Preparation and characterization of nanodiamond cores coated with a thin Ni–Zn–P alloy film

Nanodiamond cores coated with a thin Ni–Zn–P alloy film were prepared by an electroless deposition method under the conditions of tin chloride sensitization and palladium chloride activation. The prepared materials were analyzed by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometry and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The nanostructure of the materials was then characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The alloy film composition was characterized by Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis. The results indicated the approximate composition 49.84%Ni–37.29%Zn–12.88%P was obtained.