Nickel-cadmium diffusion coating has an appearance ranging from olive light brown to gray to black gray. It is a medium-temperature protective coating. It can protect steel from corrosion and oxidation well below 500°C, and has certain erosion resistance. Suitable for protection of low alloy steel and stainless steel parts when used at temperatures below 500°C.
HB/Z 31-1982 history
1970HB/Z 31-1982 General process specification for nickel-cadmium diffusion coating