Theory and Practice of Metal Electrodeposition

Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Introduction to Electrodeposition: Basic Terms and Fundamental Concepts....Pages 1-25
The Structure of the Metal-Solution Interface....Pages 27-51
Electrochemical Thermodynamics and Electrochemical Kinetics....Pages 53-75
Influence of Diffusion diffusion on the Rate of Electrochemical Process....Pages 77-96
Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Nucleation....Pages 97-122
Morphology of the Growing Metal Surface....Pages 123-141
Potential Distribution in the Electrolyte and Current Distribution on the Electrode Surface....Pages 143-167
Current Distribution at Rough Electrodes....Pages 169-187
Non-steady State Electrodeposition Processes and Electrochemical Methods....Pages 189-204
Electrodeposition of Alloys....Pages 205-232
Codeposition of Impurities....Pages 233-252
Technologies for the Electrodeposition of Metals and Alloys: Materials and Electrolyte Selection, Substrate substrate Preparation....Pages 253-263
Technologies for the Electrodeposition of Metals and Alloys: Electrolytes and Processes....Pages 265-316
Structure and Microstructure of Electrodeposited Metals and Alloys....Pages 317-333
Physical Properties of Electrodeposited Metals and Alloys. Quality Control and Testing Methods....Pages 335-373
Back Matter....Pages 367-367