Nickel Dendrites

Nickel dendrites are tree-like or branching crystalline structures that form from nickel-based alloys during solidification or through electrochemical processes like electroplating. They are a critical microstructural feature in nickel-based superalloys used in high-temperature applications, where their size and shape influence the material's properties, such as its strength and conductivity. They can also form on electronic components, causing failures by creating short circuits due to the buildup of nickel and other metallic deposits.