Nanostructured yttria stabilized zirconia coatings deposited by air plasma spraying

Nanostructured yttria partially stabilized zirconia coatings were deposited by air plasma spraying with reconstituted nanosized powder. The microstructures and phase compositions of the powder and the as-sprayed nanostructured coatings were characterized by transmission electron microscopy（TEM）, scanning electron microscopy（SEM） and X-ray diffxaction（XRD）. The results demonstrate that the microstructure of as-sprayed nanostructured zirconia coating exhibits a unique tri-modal distribution including the initial nanostructure of the powder, equiaxed grains and columnar grains. Air plasma sprayed nanostructured zirconia coatings consist of only the nontransformable tetragonal phase, though the reconstituted nanostructured powder shows the presence of the monoclinic, the tetragonal and the cubic phases. The mean grain size of the coating is about 42 nm.     

纳米氧化锆热障涂层组织结构和高温稳定性能分析

采用大气等离子喷涂技术制备了纳米氧化锆热障涂层.利用FESEM和XRD对纳米氧化锆热障涂层的微观组织和物相组成进行研究.微观组织分析结果表明,纳米氧化锆热障涂层展现出独特的微观复合结构,包括未熔纳米颗粒和柱状晶组织.物相分析结果表明,纳米氧化锆热障涂层主要由非平衡四方相组成.纳米氧化锆热障涂层高温稳定性能试验结果表明,涂层晶粒度随着服役温度和服役时间的增加而增加,但仍保持纳米结构;涂层物相组成不随服役环境的变化而变化.     

Oxidation and hot corrosion behaviors of HVAF-sprayed conventional and nanostructured NiCrC coatings

The oxidation and hot corrosion behaviors of HVAF-sprayed conventional and nanostructured NiCrC coatings were studied. The oxidation experiment was conducted in air, and the hot corrosion was conducted in the Na₂SO₄–30%K₂SO₄ environment, in the temperature range of 550–750 °C for periods up to 160 h. The corrosion kinetics was tested with the thermogravimetric method. The corrosion products were characterized by scanning electron microscopy(SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) and X-ray diffractometry (XRD). As indicated by the results, both types of coatings possess high corrosion resistance, especially the nanostructured NiCrC coating. The enhanced grain boundary diffusion in the nanostructured coating not only promotes the formation of a denser Cr₂O₃ scale with a higher rate, but also helps to mitigate the Cr depletion at the metal/scale interface. The less porosity of the nanostructured coating is also thought to be beneficial to the anti-corrosion properties.     

Microstructure and Wear Resistance Evolution of HVOFSprayed WC-（W,Cr）2C-Ni Coating with Post Heat Treatment In Air Atmosphere

WC-(W,Cr)2C-Ni coating was prepared on 1Cr18Ni9Ti stainless steel and C-276 Ni-base Hastelloy by high velocity oxy-fuel(HVOF)spraying.The effect of post heat treatment in air atmosphere on the microstructure,phase composition,microhardness,fracture toughness,and wear resistance of HVOF-sprayed WC-(W,Cr)2C-Ni coating was investigated.The microstructure and phase composition of the coatings were analyzed by means of field emission scanning electron microscopy(FESEM)and X-ray diffraction(XRD).The microhardness and fracture toughness of the coatings were measured using a microhardness tester and a Vickers hardness tester.Moreover,dry friction and wear behavior of the coatings sliding against Si3N4 ball was investigated using an oscillating friction and wear tester;and the worn surfaces of the coatings were analyzed by means of scanning electron microscopy(SEM).It was found that heat treatment within 500-800°C resulted in crystallization of amorphous phase in as-sprayed coating,generating nanoscale new phases such as NiWO4,CrWO4 and Cr2WO6.Besides,heat treatment led to increase of the microhardness of as-sprayed coating,and the highest microhardness was obtained after heat treatment at 800°C.The fracture toughness and wear resistance of the as-sprayed coating increased with increasing heat treatment temperature up to 700°C but tended to decrease with further elevating temperature.In other words,the mechanical properties and wear resistance of the as-sprayed coatings were worsened owing to excessive growth of oxidation grains and depletion of ductile Ni binder after heat treatment above 700°C.Thus it was suggested that as-sprayed ceramic composite coating should be post heat treated in air at a moderate temperature of 700°C so as to achieve the optimized mechanical properties and wear resistance.     

