The structure and properties of electroless Ni–Mo–Cr–P coatings on copper alloy

In the present study, the quaternary Ni–Mo–Cr–P alloy coatings were deposited on copper alloy by an electroless deposition process. Crystallization behavior and the effect of heat‐treatment on hardness and corrosion resistance of Ni–Mo–Cr–P deposits were detailedly investigated. X‐ray diffraction (XRD) analysis shows that as‐deposited Ni–Mo–Cr–P coatings are Ni–Mo–Cr–P solid solution and mixed crystal structure; the trend of microcrystallinity increases with the introduction of additional types of metal element; Ni–Mo–Cr–P alloy coatings start to occur in the crystallization with the heat‐treatment temperature increasing. With an increase in the annealing temperature, the hardness improves and reaches the maximum value at 500 °C. Further, it is found that Ni–Mo–Cr–P coatings have superior corrosion resistance than Ni–P and Ni–Mo–P deposits after the analysis of electrochemical measurements. Moreover, corrosion resistance increases before annealed at 400 °C, but heat‐treatment at higher temperatures has a negative effect on the corrosion resistance of Ni–Mo–Cr–P alloy coatings.     

Electroless deposition of Ni-P composite coatings containing kaolin nanoparticles

Abstract

The ability to codeposit particulate matter in a matrix of electroless nickel has led to a new generation of composite coatings with unique properties, such as high hardness wear, abrasion, corrosion and high temperature oxidation resistance. In this paper, the authors report on the development of electroless Ni–P–kaolin composite coating, and the characteristic properties of the selected deposits were evaluated by scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray and X-ray diffraction techniques. A good rate of deposition of 12 μm h^?1 was observed for the optimised concentration of 6 g L^?1 of kaolin in the bath. For the optimised bath composition and operating conditions, the composite deposit was found to contain 81·7%Ni, 9·8%P and 10·5%kaolin. Heat treatment at 400°C for 1 h results in an increase in the hardness and wear resistance of the composite coating. The corrosion resistance is also highly enhanced by the incorporation of kaolin in the nickel–phosphorus matrix. The crystallite size of the composite coating is 20 nm, and the codeposition of kaolin follows the Langmuir adsorption isotherm.     

等温退火对Ni-P、Ni-W-P镀层的晶粒尺寸和显微硬度的影响

研究了不同镀态结构的Ni-P、Ni-W-P镀层经等温退火后，其晶粒尺寸和硬度随退火时间的变化规律，镀层的热稳定性以及成分、结构和晶粒尺寸对镀层硬度的影响规律。结果表明，W元素可以促进Ni-P合金的非晶化，显著提高Ni-P镀层的硬度；Ni-（W）-P体系纳米晶镀层具有较好的热稳定性；等温退火获得的三元Ni-W-P单相纳米晶镀层在耐磨、耐蚀性能方面均优于同类非晶态镀层。     

The wear characteristics of Ni-P-SiC composite coatings

The wear resistance of an electroless co-deposited Ni-8.73% P-SiC coating has been studied and the effects of microstructure and properties of the coating on wear have also been researched by comparing it with Ni-8.9% P, Ni-4.5% P-SiC and electroplated chromium coatings. It has been found that the high wear resistance of the Ni-8.73% P-SiC coating results from the SiC particle reducing the matrix grain size, increasing the coating hardness and resisting microcuts; and the Ni-P alloy matrix with high phosphorus content is hard and supports the SiC properly. The Ni-8.73% P-SiC coating is more wear resistance than the electroplated chromium coating as the latter surface is highly cracked and its high hardness will decrease quickly at high temperature.     

Hardness variation and corrosion behavior of as-plated and annealed Cr-Ni alloy deposits electroplated in a trivalent chromium-based bath

Cr-Ni alloy deposits with various concentrations of Cr, Ni were obtained with different electroplating current densities in a plating bath containing trivalent chromium and divalent nickel ions. The Cr-rich alloy deposit with a very high hardness of 1150 Hv can be obtained by annealing at 700 °C for 30 min. These alloys displayed poor corrosion resistance due to through-deposit cracking during annealing. For optimal hardness and corrosion resistance, we recommend a sequential two-step electrodeposition with Ni-rich alloy electroplating followed by Cr-rich alloy electroplating, or Cr/Ni alloy electrodeposition, to create a protective coating.     

