Abstract :
Electroplating develops rapidly and becomes a necessity in the industrial
field and the first choice of various coating methods. ASTM A106 pipe is a
standard specification for seamless carbon steel pipe for high temperature
services. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of variations in
the current density of nickel electroplating on coating thickness, appearance and
corrosion resistance of A106 seamless pipe.
The research method was an experimental method. The material was A106
seamless pipe. The comparisons of nickel electroplating processes were 40V with
the current density of 7.6 A/dm2
, 60V with the current density of 11.4 A/dm2
, and
80V with the current density of 15.2 A/dm2 within 60 minutes of time. The process
of cutting the material was done at home industry Srambit Khrum. Coating
thickness and corrosion resistance tests were carried out at the Technical
Materials Laboratory of UGM Yogyakarta.
This study showed that the longer the dyeing time, so the greater the
thickness of the nickel-chrome layer. This is due to the fact that more nickel ions
are deposited on the A106 seamless pipe substrate. Electroplating test results
indicated that the voltage of 40V looked dull and rough, 60V with the current
density of 11.4 A / dm2
look a bit shiny but physically still rough, and 80V looked
shiny and smooth on the physic. The higher current density used reduced the
corrosion rate of A106 seamless pipe.