One-step synthesis and growth mechanism of nitrate intercalated ZnAl LDH conversion coatings on zinc†
Abstract
An approach for the synthesis of ZnAl–NO3 LDH conversion coatings on zinc in an aqueous acidic Al(NO3)3/NaNO3 solution is demonstrated for the first time. The growth mechanism has been investigated using time resolved structural, microstructural and analytical methods. A LDH growth model involving both electrochemical and chemical processes is suggested.