The Effect of Heat Treatment on Phase Structure and Mechanical and Corrosion Resistance Properties of High Tungsten Ni-W Alloy Coating.

The present study investigated the surface morphology, phase composition, mechanical properties, and corrosion resistance of Ni-W alloy coatings prepared under current densities of 1–5 A/dm², after undergoing heat treatment at 400 °C, 600 °C, and 900 °C. The grain size of the as-plated Ni-W alloy coating was below 10 nm. After heat treatment at different temperatures, the grain size increased, reaching a maximum value of around 30 nm at 900 °C. Heat treatment crystallized and altered the structure of the coating. Different heat treatment temperatures yielded different precipitates, including Ni₄W, Ni₆W₆C, and WC. The highest coating hardness (820–940 Hv) was achieved at 400 °C, while the best corrosion resistance was achieved at 600 °C. The precipitation hardening phase can be obtained by proper heat treatment temperature, yielding the desired properties of the composite coating. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]