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Blackening of Electrodeposited Nickel Films by Adding Nitrate Ions and Its Mechanism+1

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Abstract

Nickel electrodeposited films with a black appearance were produced by adding nitrate ions to a nickel sulfate (Watt’s) bath. The blackening of the deposited films was attributed to both the formation of a Ni2O3 layer on their surface and the refinement of their structure. The addition of nitrate ions increased the pH in the vicinity of the cathode through their reduction reaction, thereby promoting the formation of nickel hydroxide. This hydroxide suppressed Ni2+ diffusion during Ni deposition and induced refinement of the deposited films.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)307-311
Number of pages5
JournalMaterials Transactions
Volume67
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2026

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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