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Composite electroplating is a method allowing to co-deposit fine particles of metallic or non metallic compounds into the plated layers in order to improve the surface properties. The aim of the present work was to compare the performance of pure nickel and Ni–SiC nano-structured composite coatings as far as corrosion, wear and abrasion resistance were concerned. The characteristics of the coatings...