The use of hard chromium electroplated coatings for industrial and decorative applications is
widespread. However, there seem to be some defects like the existence of an extensive
micro-cracks network that restrict their applications. They affect corrosion resistance due to
formation of direct routes to the substrate through which corrosive agents could reach the
main metal. Plasma nitriding process is proved an effective technique to overcome such
problems. The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of plasma nitriding …