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Electrodeposition of Sb-Se thin films

I am doing electrodeposition of Sb-Se thin films over ITO substrates. But the same thing cannot be repeated using stainless steel substrates. I don't what would be the reason. Will adherence play a role? Some times I get the films coated with graphite which I have used as anode. Tell me your suggestions.

A. CELESTINA
Research student - COIMBATORE, TAMIL NADU, INDIA
2003

Hi, A. Your inquiry is a bit brief for me to understand, but electrodeposition with good adhesion onto stainless steel -- which is a very passive substrate -- requires starting with a Wood's Nickel Strike. Detailed info can be found in Jack Dini's "Electrodeposition". Good luck.

Regards,

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
October 17, 2009

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