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Effect of Electrodeposition Method on the Abrasion Resistance of Ni-SiC Composite Nanocoatings

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This work reports the deposition of Ni-SiC composite nanocoatings (CNCs) on Q235 steel surface through different approaches, including direct current electrodeposition (DCE), pulse current electrodeposition (PCE), and ultrasonic-assisted pulse current electrodeposition (UPCE), respectively. The surface morphology, phase structure, SiC content, and microhardness of Ni-SiC CNCs were investigated via scanning electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction, energy dispersive spectroscopy, microhardness tester, and wear tester respectively. The results indicated that Ni-SiC CNCs fabricated via DCE acquired a porous structure, whereas those fabricated via UPCE exhibited a smooth surface. The diffraction angles of Ni grain were observed at 44.6°, 52.2°, and 78.3°, while the SiC exhibited the diffraction peak at 34.2°, 41.6°, and 59.7°. The UPCE approach yielded the highest SiC content and microhardness values for Ni-SiC CNCs, at 853.6 HV and 8.91 wt.%, respectively. Furthermore, the Ni-SiC CNCs deposited using the UPCE technique had depths of only 14.3 μm, demonstrating the best abrasion resistance. Ni-SiC CNCs produced with UPCE had a compact and fine microstructure with an excellent microhardness value, which effectively prevented surface damage. This study can provide a new method for preparing the nickel-based nanocoatings with excellent wear resistance.

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The research is supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Granted No. 51974089).

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    Haijun Liu

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    Hui Wang

  3. College of Mechanical Science and Engineering, Northeast Petroleum University, Daqing, 163318, China

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Liu, H., Wang, H. & Guo, X. Effect of Electrodeposition Method on the Abrasion Resistance of Ni-SiC Composite Nanocoatings. J. of Materi Eng and Perform 33, 2853–2859 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-023-08204-w

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