Electrodeposition and the Optimization of Molybdenum Layer on Nb-Ti-Si Based Ultra-High Alloys from Aqueous Solution

Abstract:

Depositing a molybdenum layer through electrodeposition is a possible and economical way to prepare Mo layer. It could be a new preparation of MoSi₂ coating on Nb-Ti-Si based alloys combined with halide pack cementation. In this paper, the effects of pre-coated Re layer on the substrate, pH of the electrolyte, water to acetate ratio and the applied current density on the deposition were investigated and optimized to obtain low oxygen content, adherent molybdenum coating on Nb-Ti-Si based alloys. The surface morphology and cross section were characterized by SEM. The thickness of the deposit is about 6 μm and nodules and cracks were observed on the surface. EDS and EPMA analysis suggested the presence of Mo and its oxides in the deposit; XPS results confirmed the presence of Mo, Mo₂O₃ and MoO₃ in the as-deposited layer. The crystal structure of as-prepared coating was amorphous by the XRD investigation, and the metallic molybdenum was the main existence form of the molybdenum element in the deposit.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volume 913)
• Pages: 396-405
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.913.396
• Online since: February 2018
• Authors: Gao Yue, Xi Ping Guo*
• Keywords: Deposit Component, Deposit Structure, Molybdenum Electrodeposition, Nb-Ti-Si Based Alloy

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