Optimization, Characterization and Kinetic Model of Electroless Ni-P Deposition on Quartz Optical Fiber Surface

Abstract:

Electroless plating was used to deposit Ni-P films on quartz optical fiber surface. The optimal bath compositions and operation conditions were determined by orthogonal experiment: nickel sulfate 0.133 mol/L, sodium hypophosphite 0.30 mol/L, propionic acid 0.268 mol/L, boric acid 0.452 mol/L, pH 5.0 and temperature 84°C. Stereomicroscope, scanning electron microscope, X-ray diffractometer, energy spectrometer and thermal shock test were used to characterize the morphologies, structures, compositions and adhesion of the Ni-P films. The results showed that a Ni-P film with good smoothness and adhesion as well as low resistivity was fabricated. The kinetic model was established and proven by the experiments.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 322)
• Pages: 428-431
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.322.428
• Online since: August 2011
• Authors: Bo Quan Jiang, Zheng Qiang Xiao
• Keywords: Electroless Plating (EP), Ni-P, Optical Materials, Quartz Optical Fiber

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