Abstract
ABSTRACTIn this study, Cu/SiC and Cu/SiC/graphite nano-composite coatings were prepared by using pulse current electrodeposition technique. The effects of pulse parameters and graphite particles concentration of the bath on co-deposition of these particles were investigated. Morphology, composition, structure, microhardness, tribological behaviour and corrosion properties of Cu/SiC/graphite coatings were studied and compared to those of the substrate and Cu/SiC films. The results revealed that the optimum current density, pulse frequency and duty cycle for obtaining the highest graphite content within the coatings were 12 A dm−2, 15 Hz and 5%, respectively. According to X-ray diffraction results, all the coatings had face-centred cubic structure, but with different preferred orientations. While Cu/SiC coatings had higher hardness and corrosion resistance than the Cu/SiC/graphite hybrid composites, the lowest wear rate was obtained at Cu/6.8vol.-% SiC/6.7vol.-% graphite hybrid composite film.
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