Electrodeposition

Electrodeposition allows the "tailoring" of surface properties of a bulk material or, in the case of electroforming, the entire part. Deposits can be produced to meet a variety of designer demands. For this reason and for the possibilities that exist in terms of "new materials" for a variety of applications, a thorough understanding of the materials science of electrodeposition is of utmost importance. This book provides that understanding.

The electroplating and surface finishing industries.

1. Introduction Comments on Electrodeposition Factors Affecting Coatings References
2. Hydrogen Embrittlement Mechanism Steels Prevention of Hydrogen Embrittlement Cd-Ti Plating Mechanical Plating Physical Vapor Deposition Permeation Electroless Copper Chemical Milling Tests for Hydrogen Embrittlement References
3. Adhesion Introduction Testing Comparing Adhesion Test Results Techniques for Obtaining Good Adhesion References
4. Diffusion Introduction Good Aspects of Diffusion Using Diffusion to Produce Alloy Coatings Diffusion Mechanisms Kirkendall Voids Diffusion Rate Diffusion Barriers Diffusion Welding or Bonding References
5. Properties Introduction Tensile Properties Strength and Ductility of Thin Deposits Hall-Petch Relationship Superplasticity Influence of Impurities High Temperature Embrittlement of Nickel and Copper Oxygen in Chromium Deposits Physically Vapor Deposited Films References
6. Structure Introduction Structure of Electrodeposited and Electroless Coatings Structure of Physically Vapor Deposited Coatings Influence of Substrate Phase Transformations Microstructural Instability at Room Temperature Texture Influence of Texture on Properties Fractals References
7. Additives Introduction Some History and Folklore Influence on Properties Influence on Leveling Influence on Brightening Classification and Types of Additives Mechanisms Decomposition of Addition Agents Control and Analysis of Additives Hull Cell Bent Cathode Chromatography Electroanalytical Techniques References
8. Porosity Introduction Influence on Properties Good Aspects About Porosity Classification of Pores Causes of Porosity Factors Relating to the Substrate Influence of Plating Solution and Its Operating Parameters Methods to Reduce Porosity Porosity Testing References
9. Stress Introduction Thermal, Residual, and Stress During Service Influence of Residual Stress on Fatigue How to Minimize Stress in Deposits Stress Measurement Stress Theories References
10. Corrosion Introduction Substrates Coatings Decorative Nickel-Chromium Coatings Corrosion Tests References
11. Wear Introduction Classification of Wear Wear Test Methods Chromium Chromium Plus Ion Implantation Electroless Nickel Electroless Nickel with Dispersed Particles Electroless Nickel Plus Chromium Precious Metals Other Electrodeposited Coatings Anodized Aluminum Coatings Coatings for High Temperature Applications Composition Modulated Coatings References Index