| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1489062 | Materials Research Bulletin | 2013 | 7 Pages |
The graphite oxide was synthesized using the Hummers method, and then it was reduced by hydrazine hydrate to obtain graphene. It was characterized with UV (ultra violet), IR (infra red), XRD (X-ray diffraction) spectra and SEM (scanning electron microscope) images. The composite coating of Ni–graphene on mild steel specimens was obtained by the electrodeposition technique. The composite coating was subjected to various electrochemical tests to know its corrosion behavior and compared with pure Ni coating. The EIS (electrochemical impedance spectroscopy) was performed to confirm the corrosion resistance property. The composite film was studied by recording its XRD and SEM. The crystallite size, texture coefficients and hardness of coating was measured.
Graphical abstractThe graphite oxide was synthesized from the Hummers method, and then it was reduced by hydrazine hydrate to obtain graphene and then it was characterized from UV (ultra violet), IR (infra red), XRD (X-ray diffraction) spectra and SEM (scanning electron microscope) images.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slideHighlights► Graphene was synthesized from the graphite oxide. ► Ni and Ni graphene coatings were synthesized. ► Corrosion resistance properties of pure Ni and its composite were compared.
