| Abstract: | To obtain the refined electrodeposited nickel layer on AZ91D magnesium alloy, ultrasonic technology was applied in the processes of pre-treatment and electrodeposition. The phases of pre-treatment layer and the nickel coating were analyzed by X-ray diffractometry (XRD) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and the microstructure was observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Then, the effects of ultrasonic dispersion on the microstructure of pre-treatment layer and the grain refinement of electrodeposited nickel layer were discussed. The results showed that the pre-treatment electrodeposited Cu-Sn layer with compact microstructure could be synthesized in alkaline copper-tin liquid with ultrasonic agitation, as a result, smooth and refined nickel coating formed on AZ91D magnesium alloy. On the other hand, preferred orientation in the coating decreased because of the refined grains. |
