The replacement of electroplating

Microstructure evolution and thermal stability of an Fe-based amorphous alloy powder and thermally sprayed coatings

“…thermal degradation or oxidation, are minimised [2,3]. However, there is a growing industrial demand for new and improved coatings that combine good corrosion resistance with moderate hardness; for example to replace hard chromium plating [4]. Moreover, it is desirable to have the potential to provide protection against aggressive operating environments at elevated temperature.…”

Structure and Tribological Performance of Diamond-Like Carbon Based Coatings for Aerospace Component Processing

“…Resin based composite processes have been shown to combine efficient corrosion prevention with a self lubricating behaviour. Unfortunately with these coating techniques, there are limitations to the applied coating thickness and suitability for all applications [3,4].…”

Corrosion properties of in situ laser remelted NiCrBSi coatings comparison with hard chromium coatings

“…Moreover, while electroplated hard chromium coating includes a perfect interface to the substrate (Legg et al, 1996), there is a transition from a mechanical bond, emblematic kind of thermal sprayed coating interface morphology (Pawlowski, 2008), to a metallurgical bond between the coating and the substrate, which also enhances the cohesion between the particles of the coating, without propagation of cracks (Fig. 6).…”