TITLE:
The Uniformal Metallization of the AlSiC Metal Matrix Composite Material Surface
AUTHORS:
Nikolai Vladimirovich Sevostyanov, Konstantin Nikolaevich Nishchev, Mikhail Il’ich Novopoltsev
KEYWORDS:
Composite, Coating, AlSiC, Nickel
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Surface Engineered Materials and Advanced Technology,
Vol.4 No.4,
July
17,
2014
ABSTRACT: The surface of the
AlSiC composite material consists of aluminum and silicon carbide areas. The
uniformal metallization by nickel is necessary in order to provide
solderability and high thermal conductivity of the surface. The process of
chemical deposition of nickel coatings elaborated in the research center VIAM
yields the uniformal highly adhesive metallization. The kinetics of the deposition
process has been studied and the estimation of the coatings quality has been
made in comparison with commercially available samples produced elsewhere.