Microstructure and Wear Behavior of Conventional and Nanostructured Plasma-Sprayed WC-Co Coatings

WC-12%Co coatings were deposited by atmospheric plasma spraying using conventional and nanostructured powders and two secondary plasmogenous gases (He and H₂). Coating microstructure and phase composition were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and x-ray diffraction techniques (XRD) techniques. This study examined wear and friction properties of the coatings under dry friction conditions. SEM was used to analyze abraded surface microstructure. Coating microhardness and fracture toughness were also determined. All coatings displayed strong decarburization as a result of WC decomposition, which gave rise to the formation of secondary phases (W₂C and W). A very fine undissolved WC crystalline dispersion coexisted with these new phases. TEM observation confirmed that the matrix was predominantly amorphous and filled with block-type, frequently dislocated crystallites. Wear was observed to follow a three-body abrasive mechanism, since debris between the ball and the coating surface was detected. The main wear mechanism was based on subsurface cracking, owing to the arising debris. WC grain decomposition and dissolution were concluded to be critical factors in wear resistance. The level of decomposition and dissolution could be modified by changing the plasmogenous gas or feed powder grain size. The influence of the plasmogenous gas on wear resistance was greater than the influence of feedstock particle size.     

激光重熔等离子喷涂WC颗粒增强镍基涂层组织及高温磨损性能

为了提高等离子喷涂WC颗粒增强镍基涂层的性能,采用激光重熔工艺对涂层进行处理,研究了激光重熔对涂层微观组织和性能的影响．用扫描电镜（SEM）、X射线衍射仪（XRD）和显微硬度计分析了涂层表面形貌、微观结构、相组成和显微硬度,同时对涂层的高温摩擦磨损特性进行了考察．结果表明,激光重熔消除了等离子喷涂层的层片状结构、孔隙等缺陷,涂层致密度提高;另外在激光高能量密度作用下,WC颗粒部分熔化,并在周围析出枝晶结构．激光重熔处理后涂层的显微硬度明显提高,其磨损性能也显著高于原等离子喷涂层．     

Microstructure and properties of Al2O3-13%TiO2 coatings sprayed using nanostructured powders

The microstructure and wear performance of M203-13% TiO2 coatings prepared by plasma spraying of agglom- erated nanoparticle powders were investigated. SEM analysis showed that the as-sprayed Al2O3-TiO2 coatings comprise of two kinds of typical region： fully melted region and unmelted/partially melted nanostructured region, which is different than the conventional coating with lamellar structure. It is shown that the microhardness of the nanostructured coatings was about 15%-30% higher than that of the conventional coating and the wear resistance is significantly improved, especially under a high wear load. The nanostructured coating sprayed at a lower power shows a lower wear resistance than the coatings produced at a higher power, because of the presence of pores and microstructural defects which are detrimental to the fracture toughness of the coatings.     

Microstructure and properties of nanocrystalline nickel coatings prepared by pulse jet electrodeposition

The fabrication of nanocrystalline nickel coatings was conducted by pulse jet electrodeposition on the substrate of 45# carbon steel. The effects of average current density on the surface morphology, microstructure, average grain size and microhardness of nickel coatings were investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffractometry (XRD) and microhardness measurement. In addition, the corrosion resistances of coating and substrate were compared. It is revealed that the nickel coatings prepared by pulse jet electrodeposition exhibit a fine-grained structure with a smooth surface and a high density, although some pores and defects are still present in coatings. With the increase of average current density, the average grain size of nickel coatings is reduced at first and then increased. The coating with the optimum compactness, the smallest average grain size (13.7 nm) and the highest microhardness are obtained at current density of 39.8 A/dm2. The corrosion resistance is obviously increased for the coatings prepared by pulse jet electrodeposition; however, the corrosion rate is increased after a certain period due to the penetration of the corrosive media.     

