Effect of Heat Treatment on the Properties of Pulsed Electrodeposited Ni-P/Ni-Mo Bilayer Coatings
摘要
Ni-P/Ni-Mo bilayer coatings were fabricated via pulsed electrodeposition, and the impact of heat treatment (200–600 °C) on their microstructure, mechanical, tribological, and corrosion-resistant properties was systematically investigated. Comprehensive characterization techniques revealed temperature-dependent phase evolution and performance enhancement mechanisms. At 400 °C, the outer Ni-Mo layer formed MoNi intermetallic compounds, while the inner Ni-P layer precipitated Ni2P phases, synergistically achieving peak hardness (1179 HV) and minimal wear rate (2.1 × 10−4 mm3/N·m). In contrast, heat treatment at 500 °C optimized corrosion resistance, with polarization resistance increasing to 865 kΩ·cm2 and corrosion current density decreasing to 2.85 × 10−7 A/cm2. The improved corrosion resistance was attributed to interlayer defect mismatch redirecting corrosion paths from longitudinal to transverse, coupled with intermetallic precipitation blocking corrosive substance penetration. This study establishes a temperature-dependent structure–property relationship for Ni-P/Ni-Mo coatings, demonstrating their potential as durable protective materials in harsh environments.