Abstract
An ultrasonic-assisted method for electroless Ni-P plating on dual-phase Mg-Li alloy is proposed. Environmentally-friendly Ce(NO3)3-KMnO4 solution was successfully applied for the pre-treatment. Uniform and compact Ni-P coatings with fine structures have been successfully obtained. The Ni-P coatings are mixed with amorphous-crystalline features and well adhered to the substrates. The corrosion resistances were investigated by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, open circuit potential, potentiodynamic polarization and hydrogen evolution tests. The results indicate that ultrasonic processing significantly improves the corrosion resistance of Ni-P coatings due to the formation of uniform, dense and fine structures, which strengthen the passive film.
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