Embedding of hybrid MWCNT-Al2O3 particles in Ni matrix: Structural, tribological and corrosion studies

作者：Chronopoulou, N.; Siranidi, E.; Routsi, A-M; Zhao, H.; Bai, J.; Karantonis, A.; Pavlatou, E. A.^*

来源：Surface and Coatings Technology, 2018, 350: 672-685.

DOI：10.1016/j.surfcoat.2018.07.034

• Pulsed electrodeposition
• Hybrid particles MWCNT-Al2O3
• Additive
• Raman spectroscopy
• Tribological performance
• Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy

Composite nickel coatings, were produced under direct (DC) and pulse current (PC) from a Watt's type bath, containing 0.5 g/L hybrid MWCNT-Al2O3, in presence and absence of additive Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate- SDS. Surface morphology, crystallographic orientation, wear resistance and corrosion resistance were studied. Micro Raman measurements revealed that MWCNT-Al2O3 particles are distributed at the whole depth of the crosssection profile analysis. The application of pulse current, favored a random crystallographic orientation of Ni crystallites with reduced grain sizes in comparison with pure Ni. The evaluation of the tribological data demonstrated that the composite coatings produced under pulse conditions in presence of additive, exhibited lower coefficient of friction, higher resistance to dry sliding accompanied by the presence of increased amounts of nickel oxide in wear tracks compared to pure Ni coatings. The behavior of pure and composite coatings in corrosive environment was evaluated by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. It was found that composite coatings attained their corrosion resistance characteristics for 60 h in 0.6 M NaCl solution. Differences between pure nickel and composite coatings were attributed mainly to morphological differences rather than differences on corrosion performance.

• 出版日期2018-9-25
• 单位西北大学