Electrochemical Phase Formation in Metals under Low Force: Part 1. Increase in the Density of Electrodeposits

Abstract

The existence of the phenomenon of the electrochemical phase formation in metals and alloys via a supercooled liquid state stage is further discussed. In order to experimentally verify the existence of the phenomenon in point, the density of metal deposits subjected to the action of a centrifugal force applied perpendicular to the crystallization front during the electrodeposition process was studied. For this purpose, an installation and electrochemical cells were developed and manufactured, which ensures of metals electrodeposition under the conditions of a low force impact, in the field of a centrifugal force, in particular. The performed experiments identified the effect of an increase in the density of metal deposits under a low force superimposed perpendicular to the crystallization front during the electrochemical phase formation. This effect was confirmed by a decrease in porosity and a decline in the intensity of the X-ray diffraction maxima from the metal electrodeposits obtained under the impact of the conditions mentioned above. The identified effect is another proof for the existence of the phenomenon under discussion.