Nickel

Nickel plays an important role in surface technology due to its versatile properties and possible applications. In the electroplating industry, nickel is often used as a coating material to cover substrates with a thin layer of this metal. These nickel coatings offer a number of benefits, including corrosion protection, wear resistance and decorative properties.

One of the most important applications of nickel in surface technology is electrochemical nickel plating, in which nickel ions are deposited from an electrolyte solution onto a substrate. This process can be used for both decorative and functional coatings. The thickness and properties of the nickel coating can be controlled by varying the process parameters such as current density, temperature and composition of the electrolyte solution.

Nickel coatings are used in a variety of industries, including the automotive, electronics, aerospace and construction industries. They are used in components such as vehicle parts, electronic components, tools, fittings and hardware.

In addition, nickel is also used in other surface treatment processes, such as thermal spraying, where nickel is applied to the surface of a substrate in the form of powder and fused by heat treatment. Overall, nickel is an important material in surface technology that offers a wide range of applications and plays an important role in improving surface properties and the functionality of parts and components.