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Chapter 14
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-0066-7.ch014
ABSTRACT
Electrodeposition of only molybdenum onto substrates is difcult, therefore molybdenum is typically
deposited with iron-based alloys such as nickel. The deposition of such alloys is known as an induced
codeposition mechanism. The electrodeposition of nickel-molybdenum alloys using alkaline plating solu-
tions is covered in this chapter. The mechanism for deposition of nickel-molybdenum is reviewed, as well
as the infuence of the plating parameters on the coatings. Characterization of the coatings by scanning
electron microscopy and x-ray difraction is discussed and how deposition parameters afect morphol-
ogy, composition, and crystallite size. Nickel-molybdenum alloys ofer enhanced corrosion protection
and mechanical properties as coatings onto various substrates. A survey of the resulting hardness and
Young’s modulus is presented for several research studies. Corrosion parameters for several studies are
also compared and show the percentage of molybdenum in the coatings afects these values.
INTRODUCTION
Stainless steels are corrosion resistant in a wide range of environments due to formation of a passivating
film on their surfaces. Despite passivity, extensive localized corrosion commonly occurs on stainless
steels when exposed to harsh environments containing chloride ions, such as seawater. Chloride ions
Electrodeposition of Nickel-
Molybdenum (Ni-Mo) Alloys
for Corrosion Protection
in Harsh Environments
Teresa D. Golden
University of North Texas, USA
Jeerapan Tientong
Nakhon Sawan Rajabhat University, Thailand
Adel M.A. Mohamed
Qatar University, Qatar