ABSTRACT:
Electrodeposition is the process of coating a thin layer of one metal on top of another metal to modify its surface properties. Electroplating, also known as electrochemical deposition or electrodeposition, is a process for producing a metal coating on a solid substrate through the reduction of cations of that metal by means of an electric current. This study investigates the electrochemical deposition (electroplating) of various metals onto copper and stainless-steel electrodes. The primary objective was to compare the deposition behaviour of Zinc, Cadmium, and Nickel metal on a Copper electrode and Copper, Cadmium, and Cobalt metal on a stainless-steel electrode, using a standard electrode cell. Depositions were performed potentiostatically with 0.1 N electrolytes. The experimental results confirm the successful electro-deposition of zinc, cadmium, and nickel onto copper electrodes, while copper and nickel were effectively deposited on stainless steel electrodes. However, in the case of cadmium deposition on stainless steel, only a skinny film formed, which subsequently dissolved back into the electrolyte. Additionally, comparative analysis showed that during nickel electro-deposition on copper electrodes, corrosion occurred on the opposing copper electrode. The study successfully compares deposition on different substrates, offering practical insights for applications in corrosion protection and surface enhancement, while suggesting future work with more substrates and photo-activity studies.
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Vedika Tiwari, Kirtesh Pratap Khare. Comparative Study of Electrochemical Deposition on Different Substrate. Asian Journal of Research in Chemistry.2026; 19(4):311-6. doi: 10.52711/0974-4150.2026.00048
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Vedika Tiwari, Kirtesh Pratap Khare. Comparative Study of Electrochemical Deposition on Different Substrate. Asian Journal of Research in Chemistry.2026; 19(4):311-6. doi: 10.52711/0974-4150.2026.00048 Available on: https://ajrconline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-19-4-5
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