Effect of modified method of coating on particle incorporation and wear resistance of nickel – phosphorus – diamond composite coatings

Abstract In this investigation, electroless Ni-P with diamond particle was deposited on carbon steel in presence of magnetic field, a modified coating technique. Degree of crystallinity was measured through integrated intensity and integral breadth with the help of profile fitting. The coatings were evaluated using an In-House developed software 'PROFAN. The presence of the magnetic field modified the crystallization behaviour of the composite coatings with nickel – phosphorus – diamond through electroless coating process. The treatment of composite coating is performed with different technique at different temperatures. Further, the mechanical wear of the coating is evaluated.