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Electroplating and characterization of Cr–Al2O3 nanocomposite film from a trivalent chromium bath [electronic resource]
, Article Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials ; Vol 61, No 4, 2014, 205-214 ; Sadrnezhaad, Khatiboleslam ; Salehi Doolabi, Davood ; Sharif University of Technology
Abstract
The main aim of this study was to improve current efficiency and to obtain thicker coatings via aluminum oxide (Al2O3) addition to the chromium (Cr) (III) bath. Design/methodology/approach ‐ Pure Cr and nanocomposite Cr–Al2O3 coatings were electrodeposited from Cr (III) bath onto cathode copper substrates by conventional method. Dependence of current efficiency to current density, Al2O3 content and particle size were investigated. Findings ‐ Current efficiency increased with Al2O3 amount and decreased with Al2O3 particle size. Maximum current efficiency was achieved at 25 A/dm2 for pure Cr and 30 A/dm2 for composite coatings. Al2O3 bath content, current density and stirring rate increased...