Novel Ni-B/AlN nanocomposite coatings for oil and gas industry

Abstract

Corrosion is a major cause of materials and equipment failure in the oil and gas industry, and its prevention is crucial to ensure reliability of the assets. Towards, this goal, Ni-B/AlN nanocomposite coatings were synthesized through electrodeposition technique and their properties were investigated. It is noticed that the incorporation of AlN nanoparticles into Ni-B matrix has a pronounced effect on its surface, structural, mechanical and anticorrosion properties. The improved properties of Ni-B/AlN nanocomposite coatings make them attractive for many industrial applications.