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Electrodeposition of Zn–Ni alloys from sulfate bath

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The electrodeposition of zinc–nickel (Zn–Ni) alloys from sulfate baths has been studied at different deposition times and H2SO4 and NiSO4 concentrations; various characteristics have been observed during alloy deposition and dissolution. The deposit has been investigated by using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffractometry. Cyclic voltammetry and galvanostatic measurements during electrodeposition have been conducted. Electrochemical and surface analysis indicate that deposition takes place with the formation of two different structures corresponding to γ-phase and δ-phase zinc–nickel alloys. During anodic part of the cyclic voltammetry of the alloys, a reduction process has been observed, which may be due to hydrogen evolution. With the increase of nickel concentration in the bath, the amount of γ-phase increases, as indicated by the relative increase in the height of the peaks in the X-ray patterns and anodic peaks in the cyclic voltammograms. Also, the corrosion resistance of the zinc–nickel alloy has been improved with an increased concentration of nickel. Under these experimental conditions the electrodeposition of the alloys is of anomalous type.

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    M. M. Abou-Krisha, F. H. Assaf & A. A. Toghan

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Abou-Krisha, M.M., Assaf, F.H. & Toghan, A.A. Electrodeposition of Zn–Ni alloys from sulfate bath. J Solid State Electrochem 11, 244–252 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10008-006-0099-x

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