated to the charge composition in a complex manner, which suggests that deposition rates for Ni and SiC particles significantly vary depending on the charge composition; SiC deposition rate was higher than that of Ni when Ni:SiC weight ratio was greater than 3:1. Diffusion of Al from the substrate into the Ni matrix provided evidence for the metallurgical bonding at the interface. Both microstructural and mechanical properties of the produced coatings were found to be crucially dependent on the charge composition. By increasing the SiC content in the charge from about 5 to 33 wt pct, the mechanical properties enhanced due to the dispersion strengthening effect of the incorporated SiC particles in the coatings and the crystallite size of the Ni matrix decreasing to the nanometer range. However, a further increase resulted in the formation of a coating with a poor degree of compaction. It was found that the composite coating with about 15 vol pct SiC, produced from the charge with Ni:SiC weight ratio of 2:1, showed a microhardness as high as 830 HV_0.05 along with excellent wear resistance. Despite the current sample size limitations for applying high-energy ball milling, the present findings demonstrate that the adopted technique holds good prospect for the synthesis of nanostructured metal matrix composite coatings with enhanced and tunable properties.

     

Al2O3含量对Ni-W-Al2O3复合镀层性能的影响

采用直流电沉积技术在45#钢基体上制备Ni-W-Al2O3复合镀层,通过显微硬度计、摩擦磨损试验机、划痕仪等研究Al2O3颗粒含量对复合镀层的力学性能及摩擦磨损性能等的影响,并用SEM、XRD对复合镀层的表面断面形貌、物相结构进行分析.结果表明,Ni-W-Al2O3复合镀层为晶态结构,其耐磨性能明显优于Ni-W镀层,且随着Al2O3颗粒含量的增加,复合镀层的摩擦系数呈现出先减小后增大趋势.磨损形式主要表现为粘着磨损与磨粒磨损.复合镀层与基体之间结合牢固,结合力大小约为70~80 N.当Al2O3含量为5 g/L时,复合镀层的综合性能最优.     

Probe into deposition mechanism of double pulse electrodepositing Ni-W-P matrix composite coatings containing CeO₂ and SiO₂ nano-particles

Ni-W-P matrix composite coatings reinforced by CeO2 and SiO2 nano-particles were prepared on common carbon steel surface by double pulse electrodeposition and the deposition mechanism was discussed.The results showed that the composite coatings with amorphous structure were obtained as-deposited.The initial growth behavior had alternatives and the nucleation was inhomogeneous because of obvious composition fluctuation.With the pulse deposition time increasing,some pearlite microstructures of the substrate were covered by some deposits and the composition fluctuation disappeared.Forward pulse currents promoted to form a great number of atomic beams composed of Ni,W and P atoms or CeO2 and SiO2 nano-particles as the core,which inhabited the growth of atomic beams.Reverse pulse currents eliminated concentration polarization and dissolved some surface boss of atomic beams.The solution of W and P atoms within Ni grains and embedding of CeO2 and SiO2 nano-particles within Ni-W-P matrix metal made atomic arrangement disordered.Finally,the atomic beams grew to amorphous small particles.     

Characteristics and properties of Cu/nano-SiC and Cu/nano-SiC/graphite hybrid composite coatings produced by pulse electrodeposition technique

In this study, Cu/SiC and Cu/SiC/graphite nano-composite coatings were prepared by using pulse current electrodeposition technique. The effects of pulse parameters and graphite particles concentration of the bath on co-deposition of these particles were investigated. Morphology, composition, structure, microhardness, tribological behaviour and corrosion properties of Cu/SiC/graphite coatings were studied and compared to those of the substrate and Cu/SiC films. The results revealed that the optimum current density, pulse frequency and duty cycle for obtaining the highest graphite content within the coatings were 12?A?dm^?2, 15?Hz and 5%, respectively. According to X-ray diffraction results, all the coatings had face-centred cubic structure, but with different preferred orientations. While Cu/SiC coatings had higher hardness and corrosion resistance than the Cu/SiC/graphite hybrid composites, the lowest wear rate was obtained at Cu/6.8vol.-% SiC/6.7vol.-% graphite hybrid composite film.     

Ni–ZrO2 Composite Coating by Electro-Co-Deposition

In the present investigation Ni–ZrO₂ metal matrix composite coatings were prepared on steel substrate using watt’s type solution through electro-co-deposition process with different weight percentages of zirconia powder dispersed in the bath. In the coating, nickel is present with faceted appearance along with ZrO₂. The microhardness and wear resistance of the coatings increase with increasing weight percentage of particles content in the coating. The hardness of the resultant coatings was found to be 325 VHN for pure Ni coating whereas 401VHN for Ni–ZrO₂ (15 g/l ZrO₂) coating depending on the particle volume in the Ni matrix. The results also showed that the wear resistance of the composite coatings was improved as compared to unreinforced Ni deposited material. Strengthening of the coating was attributed to the ZrO₂ dispersion and partially favorable texture.     