Preparation and Properties of Electroless Ni-Cu-B Alloy Deposits

Two series of Ni-Cu-B deposits were prepared by electroless plating. The effects of the [Cu²⁺]/[Ni²⁺] molar ratio and concentration of KBH₄ in solution on the deposition rate, surface appearance, structure, composition, hardness, corrosion resistance and wettability have been studied. The high-B content deposits are amorphous and their structural change with annealing at different temperature results in changes of hardness of the deposits. For low-B content deposits, structures range from Ni-rich solid solution to Cu-rich solid solution with increasing (Cu²⁺]/[Ni²⁺] molar ratio; an intermediate solid solution is obtained near 0.024 (Cu²⁺]/[Ni²⁺] molar ratio. The corrosion resistance of the deposits is much better in basic media than acid, and their wettability is worse than Ni-B deposit and silver or gold wire.     

络合剂对Ni-P化学镀层在含硫介质中耐蚀性的影响

针对进口原油S含量高腐蚀严重的实际,用电化学和失重法研究方法,结合显微分析和X射线衍射分析手段,研究以柠檬酸和乳酸为络合剂的化学镀Ni-P镀层在Na2S介质中的耐蚀性。结果表明,利用两种络合剂形成的Ni-P镀层均为非晶态,其中以乳酸为络合剂的镀层含P量为10.04%,以柠檬酸为络合剂的镀层含P量为11.93%,在1.0%-2.5%的Na2S介质中,随着Na2S浓度的增加,阳极极化曲线的极化率增大,自腐蚀电位和自腐蚀电流降低。以乳酸为络合剂的镀层耐蚀性更好;两种络合剂形成的镀层在Na2S为1.5mass%时,腐蚀速度出现极大值。     

化学镀镍溶液光亮剂实验研究

通过大量实验,筛选出了酸性化学镀镍液中光亮剂的最佳配方,并对加光亮剂和未加光亮剂的镀后试片进行热处理,结果表明,加光亮剂镀层的显微硬度,耐磨性、耐蚀性更优越.     

Influence of Ultrasound on the Properties of Electroless Plated Nickel

Ultrasonic agitation during electroless plating nickel affects the structure and properties of the deposits. In this work, a complete study was made of the action of ultrasound on the plating rate, micro-hardness, phosphorus content and corrosion properties of electroless plated deposits. It was found that in the presence of the ultrasound, the plating rate and micro-hardness of as-deposited were increased by about 30 and 10 percent respectively, whilst the phosphorus content was decreased from 10.49 to 8.39 at%. The changes in these parameters, in turn, affect the corrosion behaviour of the electroless deposits. The deposit formed with ultrasound exhibited active corrosion characteristics, whilst the deposit formed without ultrasound had a passive behaviour in 0.2 M H²SO⁴ solution.     

化学沉积 Ni-Mo-P 和 Ni-P 镀层退火晶化组织及耐蚀性

目的研究化学沉积Ni-4.11%Mo-6.50%P和Ni-9.19%P合金镀层退火晶化转变特征,通过定量表征镀层的晶化程度、晶粒尺寸及结晶相的质量分数,建立显微组织与耐蚀性的关联。方法采用XRD衍射技术和Jade软件分析,定量表征镀层的晶化组织特征,由SEM/EDS测试确定镀层的成分及表面形貌,通过浸泡腐蚀实验及金相显微观察,对比两种镀层的耐蚀性。结果 Ni-Mo-P镀层在低于400℃退火时,只有Ni相结晶;在≥400℃退火时,发生Ni3P晶化反应,同时伴有Ni-Mo固溶体的形成,600℃时的晶化程度为88.13%。相比之下,Ni-P镀层中Ni3P相开始析出的温度降至300℃,600℃时的晶化程度达到91%。在相同温度进行热处理时,Ni-Mo-P镀层晶粒尺寸小于Ni-P镀层。在发生Ni3P晶化反应的温度下,两种镀层中Ni3P的晶粒尺寸总是大于Ni相。在0.5 mol/L的H2SO4中,对于Ni-Mo-P镀层,除300℃外,其他温度下的热处理均能显著改善其耐蚀性;而对于Ni-P镀层,镀态下具有最好的耐蚀性能。在10%的HCl溶液中,退火温度为600℃时,Ni-Mo-P镀层的耐点蚀性能更好;而Ni-P合金则相反,镀态及低温200℃退火后的耐点蚀性能最好。结论 Mo的共沉积提高了Ni-Mo-P镀层Ni3P的析出温度,降低了镀层的晶化程度及晶粒尺寸;与Ni-P镀层相比,高温退火的Ni-Mo-P镀层表现出了优异的耐点蚀性能,但耐硫酸均匀腐蚀的性能较差。     

钢铁件化学镀Ni-Cu-P合金工艺研究

在酸性化学镀Ni-P合金镀液中加入硫酸铜和光亮剂,成功研制了一种钢铁件的全光亮化学镀Ni-Cu-P合金工艺,检测了镀液和镀层性能,探讨了主要成分和工艺条件对化学镀Ni-Cu-P合金镀层性能的影响.结果表明,所形成的Ni-Cu-P合金镀层结晶细致、光泽高,具有较高的装饰性,镀层耐蚀性、耐磨性和镀液稳定性优于酸性化学镀Ni-P合金工艺.     

