A review of developments in the electrodeposition of tin-copper alloys

Walsh, Frank C.; Low, Chee Tong John

doi:10.1016/j.surfcoat.2016.06.065

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“…Copper-tin-zinc (Cu-Sn-Zn) ternary alloy has attracted tremendous research interests due to its unique properties, including gorgeous color, high corrosion resistance [1,2], remarkable solder ability [3][4][5][6] and good electrical conductivity. Cu-Sn-Zn alloys have been fabricated by different methods, such as melting [7][8][9][10][11], powder metallurgy [12] and electrodeposition [13][14][15][16].…”

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Microstructure and properties of Cu-Sn-Zn-TiO2 nano-composite coatings on mild steel

Gao

Cao

Jin

et al. 2018

Surface and Coatings Technology

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Cu-Sn-Zn coatings have been widely used in industry for their unique properties, such as good conductivity, high corrosion resistance and excellent solderability. To further improve the mechanical performance of Cu-Sn-Zn coatings, powder-enhanced method was applied in the current study and Cu-Sn-Zn-TiO2 nanocomposite coatings with different TiO2 concentration were fabricated. The microstructure of Cu-Sn-Zn-TiO2 nano-composite coatings were investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). The mechanical properties of coatings including microhardness and wear resistance were studied. The results indicate that the incorporation of TiO2 nanoparticle can significantly influence the properties of Cu-Sn-Zn coatings. The microhardness of Cu-Sn-Zn coating was increased to 383 HV from 330 HV with 1g/L TiO2 addition. Also, the corrosion resistance of coating was enhanced. The effects of TiO2 nanoparticle concentration on the microstructure, mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of Cu-Sn-Zn-TiO2 nano-composite coatings were discussed.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Microstructure and properties of Cu-Sn-Zn-TiO2 nano-composite coatings on mild steel

Gao

Cao

Jin

et al. 2018

Surface and Coatings Technology

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“…Recent reviews have considered single metal tin 1 and tin-copper alloy electroplating 2 . This paper considers speciality tin deposits from a methanesulfonic acid bath, deposition of other single metals and Sn-Cu alloys which have been studied recently in our laboratory.…”

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“…The deposition of tin and its alloys has traditionally been important as corrosion protective coatings, particularly for foodstuffs and in the electronics industry 1,2 . More recently, electrochemically produced nanostructured, multilayer and composite films have become important in rapidly-developing applications such as wear and corrosion resistant surfaces 5 or in speciality batteries and electrocatalysts 6,7 .…”

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Composite, multilayer and three-dimensional substrate supported tin-based electrodeposits from methanesulphonic acid

Walsh

Low

2016

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Tin and tin-alloy deposits enjoy many applications in the electronics, tribology and engineering industries with potential applications as electrodes for lithium batteries and as electrocatalyst coatings. Methanesulfonic acid has become a favoured electrolyte due to its environmental benefits and ability to offer a vehicle for many metal alloy, conductive polymer and composite coatings. A number of emergent uses require less common compositions or structures of alloy, polymer or composite deposits. This paper concisely provides diverse examples of modern tin-containing deposits from aqueous methanesulfonic acid, including Sn-Cu alloys having a very wide composition together with a wide range of colours (golden yellow-dark brown) and surface finishes, a Sn-Cu composite deposit containing ceramic, protonated titanium oxide nanotubes for batteries, a tincopper-bismuth ternary alloy and tin deposits supported on an inert reticulated vitreous carbon or carbon felt substrate to provide a porous, 3-dimensional tin surface for electrocatalysis and batteries.The importance of controlled current distribution and electrode/electrolyte movement are illustrated by the use of the rotating disc electrode (RDE), rotating cylinder electrode (RCE) and rotating cylinder Hull (RCH) cell.

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“…Even if the electroplating of bronzes is a process studied from more than twenty years, the research in this field is still very active and it is focused to increase both the bath stability of both the bath and the wear resistance of the final coating. New formulations varying the ratio among Cu, Zn, Sn, and other noble metals are under investigation [81]. In these alkaline solutions, the tin is generally in present the stable form of Sn(IV) and copper as the monovalent ion Cu(I).…”

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Electroplating for Decorative Applications: Recent Trends in Research and Development

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Electroplating processes are widely employed in industrial environments for a large variety of metallic coatings, ranging from technological to decorative applications. Even if the galvanic electrodeposition is certainly a mature technology, new concepts, novel applications, environmental legislation and the new material requirements for next-generation devices make the scientific research in this field still very active. This review focuses mostly at the decorative and wearable applications, and aims to create a bridge between the past knowledge and the future direction that this process, i.e., electrodeposition, is taking. Both the theoretical fundamentals as well as some of the most widespread practical applications-limited to metallic and alloy coatings-are explored. As an integral part of the industrial process, we take a look at the main techniques thought which the quality control of deposits and surfaces is carried out. Finally, global industrial performance and research directions towards sustainable solutions are highlighted.

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A review of developments in the electrodeposition of tin-copper alloys

Cited by 75 publications

References 47 publications

Microstructure and properties of Cu-Sn-Zn-TiO2 nano-composite coatings on mild steel

Microstructure and properties of Cu-Sn-Zn-TiO2 nano-composite coatings on mild steel

Composite, multilayer and three-dimensional substrate supported tin-based electrodeposits from methanesulphonic acid

Electroplating for Decorative Applications: Recent Trends in Research and Development

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