The effect of La3+ ions on the deposition of nickel oxide (NiOOH) in s
olutions containing both La3+ and Ni2+ ions was studied. La3+ ions sup
pressed a growth of NiOOH by their incorporation into the deposit in t
he deposition process. The rate of La3+ incorporation is low, compared
with that of the NiOOH deposition. The limiting value in the atomic r
atio of La/Ni in the deposit was about 1-2 when NiOOH was deposited un
der a low deposition rate.