添加纳米TiO2的Ni-P化学复合镀层显微结构与性能

采用化学复合镀法制备了Ni-P-纳米TiO2复合镀层,研究了纳米TiO2添加对Ni-P复合镀层的显微结构、硬度、耐磨性、孔隙率及耐蚀性的影响,并讨论了其影响机理。结果表明:纳米TiO2粒子较为均匀地分布在Ni基镀层,未发生明显团聚;纳米TiO2粒子的弥散强化作用,使复合镀层具有较高的表面硬度和良好的耐摩擦性能,晶化热处理后的复合镀层表面硬度达到了10 925 MPa,耐摩擦性能也显著提高。添加纳米TiO2粒子后,镀层的孔隙率增加,耐碱和耐盐腐蚀的能力稍有降低,耐HCl溶液腐蚀的能力较差。     

Effect of heat treatment conditions on microstructure and wear behaviour of Al4Cu2Ni2Mg alloy

Al4Cu2Ni2Mg alloy is an age-hardenable aluminum alloy. The effect of different solution and aging heat treatment conditions on the microstructure, hardness and wear resistance of the alloy was studied. The cast specimens were solution treated and then artificially aged. Optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy were used to investigate the microstructures of the specimens. The hardness and wear tests were applied to understanding the effects of heat treatment. After aging for 8 h, the hardness of the alloy increases from HV₁₀ 96.5 to 151.1. Aging treatment for a longer duration causes a drop in the hardness because of over aging. Increasing the hardness of the alloy increases the wear resistance. As a result of all tests, solution heat treatment at 540 °C for 8 h and aging at 190 °C for 8 h were chosen for optimum heat treatment conditions for this alloy.     

Effect of Ni–P and Phosphate Intermediate Layers on Al<Subscript>2</Subscript>O<Subscript>3</Subscript> Coating Developed by Sol-Gel Method

Sol–gel method was used for applying of alumina coating on carbon steel substrate. Alumina sol was prepared with Al-isopropoxide as a precursor material. Specimens were coated with prepared alumina sol by dip coating technique. Either a film of Ni–P or phosphated intermediate layer has been pre-deposited on the carbon steel substrate by electroless plating to improve the adherence of alumina coating. The corrosion resistance of coatings in the presence of intermediate layers was evaluated by electrochemical measurement in 3.5% NaCl solution by open-circuit potential measurement at room temperature. The abrasive wear behavior of sol–gel coated specimens was measured in high stress conditions. The results indicate that, after applying an intermediate layer of phosphate or Ni–P by electroless plating technique, the wear and corrosion resistance of alumina coating have been improved. Moreover, the phosphate intermediate layer has been associated with a higher corrosion resistance, while the intermediate layer of Ni–P is more effective to improve the hardness and wear resistance of alumina coating.     

铝合金的前处理对其Ni-Co-P化学镀镀层沉积特性和耐腐蚀性能的影响

  通过扫描电镜(SEM)、能谱仪(EDS)和电化学站等技术研究了铝合金化学镀Ni-Co-P的“浸锌-闪镀法”和“预植法”两种前处理工艺对镀层的成分、表面形貌和耐腐蚀性能的影响.结果表明,铝合金化学镀Ni-Co-P前处理工艺决定Ni-Co-P镀层的形貌和耐腐蚀性能,对镀层的成分影响不明显;铝合金经“浸锌-闪镀法”前处理工艺处理后化学镀Ni-Co-P所得镀层的镀层耐腐蚀性能下降,并用原子氢-电化学联合理论解释了不同前处理对镀层形貌和耐腐蚀性能影响的原因.     

SiC颗粒尺寸对镍基复合镀层耐磨性和耐蚀性的影响

在正交实验基础上,对比研究微米SiC(平均粒径1.5 μm)和纳米SiC(平均粒径20 nm)增强复合镍基镀层的摩擦磨损行为和耐腐蚀性能.通过TEM、SEM、EDX和XRD等手段研究颗粒分散状态以及复合镀层的表面和截面形貌、成分及相结构.采用球-盘滑动摩擦磨损试验机研究复合镀层的耐磨性.电化学阻抗谱测量在3.5%的NaCl水溶液中进行.结果表明:微米级颗粒增强复合镀层可以获得更高的表面硬度,两种增强复合镀层具有相似的摩擦磨损行为.电化学阻抗谱分析表明:SiC颗粒的加入可以提高镀层的耐腐蚀性,且纳米颗粒复合镀层具有更好的耐蚀性.     

