The nucleation and growth of Ni2+ during the
jet electrodeposition
process are crucial for the quality of nickel coating. Based on the
vertical distribution of electrodes, we set up a three-electrode device
with flow injection to further investigate the nanocluster formation
of Ni2+ corresponding to traditional, vertical, and jet
electrodeposition. Different nanocluster deposition models are established
and combined with the results of fitting analysis based on different
electrodeposition processes. Meanwhile, the nucleation and growth
behaviors of Ni2+ electrodeposition with convection and
charge distribution, which vary at different electrodeposition conditions,
can be further achieved. Finally, the morphological structure of surface
coatings via traditional, vertical, and jet electrodeposition is analyzed
to prove the nucleation and growth processes. These results provide
both a theoretical and experimental basis for the preparation of nickel
coatings.