Electrodeposition and characterization of Ni-Y2O3 composite

Nano-sized Y2O3 particles were codeposited with nickel by electrolytic plating from a nickel sulfate bath. The effects of the incorporated Y2O3 on the structure, morphology and mechanical properties (including microhardness, friction coefficient and wear resistant) of Ni-Y2O3 composite coatings were...

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Published in:Applied surface science 2011-06, Vol.257 (17), p.7615-7620
Main Authors: Tian, Liangliang, Xu, Jincheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Codeposition
Condensed matter: electronic structure, electrical, magnetic, and optical properties
Condensed matter: structure, mechanical and thermal properties
Cross-disciplinary physics: materials science
rheology
Electrodeposition, electroplating
Exact sciences and technology
Friction
Materials science
Mechanical and acoustical properties
Methods of deposition of films and coatings
film growth and epitaxy
Nanomaterials
Nanostructure
Nickel
Particulate composites
Physical properties of thin films, nonelectronic
Physics
Structure and morphology
thickness
Surfaces and interfaces
thin films and whiskers (structure and nonelectronic properties)
Thin film structure and morphology
Yttrium oxide
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Summary:Nano-sized Y2O3 particles were codeposited with nickel by electrolytic plating from a nickel sulfate bath. The effects of the incorporated Y2O3 on the structure, morphology and mechanical properties (including microhardness, friction coefficient and wear resistant) of Ni-Y2O3 composite coatings were studied. It is observed that the addition of nano-sized Y2O3 particles shows apparent influence on the reduction potential and pH of the electrolyte. The incorporated Y2O3 increases from 1.56wt.% to 4.4wt.% by increasing the Y2O3 concentration in the plating bath from 20 to 80g/l. XRD results reveal that the incorporated Y2O3 particles favour the crystal faces (200) and (220). SEM and AFM images demonstrate that the addition of Y2O3 particles causes a smooth and compact surface. The present study also shows that the codeposited Y2O3 particles in deposits decrease the friction coefficient and simultaneously reduce the wear weight loss. Ni-Y2O3 composite coatings reach their best microhardness and tribological properties at Y2O3 content 4.4wt.% under the experiment conditions.
ISSN:0169-4332
1873-5584
DOI:10.1016/j.apsusc.2011.03.140