Synthesis of Cu–Pd alloy thin films by co-electrodeposition

This paper presents results on the synthesis of Cu–Pd alloy thin films on Ti substrates by co-electrodeposition of Pd and Cu from nitrate-base electrolytic baths. The deposition rates of Cu and Pd were determined by Electrochemical Quartz Crystal Microbalance as a function of the electrode potential and Cu+2 and Pd+2 concentrations. It is shown that electrodeposition of copper and palladium occurs simultaneously at −0.50V vs. SCE and that Cu–Pd …