环氧富Zn-Al-Mg-Ce合金涂层耐腐蚀性能

采用悬浮液等离子喷涂(SPS)和常规等离子喷涂(CPS)2种工艺制备纳米结构ZrO2/Y2O3涂层。利用XRD和SEM分析涂层的物相和微观组织,同时使用韦伯分布函数对涂层的显微硬度进行了统计分析。研究结果表明:在试验条件下,SPS制备的纳米结构ZrO2/Y2O3涂层为粒状结构,涂层致密且没有观察到显微裂纹。单个层片直径在0.3～4μm之间,平均晶粒尺寸51.8nm。CPS制备的纳米结构ZrO2/Y2O3涂层由部分熔化区和全熔区组成,部分熔化区保持纳米结构。2种方法制备的涂层物相均为亚稳四方相。CPS纳米结构涂层的显微硬度韦伯图呈双态分布,其中全熔区显微硬度较高,离散性大,而部分熔化区显微硬度低,离散性较小。SPS涂层显微硬度离散性比CPS全熔区小,表明SPS涂层组织更为均匀。     

超音速等离子喷涂WC/Co纳米结构涂层性能研究

采用超音速等离子喷涂设备分别制备了含纳米结构和普通结构的WC／Co涂层。研究了2种涂层的结合强度、显微硬度和摩擦磨损性能，并用扫描电镜(SEM)和透射电镜(TEM)对涂层喂料(纳米WC／Co粉体)、涂层表面形貌和晶粒结构进行了分析。结果表明：含纳米结构涂层的性能优于普通的WC／Co喷涂涂层，纳米晶粒细晶强化是涂层性能提高的主要原因。     

粉末粒度对WC-Co涂层结构和性能的影响

采用低功率内送粉等离子喷涂设备,选择两种粒度不同的WC-Co粉末,在不同功率下,在不锈钢基体上制备WC-Co涂层。利用XRD、SEM等分析手段对原始粉末和涂层的显微结构和物相组成进行观察和分析,利用显微硬度仪测量涂层显微硬度。结果表明:与细粉相比,粗粉喷涂涂层的组织致密、均匀,孔隙率小。粗粉喷涂涂层显微硬度可达1500 HV以上,涂层主晶相是WC,也存在少量W2C相,随着等离子能量增加,W2C增多;细粉喷涂涂层,WC发生大量的脱碳分解,涂层主晶相是W2C,显微硬度低。因此粗粉在适当功率下更适合低能等离子喷涂。     

Preparation and characterization of nanostructured Al<Subscript>2</Subscript>O<Subscript>3</Subscript>-13wt.%TiO<Subscript>2</Subscript> ceramic coatings by plasma spraying

Nanostructured and conventional Al₂O₃-13wt.%TiO₂ ceramic coatings were prepared by plasma spraying with nanostructured agglomerated and conventional powders, respectively. The microstructure and microhardness of the coatings were investigated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), and microhardness measurement. Meanwhile, the friction and wear behaviors were analyzed and compared using a ball-on-disk tribometer. The results show that the conventional coating has lamellar stacking characteristic and has some pores. However, the nanostructured coating shows a bimodal microstructure, which is composed of both fully melted regions and partially melted regions. According to the microstructural difference, the partially melted regions can be divided into liquid-phase sintered regions (a three-dimensional net or skeleton-like structure: Al₂O₃-rich submicron particles embedded in the TiO₂-rich matrix) and solid-phase sintered regions (remained nanoparticles). The microstructural characteristics of the liquid-phase sintered region are formed due to the selective melting of TiO₂ nanoparticles during plasma spraying. On the other hand, the TiO₂ and Al₂O₃ nanoparticles of the solid-phase sintered regions are all unmelted during plasma spraying. Due to the existence of nanostructured microstructures, the nanostructured coating has a higher microhardness, a lower friction coefficient, and a better wear resistance than the conventional coating.     

等离子喷涂和激光熔覆热障涂层隔热性能比较

采用多种方法制备不同类型的Al2O3-13％TiO2热障涂层,即等离子喷涂常规涂层、纳米结构涂层及激光熔覆纳米结构涂层．在分析三类涂层微观组织的基础上,对其隔热性能进行了比较．结果表明,即等离子喷涂常规陶瓷涂层呈典型的层状堆积特征,纳米结构涂层都为特殊的两相结构,其中部分熔化区由类似的残留纳米粒子组成,等离子喷涂纳米结构涂层的完全熔化区为片层状结构,而相应的激光熔覆涂层的完全熔化区则为细小等轴晶．在相同条件下,等离子喷涂纳米结构热障涂层具有最好的隔热性能,而激光熔覆纳米结构涂层的隔热性能要好于等离子喷涂常规涂层．     

