Preparation and Corrosion Resistance of Ni-W-CF Composite Coating on P110 Steel

Abstract

Metal matrix composites have become a research hotspot due to their unique properties. In this paper, Ni-W-Carbon fiber (CF) composite coating was prepared by electrodeposition method, and the effects of CF content on the microstructure, composition, and corrosion resistance of the coating were studied by means of Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectrometer (EDS) and electrochemical testing by changing the concentration of CF in the plating solution. The results show that when 0.4 g/L nano-CF is added, the CF content in the composite coating is the largest and the distribution is uniform; the surface roughness Ra of the composite coating reaches a minimum of 14 nm. The electrochemical results show that the composite coating electrodeposited in the electrolyte containing 0.4 g/L nano-CF has the highest corrosion resistance. The Guglielmi model can be used to describe the co-deposition behavior. This study provides useful enlightenment for the further application of Ni-W-CF coating in harsh corrosive environments.