Effect of Anodization Process on Morphology of Nickel Coating

Abstract:

In this article we address the process perspective of anodization for fabrication of nickel coating materials. In this work, we also report the mechanical properties and morphology of coating materials with various parameters. We investigated the effect of temperature and plating time with 0.3 (A/cm³) of current density. Light microscopes, Scanning Electron Microscopy and Hardness tester were used to confirm morphology and hardness of target object, respectively. In general it was observed that anodization process also affected on properties of target object. The hardness of target object with anodization process will be increased in first period and slightly decreased with high temperature and longer plating time. The chemical etching treatment had an impact on the morphological features of the AAO templates lead to morphological features of nickel coating materials.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 802)
• Pages: 114-118
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.802.114
• Online since: September 2013
• Authors: Jameekorn Jadto, Supanit Porntheeraphat, Sirapat Pratontep, Apiluck Eiad-Ua
• Keywords: Anodic Aluminum Oxide (AAO), Coating, Electroplating, Nickel

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