Kocabaş, MustafaÖrnek, C.Curioni, M.Cansever, N.2021-12-132021-12-1320190257-8972https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2019.03.003https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.13091/884European Corrosion Congress (EUROCORR) -- SEP 09-13, 2018 -- Krakow, POLANDIn this study, the use of nickel fluoride tetrahydrate (NiF2 center dot 4H(2)O) as a surface activator and sealant at the same time for the coating of electroless nickel-phosphorus (Ni-P) on anodized aluminum alloy AA1050 is proposed. The usage of the activator resulted in more efficient deposition of Ni-P, improved adhesion properties, and increased wear and friction behavior as opposed to non-activated conditions. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and confocal laser microscopy (CLM) analyses of ultramicrotome-cut cross sections of Ni-P coated specimens, surface-activated by NiF2 center dot 4H(2)O, revealed a more well-structured metal-coating interface as opposed to non-activated conditions.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessNickel Fluoride Tetrahydrate (Nif2 Center Dot 4h(2)O)Aluminum AlloyAnodizingElectroless Nickel-Phosphorus Coating (Ni-P)Surface ActivationScratch TestNi-PFilmsCompositeLayersOxidePretreatmentAdhesionMetalXpsConference Object10.1016/j.surfcoat.2019.03.0032-s2.0-85062473279