Preparation and Thermodynamics of Nickel-Phosphor Deposition on Surface of Quartz Optical Fiber by Electroless Plating

Abstract:

The electroless nickel-phosphor deposition on quartz optical fiber surface was carried out by single factor test. The optimum NiSO₄·6H₂O, NaH₂PO₂·H₂O , C₃H₆O₂ and H₃BO3 concentrations, pH value and temperature were determined to be: 0.1331 mol/L, 0.3019 mol/L, C₃H₆O₂0.3761 mol/L, H₃BO₃ 0.4520 mol/L, 4.5 and 84°C, respectively. Scanning electron microscope, stereomicroscope and thermal shock rest were applied to measure the morphology and strength of adhesion of the deposited Ni-P coating. The result showed that a desired Ni-P coating with good smoothness and adhesion was prepared under the optimal conditions. The thermodynamic models were established and proven by the current study.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 322)
• Pages: 432-435
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.322.432
• 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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