Ni-P-SiC_(P) coatings were deposited on 42CrMo steel by electroless plating.The surface morphologies and phase structures of the Ni-P-SiC_(P) coatings processed under different SiC_(P) concentrations at different heat...Ni-P-SiC_(P) coatings were deposited on 42CrMo steel by electroless plating.The surface morphologies and phase structures of the Ni-P-SiC_(P) coatings processed under different SiC_(P) concentrations at different heat treatment temperatures were analyzed.The microhardness,corrosion resistance,and wear resistance of the Ni-P-SiC_(P) coatings were studied.Results show that Ni-P-SiC_(P) coatings exhibit cauliflower-like morphology.Increasing the SiC_(P) concentration can reduce the size of cellular structure.The microhardness and corrosion resistance are initially increased and then decreased with the increase in SiC_(P) concentration.The maximum microhardness and corrosion potential are 7379 MPa and−0.363 V,respectively,when the SiC_(P) concentration is 5 g/L.The Ni-P-SiC_(P) coatings exhibit an amorphous structure,and the width of the diffuse diffraction peak becomes narrower with the increase in SiC_(P) concentration.It is suggested that SiC_(P) inhibits the deposition of P and promotes the microcrystalline transformation.After heat treatment at 350℃,the Ni-P-SiC_(P) coatings are crystallized,resulting in the precipitation of Ni3P phase.Heat treatment at 400℃ for 1 h maximizes the structure.The synergistic effect of the Ni3P precipitate phase and SiC_(P) dispersion phase promotes the densification of the cellular structure,leading to the optimal microhardness(13828 MPa),optimal corrosion resistance(−0.277 V),and excellent wear resistance.The wear mechanism is dominated by micro-cutting abrasive wear with slight adhesive and oxidative wear.展开更多
基金Science Research Project of Handan Bureau of Science and Technology(21422075242)。
文摘Ni-P-SiC_(P) coatings were deposited on 42CrMo steel by electroless plating.The surface morphologies and phase structures of the Ni-P-SiC_(P) coatings processed under different SiC_(P) concentrations at different heat treatment temperatures were analyzed.The microhardness,corrosion resistance,and wear resistance of the Ni-P-SiC_(P) coatings were studied.Results show that Ni-P-SiC_(P) coatings exhibit cauliflower-like morphology.Increasing the SiC_(P) concentration can reduce the size of cellular structure.The microhardness and corrosion resistance are initially increased and then decreased with the increase in SiC_(P) concentration.The maximum microhardness and corrosion potential are 7379 MPa and−0.363 V,respectively,when the SiC_(P) concentration is 5 g/L.The Ni-P-SiC_(P) coatings exhibit an amorphous structure,and the width of the diffuse diffraction peak becomes narrower with the increase in SiC_(P) concentration.It is suggested that SiC_(P) inhibits the deposition of P and promotes the microcrystalline transformation.After heat treatment at 350℃,the Ni-P-SiC_(P) coatings are crystallized,resulting in the precipitation of Ni3P phase.Heat treatment at 400℃ for 1 h maximizes the structure.The synergistic effect of the Ni3P precipitate phase and SiC_(P) dispersion phase promotes the densification of the cellular structure,leading to the optimal microhardness(13828 MPa),optimal corrosion resistance(−0.277 V),and excellent wear resistance.The wear mechanism is dominated by micro-cutting abrasive wear with slight adhesive and oxidative wear.
