Nanocrystalline Composite Smart Coating Deposition for Corrosion Self-Healing of Mild Steel

Abstract

This work examine the potential of ZrB2 in the presence of Ni-P-Zn sulphate rich bath coating on mild steel under change in time from 10-25 min. The coating pH of 5, current density of 1 A/cm2, and stirring rate of 250 rpm was considered in the fabrication process. The microstructure evolution and properties of the deposited coating was analysed using a scanning electron microscope enhanced with energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM/EDS). All deposited composite coating was investigated in 0.5 M H2SO4 and 3.5% NaCl with the help of linear polarization and open circuit potential. From the result, a solid crystal formation containing zirconium boride was seen from the SEM study. At 25 min a remarkable dispersed and even thin film was noticeable at the interface. From all indication, coating produced with Ni-P-Zn-10ZrB2 at 25 min provides a passive response against corrosion damage. Keywords: Electrodeposition, interface, nanocrystalline, structure, coating