Influence of LaCl3 addition on microstructure and properties of nickel-electroplating coating

The influence of rare earth chloride LaCl3 ·7H2O addition on the microstructural features, phase structure, corrosion resistance and microhardness of nickel-electroplating was investigated. The Watts-type with different additive amounts of LaCl3·7H2O(0-1.2g/L) were used in the experiment. Surface morphologies of coatings were examined by scanning electronic microscopy (SEM), transmission electronic microscopy (TEM) was used to measure the coatings’ grain size and the microstructure of coatings was detected by X-ray diffraction (XRD). Corrosive investigation was carried out in 3.5 wt.% NaCl solution. The microhardness values of the coatings with different amounts of LaCl 3·7H2O were measured, and the mechanism of the variation in microhardness was studied. Results showed that the addition of rare earth lanthanum refined the grain size and improved the surface consistency of the coatings, meanwhile the microhardness and corrosion property of coatings were improved and achieved a maximum with arround 1.0g/L LaCl 3·7H2O addition in electrolyte. The preferred growth orientation of lanthanum doped coating was crystal face (200), meanwhile the La2 Ni7 phase was detected in the nickel coating by XRD and this was due to the induced co-deposition of elements La and Ni. The reason maybe was that the special out-layer electronic structure of element La raised the polarization of Ni cathode deposition, accelerated the nucleation of Ni and reduced hydrogen evolution from cathode surface.     

Probe into deposition mechanism of double pulse electrodepositing Ni-W-P matrix composite coatings containing CeO2 and SiO2 nano-particles

Ni-W-P matrix composite coatings reinforced by CeO₂ and SiO₂ nano-particles were prepared on common carbon steel surface by double pulse electrodeposition and the deposition mechanism was discussed. The results showed that the composite coatings with amorphous structure were obtained as-deposited. The initial growth behavior had alternatives and the nucleation was inhomogeneous because of obvious composition fluctuation. With the pulse deposition time increasing, some pearlite microstructures of the substrate were covered by some deposits and the composition fluctuation disappeared. Forward pulse currents promoted to form a great number of atomic beams composed of Ni, W and P atoms or CeO₂ and SiO₂ nano-particles as the core, which inhabited the growth of atomic beams. Reverse pulse currents eliminated concentration polarization and dissolved some surface boss of atomic beams. The solution of W and P atoms within Ni grains and embedding of CeO₂ and SiO₂ nano-particles within Ni-W-P matrix metal made atomic arrangement disordered. Finally, the atomic beams grew to amorphous small particles.     

Structural characterization and corrosive property of Ni-P/CeO2composite coating

Electroless Ni-P/nano-CeO2 composite coating was prepared in acidic condition, and its microstructure and corrosive property were compared with its CeO2-free counterpart. Scanning electronic microscopy (SEM), transmission electronic microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction spectrometer (XRD), and differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) were used to examine surface morphology and microstructure of the coating. Corrosive investigation was carried out in 3%NaCl+5%H2SO4 solution. The results showed that Ni-P coating had partial amorphous structure mixed with nanocrystals, whereas the Ni-P/CeO2 coating had perfect amorphous structure. In high temperature condition, Ni3P precipitation and Ni crystallization occurred in both coatings but at different temperatures, whereas the Ni-P/CeO2 coating had sintered phase of NiCe2O4 spinels. The anticorrosion property and passivity were improved in the CeO2-containing coating due to its less liability to undergo local-cell corrosion than its CeO2-free counterpart. During the co-deposition process, some Cen+ (n=3, 4) ions may be adsorbed to the metal/solution interface, hinder nickel's crystal-typed deposition and promote phosphorous deposition. The nano-CeO2 doping finally resulted in the coating' perfect amorphous structure and good anti-corrosive property.     

烧结熔覆钢表面镍基合金涂层的组织和性能

采用Ni25、Ni45、Ni60合金粉末通过烧结熔覆法在45钢表面制备出不同成分的镍基合金涂层。通过金相显微镜观察和X射线衍射分析等手段对合金涂层的组织形貌、相组成和界面结构进行研究,并对涂层显微硬度进行了测试。结果表明：通过烧结熔覆可以在45钢表面获得较为致密的镍基合金涂层。Ni25合金涂层组织主要为比较粗大的γ-(Ni, Fe)奥氏体以及少量的Cr₂₃C₆碳化物相;Ni45和Ni60合金涂层中除了γ-(Ni, Fe)奥氏体和Cr₂₃C₆碳化物之外,还出现了CrB硼化物。不同成分镍基合金涂层与45钢基体在界面处均形成了良好的冶金结合。当烧结温度1100℃、保温时间15 min时,涂层微观组织致密,硬质相颗粒尺寸较小,分布均匀。Ni60合金涂层的硬度最高,约为HV 735;Ni45合金涂层次之,约为HV 534;Ni25合金涂层硬度最低,只有HV 236。     

Preparation and tribological performance of electrodeposited Ni-TiB2-Dy2O3 composite coatings

