The work in this study is focused on investigation of composite nickel coatings. The coatings were deposited on ductile cast iron samples of different composition by electroless method EFTTOM NICKEL with addition of s...The work in this study is focused on investigation of composite nickel coatings. The coatings were deposited on ductile cast iron samples of different composition by electroless method EFTTOM NICKEL with addition of strengthening nanodiamond particles (2-4 nm), The samples were prepared by casting and austempering. The microstructure, microhardness and wear resistance of the coatings were investigated. The thickness of the coatings was also determined (8-10μm). Metallographic analyses, SEM (scanning electron microscopic) investigation, microhardness measurements by knoop method, wear resistance tests were carried out. The coatings with and without heat treatment at 290℃, 6 h were tested. Duplication of microhardness value and improvement of the coating's properties of heat treated coatings were observed.展开更多
文摘The work in this study is focused on investigation of composite nickel coatings. The coatings were deposited on ductile cast iron samples of different composition by electroless method EFTTOM NICKEL with addition of strengthening nanodiamond particles (2-4 nm), The samples were prepared by casting and austempering. The microstructure, microhardness and wear resistance of the coatings were investigated. The thickness of the coatings was also determined (8-10μm). Metallographic analyses, SEM (scanning electron microscopic) investigation, microhardness measurements by knoop method, wear resistance tests were carried out. The coatings with and without heat treatment at 290℃, 6 h were tested. Duplication of microhardness value and improvement of the coating's properties of heat treated coatings were observed.