Influence of Electrolysis Conditions on the Orientation of Electrodeposited Zinc

Influences of electrolysis conditions on the orientation of electrodeposited zinc were studied. Relative intensity of Zn (00·2) plane increases as the current density decreases, electrolyte flow rate increases and zinc ion concentration in the electrolyte increases. Relative intensity of Zn (00·2) is determined by concentration over-potential parameter which is calculated considering current density and thickness of boundary layer. Electrode potential calculated using electrochemical model which considers simultaneous reactions, zinc ion reduction and hydrogen generation, had a good correlation with relative intensity of Zn (00·2).