The influence of a condensation product (CP) of veratraldehyde (VRTD) and 𝑝-amino benzoic acid (PABA) on Zn–Ni alloy electrodeposited onto mild steel was studied in acidic sulphate solutions. Ethylenediaminetetraaceticacid (EDTA) and cetyltrimethylammoniumbromide (CTAB) were used as complexing and wetting agents, respectively. The effect of bath constituents, pH, current density and temperature on nature of deposit were studied through Hull cell experiments. The bath constituents and operating parameters were optimized. Deposit properties and corrosion resistance were discussed. Throwing power, current efficiency and polarization studies were carried out. SEM photomicrographs of the deposit obtained from optimum bath revealed fine-grained deposit of the alloy in the presence of condensation product and hence modified the morphology of zinc–nickel alloy deposit. IR spectrum of the scrapped deposit showed inclusion of addition agent.

Electrodeposition of zinc on steel was obtained from acid chloride bath containing condensation products (CP) of 3,4,5-trimethoxy benzaldehyde (TMB) and chitosan (CTN). The effect of bath constituents, pH, current density and temperature on the nature of deposit was studied by Hull cell experiments. The bath composition and operating parameters were optimized. The adhesion, ductility and corrosion resistance of the deposits were discussed. Throwing power and current efficiency values under different plating conditions were measured. SEM photomicrographs of the deposit were taken to study the surface morphology. The inclusion of addition agent in the deposit was investigated from IR spectrum of the scrapped deposit. The consumption of brightener in the lab scale is 10 mLL^-1 for 1000 amp-h.