Effect of Current Density on Properties of Ni-Cu/Al2O3 Composite Coatings

In this research, Ni-Cu/Al2O3 composite coatings were prepared by electrodeposition from a citrate-ammonia bath; and the effect of deposition current density on the microstructure, hardness and electrochemical corrosion behaviors of the coatings was studied. The results showed that the morphology and composition of the coatings are changed with the current density. Also, by increasing the current density, the microhardness of the coatings is enhanced and then decreased; whereas the corrosion resistance of the prepared coatings is progressively decreased.