FUNCTIONAL COMPOSITE ZINC ELECTRODEPOSITION

The paper presents research into composite deposition with a electroly tic zinc matrix and inert particles. This type of plating was studied in order to obtain superior functional performances over traditional z inc electrodepositions, such as higher hardness, wear and fraction res istance and better corrosion resistance. The study comprised: establis hment of electrolyte composition; disperse phase behaviour on grain st ructure; effect of current density and electrolyte dynamic regime on c o-deposition; plating characteristics.