Abstract
The influences of the current density and the temperature on the microstructure and hardness of Ni layers electrodeposited from an additive-free sulphamate bath were investigated. The microstructure and thermal stability of the electrodeposits was investigated with a combination of transmission and scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction; the Vickers hardness was measured in cross sections. The present is meant as a reference for forthcoming articles on the investigation of various strengthening mechanisms on the microstructure, hardness and thermal stability of Ni (alloys) electrodeposits.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Surface and Coatings Technology |
| Volume | 200 |
| Issue number | 20-21 |
| Pages (from-to) | 6037-6046 |
| ISSN | 0257-8972 |
| Publication status | Published - 2006 |