Electroless Ni-B-Si3N4 Composite Coating: Deposition and Evaluation of Its Characteristic Properties
03 May 2012-Synthesis and Reactivity in Inorganic Metal-organic and Nano-metal Chemistry (Taylor & Francis Group)-Vol. 42, Iss: 7, pp 920-927
TL;DR: The microhardness of EL Ni-B-Si3N4 composite coating in its as-plated condition is 632 ± 17 HV0.1 as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: Deposition of electroless (EL) Ni-B-Si3N4 composite coating and its characteristic properties are addressed.Hydrogen evolution limits the level of incorporation of Si3N4 particles in the EL Ni-B matrix to 2 wt%. Incorporation Si3N4 particles increased the surface roughness of the matrix but did not influence its structure. The microhardness of EL Ni-B-Si3N4 composite coating in its as-plated condition is 632 ± 17 HV0.1. Heat treatment at 350 and 450°C for 1 h increased its hardness. Adhesive wear is the predominant wear mechanism of EL Ni-B-Si3N4 composite coating. Its corrosion protective ability did not differ much with its plain counterpart.
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