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Pulse plating effect on microstructure and corrosion properties of Zn–Ni alloy coatings

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The influence of pulse plating parameters on the surface morphology, grain size, lattice imperfection and corrosion properties of Zn–Ni alloy has been studied. The coatings were electrodeposited in an alkaline cyanide-free solution. AFM was applied for surface morphology examination, XRD measurements were carried out for phase composition and texture analysis, electron probe microanalysis was used for alloy chemical composition studies, while electrochemical techniques were applied for corrosion performance evaluation. The pulse plated Zn–Ni coatings appeared to consist of the γ-Zn21Ni5 phase and the composition of the alloy depended on the plating parameters. The grain size, lattice imperfection and homogeneity of grain distribution were established to be the main factors determining corrosion behaviour of the coating.

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    R. Ramanauskas, L. Gudavičiūtė, A. Kaliničenko & R. Juškėnas

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Ramanauskas, R., Gudavičiūtė, L., Kaliničenko, A. et al. Pulse plating effect on microstructure and corrosion properties of Zn–Ni alloy coatings. J Solid State Electrochem 9, 900–908 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10008-005-0049-z

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