Research Article

Influence of Surfactants on the Characteristics of Nickel Matrix Nanocomposite Coatings

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Crystallite size , crystallinity (%), and lattice parameter constant (α) of nickel in nanocomposite coatings deposited; (a) in absence of reinforcements powders in electrolyte (SiC and Gr) (sample I), (b) in absence of surfactants (sample II), and (c) in presence of surfactants (sample III).
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