Fabricating Aluminum Bronze Rotating Band for Large-Caliber Projectiles by High Velocity Arc Spraying

The necessity of finding new rotating band materials and developing corresponding joining technologies for large-caliber projectiles has been revealed by the recent increase in the ballistic performance of high loads. In this paper, aluminum bronze coatings were fabricated by the high velocity arc spraying (HVAS) technique. Microstructure and microhardness of the prepared coatings were investigated. Ring-on-disk dry sliding wear tests were conducted in an ambient condition to examine the tribological behavior of the coatings. Quasi-static engraving processes of rotating bands made of as-sprayed aluminum bronze coating and bulk copper were studied using rate-controlled push test methodology on an MTS 810 Material Testing System. The results show that the as-sprayed aluminum bronze coatings have a dense microstructure with porosity of about 1.6%. Meanwhile, the as-sprayed coating presents a higher microhardness than pure copper. The friction coefficient of coatings is about 0.2-0.3 in the steady state. Tribological mechanisms of the as-sprayed coatings were discussed. The engraving test results show that the aluminum bronze rotating band presents high bonding strength and good plasticity. The HVAS aluminum bronze coating should be a possible substitute for the state-of-the-art copper rotating band.     

Structure and Tribological Performance of Nanostructured ZrO<Subscript>2</Subscript>-3 mol% Y<Subscript>2</Subscript>O<Subscript>3</Subscript> Coatings Deposited by Air Plasma Spraying

In this study, nanostructured ZrO₂-3 mol% Y₂O₃ coatings were deposited by air plasma spray using reconstituted feedstock. The coating structures were characterized by x-ray diffractometer, micro-Raman spectrometer, field emission scanning electron microscope, and transmission electron microscope. It is revealed that the as-sprayed coating is mainly composed of columnar grains with diameters <100 nm and demonstrates the better toughness, higher microhardness, and lower porosity. It consists only of nontransformable tetragonal ZrO₂ phase. The tribological performance of the coating was examined with a ball-on-disk apparatus under dry sliding conditions. The results show that the friction coefficient of as-sprayed coating was approximately one-fifth of the conventional zirconia coating and wear rate was lower one order of magnitude than the conventional zirconia coating. The dominant wear mechanism is abrasive wear. The improved wear resistance can be attributed to the increased mechanical properties of as-sprayed coating.     

Laser Surface Remelting of Fe-based Alloy Coating Deposited by APS

The Fe-based amorphous alloy coatings with different porosities were deposited on Q235 steel substrates by means of atmospheric plasma spraying(APS).The as-sprayed coatings were remelted by the facility of a Nd:YAG laser to further enhance their compactness and bonding strength via orthogonal experiment design.The effects of laser remelting on the microstructure,phase compositions and mechanical properties of the as-sprayed coatings were investigated by optical microscopy,scanning electron microscope,X-ray diffraction and Vickers microhardness tester.The corrosion performance of the coatings was evaluated by both potential dynamic measurements(PDM)and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS)in a 10%NaOH solution.The results indicate that laser power of 700 W,scanning velocity of 4 mm/s,beam size of 3 mm and porosity of 1.19%are the optimized remelting process parameters.The laser-remelted coatings exhibite more homogenous structure as strong metallurgical bonding to substrates.The amorphous phases in the as-sprayed coatings crystallize toα-Fe,Fe2Si,Fe3.5B,and Fe2W phases for the high temperature and rapid solidification in the remelting process.The microhardness values of as-sprayed are in the range of 700-800 HV0.1,while the microhardness values of the remelted coatings are enhanced slightly to 750-850 HV0.1.Both PDM and EIS analysis results show that the remelted coatings exhibite relatively excellent corrosion resistance compared with the stainless steel 1Cr18Ni9Ti,however the corrosion resistance of the remelted coatings is inferior to the as-sprayed amorphous coatings.     

反应等离子熔覆Fe-Cr-Ti-C涂层的组织与性能

采用等离子表面熔覆技术,以高能等离子束为热源在Q235基体钢板上熔覆无钛以及含钛(其它粉末成分基本不变)的铁基合金涂层.利用光学显微镜(OM)、扫描电镜(SEM)、X射线衍射仪(XRD)、电子探针(EPMA)、显微硬度计对涂层的组织、相组成和显微硬度等进行分析.结果表明,与无钛铁基粉末涂层相比,含钛铁基合金熔覆层晶粒组织明显细化,且含有较多带状晶,但随着合金粉末中钛含量的增多,熔覆层共晶组织中硬质相(Cr,Fe)7C3逐渐增多,抑制了硬质相的析出,熔覆涂层的平均和最高显微硬度值也相应降低.     

