| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1661862 | Surface and Coatings Technology | 2007 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Compositionally modulated multilayer (CMM) Zn–Ni deposits were electrodeposited from single acidic bath (pH = 4.7) by using a potentiostatic sequence. The Zn and Ni composition in the alloy was tailored as a function of distance from the steel substrate. X-ray diffraction studies of the deposit showed the presence of γ-phase with a composition of Ni5Zn21. The corrosion properties of modulated multilayer coatings were studied in 5% NaCl solution using electrochemical corrosion techniques. The polarization resistance of the deposits varied as a function of Ni content between 1700 and 3440 Ω. CMM Zn–Ni with 20 wt% Ni exposed in ASTM B117 salt spray test did not show any red rust formation after 400 h.
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Authors
Prabhu Ganesan, Swaminatha P. Kumaraguru, Branko N. Popov,