Role of nickel undercoat and reduction-flame heating on the mechanical properties of Cr-C deposit electroplated from a trivalent chromium based bath

In this study, a surface hardening method for Cr-C deposits using flame heating for a short period is proposed. The hardness and wear resistance behavior of as-plated and flame-heated Cr-C deposits were investigated. The Cr-C deposits were electroplated on high carbon tool steel in a bath with trivalent chromium ions. Experimental results show that Cr-C deposits with an extremely high hardness of ca. 1700 Hv can be achieved after reduction-flame heating for 1 s. Meanwhile, the wear resistance of Cr-C deposited steel was improved after flame heating. To increase the wear resistance and bonding strength of the Cr-C deposited specimen, pre-electrodeposition of a thin Ni deposit between the Cr-C deposit and the steel substrate is recommended. A Ni undercoat with a thickness of few micrometers could reduce the crack density in the Cr-C deposit and increase the bonding strength between the Cr-C deposit and the steel substrate. As determined by a microstructure study, the as-plated Cr-C deposit has an amorphous structure, but transforms to a crystalline structure after flame heating. The main hardening mechanism is a result of the precipitation of nanograined diamond membranes, which can be extracted by immersing the flame-hardened Cr-C deposit in an etching solution comprised of 33 vol.% HNO₃ and 67 vol.% HCl.     

化学镀Ni-Fe-P和Ni-Fe-P-B合金的耐蚀性研究

利用失重法和电化学测试法,对比研究以铝合金为基体化学镀Ni-Fe-P和Ni-Fe-P-B合金的耐蚀性.结果表明:这两种镀层浸泡在3.5%NaCl和10%NaOH溶液中均比浸泡在0.1mol/L H2SO4和1mol/L HCl中有更好的耐蚀性.另外,在3.5%NaCl和10%NaOH溶液中,Ni-Fe-P-B镀层合金比Ni-Fe-P有更好的耐蚀性;但是在0.1mol/L H2SO4和1mol/L HCl溶液中,Ni-Fe-P镀层合金却比Ni-Fe-P-B有更好的耐蚀性;     

TC4钛合金表面化学镀Ni-P合金耐磨层研究

利用化学镀方法在TC4钛合金表面成功制备结合力良好的Ni-P合金耐磨层,研究了提高镀层结合力的方法,结合SEM、XRD、EDS等现代物理分析方法分析了不同温度热处理后镀层的组织结构,从而建立不同热处理温度、镀层结构与镀层硬度和耐磨性能的关系。结果表明:二次浸锌活化方法和热处理能显著提高镀层与基体的结合强度,经600℃热处理后镀层结合力达到35N。基材的硬度HV为3780MPa,磨损量为9.6mg,镀态镀层的硬度HV为5760MPa、磨损量为7.7mg。随着热处理温度升高Ni3P相增多,该相的弥散分布使镀层硬度增加,最高硬度HV达到9790MPa,但400℃后硬度降低,这是由于Ni3P相随着热处理温度的继续升高而发生偏聚,使弥散强化程度下降;镀层的磨损量随着热处理温度的升高而减小,说明耐磨性能随着热处理温度的升高而增强,600℃热处理后,虽然镀层晶粒长大、粗化及镀层硬度降低,但此时镀层晶格的完整性最佳,镀层塑性和韧性提高,所以耐磨性能最好。     

Friction and wear behavior of electrodeposited amorphous Fe-Co-W alloy deposits

The microstructures, friction and wear behavior under dry sliding condition of electrodeposited amorphous Fe-Co-W alloy deposits heat treated at different temperatures were studied. A comparative study of hard chrome deposit under the same testing condition was also made. The experimental results show that the hardness and wear resistance of amorphous Fe-Co-W alloy deposits are improved with the increasing of heat treatment temperature, and reach the maximum value at 800℃, then decrease above 800℃. Under 40 N load, the wear resistance properties of the alloy deposits heat treated at 800℃ are superior to those of hard chrome deposit. The main wear mechanisms of amorphous Fe-Co-W alloy deposits heat treated below 600℃ are peeling, plastic and flowing deformation； when the deposits are heat treated above 700℃, they are plastic and flowing deformation. While the main wear mechanisms of hard chrome are abrasive wear, fatigue and peeling.