Effect of current density on the microstructure and morphology of the electrodepositednickel coatings

Authors

AMEL BOUKHOUIETE
SALIHA BOUMENDJEL
NOUR-EL-HOUDA SOBHI

DOI

10.3906/kim-2102-46

Abstract

The aim of this research work was to study the effect of deposition current density on microstructure and surface morphology of electrodeposited nickel coatings. For this purpose, nickel deposits have been synthesized by direct current from Watts bath without additive, to limit the incorporation of pollutants resulting from surface adsorption or electro-activity of these compounds. Nickel deposits have been investigated by scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction. Cyclic voltammetry was also used to gain information on the general behavior of the deposition. The optimum conditions of deposition were established and the influence of current density on the grain size, surface morphology, and crystal orientation was determined.

Keywords

Nickel, electrodeposition, microstructure, morphology, current density

First Page

1599

Last Page

1608

Recommended Citation

BOUKHOUIETE, AMEL; BOUMENDJEL, SALIHA; and SOBHI, NOUR-EL-HOUDA (2021) "Effect of current density on the microstructure and morphology of the electrodepositednickel coatings," Turkish Journal of Chemistry: Vol. 45: No. 5, Article 25. https://doi.org/10.3906/kim-2102-46
Available at: https://journals.tubitak.gov.tr/chem/vol45/iss5/25