The microstructure and properties of sol-enhanced Sn-TiO2 nanocomposite coatings.

Authors :: Wang, Yuxin
Hu, Bo
Tay, See Leng
Hou, Fengyan
Gao, Wei
Xiong, Chao
Source :: International Journal of Modern Physics B: Condensed Matter Physics; Statistical Physics; Applied Physics; 7/30/2017, Vol. 31 Issue 16-19, p-1, 5p
Publication Year :: 2017
Abstract: Sn coatings were widely used in electronic and device industries due to their unique properties. Sn-TiO<subscript>2</subscript> sol-enhanced nanocomposite coatings were prepared in order to improve the mechanical properties of Sn coatings. The microstructure, mechanical properties and conductivity of sol-enhanced Sn-TiO<subscript>2</subscript> nanocomposite coatings were systematically investigated. The results show that after adding an optimum quantity of TiO<subscript>2</subscript> nanoparticles, the nanohardness of Sn-TiO<subscript>2</subscript> coatings was increased by 75% while the conductivity remained unaltered when compared with a pure Sn coating. The effect of TiO<subscript>2</subscript> sol addition on the properties of coatings was discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects :: SURFACE coatings
NANOCOMPOSITE materials
TITANIUM oxides
MICROSTRUCTURE
ELECTRONICS

Language :: English
ISSN :: 02179792
Volume :: 31
Issue :: 16-19
Database :: Complementary Index
Journal :: International Journal of Modern Physics B: Condensed Matter Physics; Statistical Physics; Applied Physics
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 124314656
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1142/S0217979217440258

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