In this study, the effects of different concentrations of SiO 2 nanosized particles in the bath on de position rate, surface morphology and wear behavior of Ni-P-SiO 2 composite coatings were investigated. The rate of coating deposition was influenced by the incorporation of SiO 2 particles. The observations of microstructural morphology were performed with field emission scanning electron microscopy. The amount of deposited SiO 2 was examined by X ray energy dispersive analysis. The results showed that for the coating produced at 12.5 g/L of nanoparticles, the amount of co deposited SiO 2 nanoparticles and microhardness reached their maximal values 4.5 wt % and 453 VH, respectively. Furthermore, nanocomposite coating improved the wear resistance of the aluminum substrate.