The Effect of Ni-Al2O3 Nanocomposite Coatings on the Wear and Corrosion Resistance and Thermal Diffusivity of 316 Stainless Steel Plates of Heat Exchangers
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In this study, the effect of pure Ni and Ni-Al2O3 nanocomposite coatings on the corrosion, wear resistance, and thermal conductivity of 316 stainless steel was investigated with the purpose of extending the life span of 316 stainless steel plate heat exchangers. The nanocomposite coatings were developed via an electroplating process in a Watts bath by using different concentration values of Al2O3 nanoparticles (10, 20, and 30 g/L). Electrochemical corrosion tests (polarization and impedance) were run to examine the corrosive performance of the coatings on 3.5% NaCl. The results showed that the Ni-Al2O3 nanocomposite with a reinforcement concentration of 30 g/L had a higher corrosion resistance. A pin on disk wear test demonstrated that, in comparison to 316 stainless steel, the wear resistance of the Ni-Al2O3 nanocomposite (30 g/L) was up to 15% higher while its friction coefficient was up to 10% lower. In addition, as measured via the laser flash method and differential scanning calorimetry, the thermal diffusivity and specific heat capacity of the sample, respectively, were found to be 24% and 30% lower in comparison to 316 stainless steel. Microhardness measurement via a Vickers microindenter showed that the microhardness of the Ni-Al2O3 nanocomposite coating was more than three times higher than that of 316 stainless steel for all the reinforcement concentrations. Further, no flaking or peeling of the deposit was observed after the adhesion test. The FESEM and MAP results showed that the particles were uniformly distributed, and that the average particle size was 80 nm.
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