U.S.-Mexico Cooperative Research: Preparation, Characterization and Chemical Properties of Electrodeless Nickel and Nickel Transition Metal Coatings

9412481 Golden此美洲计划奖将支持两名美国公民的旅行和相关费用。科学家和四个美国。在北德克萨斯大学材料表征中心（CMC）和墨西哥Saltillo技术研究所（ITS）之间的合作研究项目中， 该小组将研究和关联化学分析，结构和无电极沉积形成的膜的耐腐蚀性。 样品制备、X射线衍射和机械测试将在墨西哥萨尔蒂略的ITS设施进行。俄歇电子能谱、X射线光电子能谱、扫描电子、透射电子和扫描隧道显微镜将在CMC（丹顿，德克萨斯州）进行。 这项研究可能会导致更好的耐腐蚀涂层的发展，并提高性能的关系，性能的理解。该项目还将通过共享两国的设施和研究环境，为研究生提供国际经验。 ***

9412481 Golden This Americas Program award will support travel and related expenses for two US. scientists and four US. students for a collaborative research project between the Center for Materials Characterization (CMC) at the University of North Texas and the Instituto Tecnologico de Saltillo (ITS), Mexico. The group will study and correlate chemical analyses, structure, and corrosion resistance of films formed by electrode-less deposition. Preparation of samples, X-ray diffraction, and mechanical testing will be carried out at the ITS facilities in Saltillo, Mexico. Auger electron spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, scanning electron, transmission electron, and scanning tunneling microscopy will be done at CMC in Denton, Texas. This study is likely to lead to the development of better corrosion resistant coatings and improved understanding of the relationship of properties to performance. The project will also serve to provide an international experience to graduate students through the sharing of facilities and research environments in both countries. ***