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Influence of SiC Nano Particles on Microhardness and Corrosion Resistance of Electroless Ni–P Coatings

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Silicon carbide nanoparticles were co-deposited in Ni–P matrix to form Ni–P–SiC composite coating on the mild steel substrate by using electroless coating technique. In the present study, the effect of SiC nanoparticles concentration and heat treatment temperature on microhardness and corrosion resistance of the Ni–P–SiC coating was investigated. The microhardness and corrosion resistance of the coating was further analyzed through the experiments. X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscope attached with energy dispersive spectroscopy were used to analyze phase structure, morphology, and elemental composition of the coating. Results confirm that incorporation of SiC nanoparticles into the coating greatly influences the microhardness and corrosion resistance of the coating. The phase change from amorphous Ni to crystalline nickel and nickel phosphide at 400 °C further improves the microhardness and corrosion resistance of the composite coating.

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  1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, GMR Institute of Technology, Rajam, Andhrapradesh, 532127, India

    Vinod Babu Chintada

  2. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Andhra University College of Engineering, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Andhrapradesh, India

    Ramji Koona

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Chintada, V.B., Koona, R. Influence of SiC Nano Particles on Microhardness and Corrosion Resistance of Electroless Ni–P Coatings. J Bio Tribo Corros 4, 68 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40735-018-0186-4

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