Microstructure and corrosion behaviour of CO-Mo/TiO2 nano-composite coatings formed on disk and wire electrodes by electrodeposition

Abstract

The influence of the electrode geometry on the microstructure and corrosion behaviour of Co-Mo nano-crystalline coatings elaborated by electrodeposition is studied. The corrosion behaviour was determined in the Ringer’s solution at 25°C. Electrodeposition mechanisms are also discussed as a function of the electrode geometry. The electrode geometry was found to affect the growth rate and, under certain conditions, the microstructure (existence of channels and pores). It does not have influence on the corrosion behaviour.

Keywords

• cobalt
• molybdenum
• nano-crystalline coating
• corrosion
• dissolved oxygen