Effects of Post-spray Heat Treatment on Hardness and Wear Properties of Ti-WC High-Pressure Cold Spray Coatings

In this research, the effects of post-spray heat treatment at 550 and 650 °C for 1 h on a cermet Ti-WC nanostructured coating deposited onto AISI 304 stainless steel substrates by high-pressure cold spray was observed. A metallic Ti interlayer was further used to compensate for stresses resulting from subsequent heat treatment on the developed coating. Microstructural analysis of the as-deposited coating by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) showed mostly fine WC grain (below 1 µm) present in the coating with a few larger 4 µm grains dispersed homogeneously throughout. X-ray diffraction analysis of the as-sprayed coating showed no noticeable evidence of WC decarburization. Heat treatment of the coating caused porosity to decrease from above 1.7% to below 0.5%, traced by SEM image analysis. Post-spray heat treatment promotes the formation of new carbide phases caused by the reactions between the Ti binder and WC grains, resulting in significant increases to Vickers microhardness. Evidence of an SHS reaction that produces TiC with heat treatment is confirmed with SEM image analysis as well as (S)TEM area mapping techniques, further supported by selected area electron diffraction analysis. Three-body sliding wear/abrasion tests have shown that wear resistance of Ti-WC cold spray coatings increases with heat treatment as well. In all, the effect of post-spray heat treatment behavior of nanostructured Ti-WC coating will be compared with that of as-sprayed behavior and WC-Co cold spray coatings.     

高速电弧喷涂FeNiCrBSiNbW非晶涂层组织结构与力学性能对热处理温度的响应∗

Fe 基非晶涂层因较高的性价比、良好的耐蚀性而广泛应用于众多工业领域,但其在高温环境下的使役性能会因微观结构的变化而发生改变。 为了探讨 Fe 基非晶涂层组织结构与力学性能对热处理温度的响应,利用高速电弧喷涂技术制备 FeNiCrBSiNbW 非晶涂层,随后对其进行不同温度热处理,获得三种具有不同组织结构的涂层。 采用 X 射线衍射仪、扫描电子显微镜、能谱仪、差示扫描量热仪、电子万能试验机、显微硬度计、纳米压痕仪对不同热处理温度下涂层的组织结构和力学性能进行表征。 结果表明:FeNiCrBSiNbW 涂层中非晶相的晶化过程包括初晶晶化与共晶晶化;随着热处理温度的升高,涂层的非晶相含量、孔隙率、结合强度与断裂韧性逐渐降低,而涂层的硬度与弹性模量不断增大。 研究成果对调控高速电弧喷涂 Fe 基非晶涂层的组织结构与力学性能有一定的指导意义。     

TiAl合金表面激光重熔纳米陶瓷涂层

采用等离子喷涂和激光重熔复合工艺在TiA l合金表面制备了纳米A l2O3-13wt%TiO2复合陶瓷涂层。为了使重熔后的陶瓷涂层保留一定的纳米结构组织,采用相对较低的激光功率和能量密度进行重熔。用扫描电镜(SEM)和X射线衍射仪(XRD)分析了涂层形貌、微观结构和相组成。结果表明,等离子喷涂纳米陶瓷涂层由纳米颗粒完全熔化区和部分熔化区两部分组成,具有等离子喷涂态的典型层状结构;由于受到激光功率、能量密度、陶瓷材料热物性参数和涂层厚度等因素的综合影响,重熔后陶瓷涂层出现了明显的分层结构特征;依据组织形态的不同,可将其大致分为:重熔区、烧结区和残余等离子喷涂区。重熔区由致密细小的等轴晶组成,并且保留了部分来源于原等离子喷涂部分熔化区的残留纳米粒子。由于等离子喷涂过程中涂层沉积时的快速凝固作用,涂层以亚稳相-γA l2O3为主,经过激光重熔处理后,-γA l2O3又重新转变为稳定相-αA l2O3。