Otimização do processo de eletrodeposição das ligas Co-Mo e Ni-Co-Mo para mitigar o efeito da corrosão.

Abstract

For studying the binary and ternary deposits, according to the classification by Brenner, the Co-Mo and Ni-Co-Mo systems are considered as an induced type of codeposition since the electrodeposition of molybdenum from its pure state in aqueous solution is not possible to realize, being deposited only in presence of an inductor, generally an iron group metal. With an objective of resolving or decreasing the problems related to electrodeposition of molybdenum alloys containing cobalt and nickel, a study was performed on influence of the operational parameters on the deposition efficiency and corrosion resistance of Co-Mo binary alloy and Ni-Co-Mo ternary alloy. The films were electrodeposited on a copper cathode of about 8 cm2 surface area. The anode was made up of cylindrical platinum gauze. A complete factorial design was applied for optimization of the electrodeposition process. A good quality of Co-Mo and Ni-Co-Mo alloys were obtained by the electrodeposition process, which presented a good adherence and luster. According to the results obtained by potentiodynamic linear polarization curves and spectroscopy electrochemical impedance diagrams, the alloy Ni-Co-Mo could be a good alternative for substitution of the commercially used hard chrome for corrosion resistance. The electrodeposited Co-Mo alloy did not show good corrosion resistance as compared to that of the chrome and of the ternary alloy, Ni-Co-Mo. It showed that the ternary alloy could be a good alternative as corrosion resistant coating.