TiB2 and Dy2O3 were used as codeposited particles in the preparation of Ni-TiB2-Dy2O3 composite coatings to improve its per-formance. Ni-TiB2-Dy2O3 composite coatings were prepared by electrodeposition method with a nickel cetyltrimethylanunonium bromide and hexadecylpyridinium bromide solution containing TiB2 and Dy2O3 particles. The content of codeposited TiB2 and Dy2O3 in the compos-ite coatings was controlled by adding TiB2 and Dy2O3 particles of different concentrations into the solution, respectively. The effects of TiB2 and Dy2O3 content on microhardness, wear mass loss and friction coefficients of composite coatings were investigated. The composite coat-ings were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectrometer (ICP-AES) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) techniques. Ni-TiB2-Dy2O3 composite coatings showed higher microhardness, lower wear mass loss and friction coefficient compared with those of the pure Ni coating and Ni-TiB2 composite coatings. The wear mass loss of Ni-TiB2-Dy2O3 composite coatings was 9 and 1.57 times lower than that of the pure Ni coating and Ni-TiB2 composite coatings, respectively. The friction coefficient of pure Ni coating, Ni-TiB2 and Ni-TiB2-Dy2O3 composite coatings were 0.723, 0.815 and 0.619, respectively. Ni-TiB2-Dy2O3 composite coat-ings displayed the least friction coefficient among the three coatings. DY2O3 particles in composite coatings might serve as a solid lubricant between contact surfaces to decrease the friction coefficient and abate the wear of the composite coatings. The loading-bearing capacity and the wear-reducing effect of the Dy2O3 particles were closely related to the content of Dy2O3 particles in the composite coatings.     

原位合成SiC对铝基复合材料微观组织和力学性能的影响

以铝粉、硅粉、石墨粉为原料, 通过冷压真空烧结原位合成了含不同质量分数SiC颗粒的SiC/Al-18Si复合材料。利用X射线衍射仪, 扫描电子显微镜和能谱分析仪等设备手段表征了铝基复合材料的相组成和微观结构, 研究了原位合成SiC对复合材料微观结构、抗弯强度和显微硬度的影响, 分析了复合材料力学性能的变化规律。结果表明: 复合材料的基体相为Al相, 第二相为Si相和SiC相; 原位合成的SiC颗粒弥散细小的分布在Al基体中, 其颗粒尺寸主要分布在0.2~2.8 μm, 具有亚微米、微米级的多尺度特性; 随着SiC质量分数的不断增加, 复合材料的显微硬度增大, 同时颗粒的平均尺寸仅由0.81 μm增大到1.13 μm, 但仍均匀分布, 正是这种尺寸稳定性, 使得SiC/Al-18Si复合材料硬度远大于Al-18Si; 当SiC质量分数为30%时, 材料的显微硬度最高, 达到HV 134, 相较于Al-18Si提高了88%。     

Comparison in the Oxidation and Corrosion Behavior of Aluminum and Alumina-Reinforced Ni/Ni-Co Alloy Coatings

In this study, a comparison in the oxidation and corrosion behavior of Ni/Ni-Co aluminum and alumina-reinforced electrodeposited composites has been made. The developed coatings were characterized for the morphology, structure, microhardness, oxidation, and corrosion resistance. It was found that the incorporation of Al particles in NiCo matrix is higher (9 wt pct) compared to Ni matrix (1 wt pct). In the case of aluminum oxide particles, about 5 and 7 wt pct had been obtained in Ni and NiCo matrices respectively. The difference in the surface morphology was observed with respect to metallic (Al) and inert ceramic (Al₂O₃) particle incorporation. X-ray diffraction studies showed the presence of predominant Ni (200) reflection in the coatings. Also, peaks corresponding to Al and Al₂O₃ particles were present. The Ni/NiCo-Al coatings exhibited higher microhardness values at 1273 K (1000 °C) compared to alumina-reinforced coatings, indicating better thermal stability of the former coatings. The NiAl coating showed one and two orders of magnitude improved oxidation resistance compared to NiCoAl and Ni/NiCo-Al₂O₃ coatings, respectively. It was observed that the Ni-Al composite coating exhibited poor corrosion resistance in 3.5 pct NaCl solution compared to the other coatings studied.     

WC颗粒尺寸对超音速火焰喷涂WC–10Co4Cr涂层组织及力学性能的影响

采用超音速火焰喷涂技术(high velocity oxygen-fuel, HVOF)制备了纳米结构、亚微米结构及常规结构的WC-10Co4Cr涂层, 研究了沉积过程中颗粒尺寸对WC脱碳行为的作用, 分析了WC颗粒尺寸对复合涂层微观组织、硬度、断裂韧性及界面结合强度的影响。结果表明: 随着WC颗粒尺寸的增大, WC脱碳率和涂层孔隙率先增大后减小, 而涂层硬度和断裂韧性先减小后增大, 界面结合强逐渐降低。在100 g压痕载荷下, 亚微米和常规结构涂层硬度的Weibull分布呈双峰特征, 而在300 g压痕载荷下, 3种结构涂层硬度的Weibull分布均呈单峰特征, 这是3种结构涂层的WC脱碳程度、层间结合力和孔隙率综合作用结果。WC-10Co4Cr纳米结构涂层呈现出低脱碳率、高硬度、高界面结合强度和适中断裂韧性的优异综合性能。