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A size study of the particles in electroless nickel composite deposits was
carried out in order to obtain information about the inclusion of silicon c
arbide (SiC) particles in the deposits. The surfaces and the metallographic
cross-sections of the composite deposits were studied under a scanning ele
ctron microscope. The metallographic cross-sections of the composite deposi
ts were analysed by observation under an optical microscope, coupled with t
he technique of image analysis and its data processing software. The result
s obtained indicated that the particles which are incorporated best are tho
se which are well dispersed in the bath and whose size is smallest. (C) 200
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