Preparation of Fe–Zn alloy deposits by electroless plating

Abstract

Fe–Zn binary alloys have been deposited by electroless plating. The films were prepared on a copper substrate in contact with an aluminium strip. The effects of the concentration of ligand, reducing agent, pH value, temperature of plating bath and plating time on the deposition rate, and structure and morphology of the films have been studied. A practical electroless plating solution has been developed.

Keywords:

• ELECTROLESS PLATING
• FE-ZN ALLOY
• MORPHOLOGY
• AMORPHOUS FILM