Further evidence of phase formation through a liquid state stage in metals being electrodeposited: Part 2

Abstract

The phenomenon of phase formation through a liquid state stage in metals being electrodeposited has been discussed. In order to provide further evidence on the existence of this phenomenon, a set of experiments are conducted to reveal the predicted structural features in metals exposed to a minor external force during electrodeposition. In the second part of the research, the results of structural studies of metals electrodeposited under the action of an external force directed perpendicular to the crystallization front are discussed. It is found that electrodeposition of metals exposed to a minor external force perpendicular to the crystallization front leads to a refinement of their intracrystalline structure and surface morphology. The experimental results prove the existence of the phenomenon of phase formation through a liquid state stage in metals being electrodeposited.