An investigation on electroless Cu–P composite coatings with micro and nano-SiC particles.

Highlights: [•] Cu–P composite with micro and nano-SiC were deposited by electroless plating. [•] The coatings showed crystallisation structure. [•] The size of SiC particles did not change the structure of coatings. [•] Cu–P/nano-SiC coatings showed the best chemical, physical and mechanical properties. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]