Comparison of microstructure and residual stress characteristics of electroless Ni-W-P coatings annealed with a laser and a furnace

► Quantitative analysis of nanocrystallisation and precipitation of annealed Ni-W-P coatings. ► Comparison of microstructures in annealed coatings by laser and furnace. ► Comparison of residual stress in annealed coatings by laser and furnace. ► Correlation of microhardness with microstructure and residual stress of the coatings.