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The Ni60 and SiC-Ni60 composite coatings were successfully obtained by high-frequency inductive cladding on the AISI 1045 steel surface. The influence of SiC nanoparticles on the morphologies, phase composition, micro-hardness, wear resistance and corrosion resistance of the coatings were investigated systematically. An ultrasonic-assisted method was pre-treated for homogenising coating. The performance tests of coatings indicated that high-quality metallurgical bonding was formed under the optimised parameters. The average micro-hardness of Ni60 and SiC-Ni60 coatings was 765.6 and 1072.4 HV, respectively. The corresponding wear resistance was also measured, and the composite coating showed a much lower friction coefficient and wear rate. The corrosion resistance of the coatings was evidently improved by the addition of SiC nanoparticles.

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