Corrosion resistance and mechanical properties of Ni/Ni–Co–La coating on T2-Cu: Electrochemical mechanism and kinetics study

Key Points

• Corrosion resistance increased significantly in the presence of the Ni/Ni-Co-La coating.
• The electrochemical mechanism revealed a notable kinetic improvement with a decrease in corrosion rate by up to 65%.
• Analysis included various electrochemical tests to evaluate the efficiency of the coating on T2-Cu over time.
• Findings suggest enhanced durability for applications requiring resistance to environmental degradation.