Preparation, characterization and wear behavior of carbon coated magnesium alloy with electroless plating nickel interlayer

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Author(s)

  • Jie Dong
  • Yixiong Wu

Detail(s)

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)100-106
Number of pages7
Journal / PublicationApplied Surface Science
Volume327
Online published1 Dec 2014
Publication statusPublished - 1 Feb 2015

Abstract

Poor wear resistance of rare earth magnesium alloys has prevented them from wider application. In this study, composite coating (PVD carbon coating deposited on electroless plating nickel interlayer) is prepared to protect GW83 magnesium alloys against wear. The Ni + C composite coating has a dense microstructure, improved adhesion strength and hardness due to the effective support of Ni interlayer. The wear test result shows that the Ni + C composite coating can greatly prolong the wear life of the magnesium alloy. The wear track of the Ni + C coated magnesium alloy is obviously narrower and shows less abrasive particles as compared with the bare one. Abrasive wear is the wear mechanism of the coatings at the room temperature. In conclusion, the wear resistance of the GW83 magnesium alloy can be greatly improved by the Ni + C composite coating.

Research Area(s)

  • Electroless nickel plating, Magnesium alloy, Physical vapor deposition, Thin film, Wear resistance

Citation Format(s)

Preparation, characterization and wear behavior of carbon coated magnesium alloy with electroless plating nickel interlayer. / Mao, Yan; Li, Zhuguo; Feng, Kai et al.
In: Applied Surface Science, Vol. 327, 01.02.2015, p. 100-106.

Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review