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The initial stages of both Zn–Co and Zn electrodeposition were investigated by electrochemical quartz crystal microgravimetry (EQCM). The initial electrode mass growth, determined under both pulse and constant current conditions, was much higher than predicted by Faraday's law. This was explained in terms of the precipitation of scarcely soluble compounds of zinc on an electrode surface. The EQCM data confirm that the hydroxide suppression mechanism explains the anomalous Zn and Co codeposition. A nonuniform adsorption of brightener (benzalaceton) on the profiled surface was concluded on the basis of plating distribution investigations. The additive adsorbs to a greater extent on the surface projections.
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StankeviČiu¯tĖ, A., Leinartas, K., BikulČius, G. et al. Deposition of Zn–Co by constant and pulsed current. Journal of Applied Electrochemistry 28, 89–95 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1003206019963
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