Thermal-sprayed Fe-10CM3P-7C amorphous coatings possessing excellent corrosion resistance

An alloy of Fe-10Cr-13P-7C was thermally sprayed by three different processes: (1) 80 kW low-pressure plasma spraying (LPPS), (2) high-velocity oxyfuel (HVOF) spraying, and (3) 250 kW high-energy plasma spraying (HPS). The as-sprayed coating obtained by the LPPS process was composed of an amorphous phase. In contrast, the as-sprayed coatings obtained by the HVOF and HPS processes were a mixture of amorphous and crystalline phases. The as-sprayed coatings showed a high hardness of 700 DPN. A very fine structure composed of ferrite, carbide, and phosphide was formed, producing a maximum hardness of greater than 1000 DPN in the LPPS coating just after crystallization on tempering. The corrosion re-sistance of the amorphous coating was superior to a SUS316L stainless steel coating in 1N H₂SO₄ solution and 1N HC1 solution. Furthermore, the amorphous coating underwent neither general nor pitting corro sion in1NUCI solution and 6% FeCl₃ 6H₂O solution containing 0.05N HCl, whereas the SUS316L stain less steel coating was attacked aggressively.     

Characterization of plasma sprayed Fe-10Cr-10Mo-(C,B) amorphous coatings

Alloys of Fe-10Cr-10Mo containing a large amount of carbon and/or boron were plasma sprayed by low-pressure plasma spraying (LPPS) and high-energy plasma spraying (HPS). The as-sprayed coatings obtained by the LPPS process are composed of only an amorphous phase, while as-sprayed coatings obtained by the HPS process are a mixture of amorphous and crystalline phases. The amorphous phase in these coatings crystallizes on tempering at about 773 to 873 K, and the crystallization temperatures depend on the content of carbon and boron. Thermal stability of the amorphous phase containing boron is higher than those phases containing carbon. A very fine mixed structure of ferrite and carbide, borocarbide, or boride is formed by decomposition of the amorphous phase, bringing about a hardness of 1200 to 1400 DPN (Vickers hardness). The coatings containing carbon retain a hardness of more than 1000 DPN, even on tempering at temperatures of 1073 K or higher. The anodic polarization behavior of the coatings exhibits an activation-passivation transition in 1N H₂SO₄ solution. The active and passive current densities of the as-sprayed amorphous and tempered crystalline coatings containing carbon is lower than the coatings containing boron. The corrosion resistance of the as-sprayed and crystallized coatings containing carbon is superior to a SUS316L stainless steel coating.     

Formation of amorphous Fe-Cr-Mo-8P-2C coatings by the high velocity oxy-fuel process

Alloy powders of Fe-10%Cr-8%P-2%C(10Cr), Fe-20%Cr-8%P-2%C(20Cr), and Fe-10%Cr-10%Mo-8%P-2%C(10Mo) compositions (in mass%) were sprayed by the high velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF) process under different conditions. The as-sprayed coatings of 10Mo alloy were composed of only an amorphous phase under all the spray conditions, while the as-sprayed coatings of the 10Cr and 20Cr alloys consisted of an amorphous phase with a small amount of crystalline material. The volume fraction of the crystalline material increased slightly with the rise of the flame temperature. The hardnesses of the as-sprayed coatings of the 10Cr and 20Cr alloys were 600 to 700 DPN, respectively, while the 10Mo coating composed of an amorphous phase revealed 560 DPN. The corrosion resistance of the as-sprayed coating of the 10Mo alloy was the best among three amorphous coatings and also superior to the nickel-base self-fluxing alloy and SUS316L stainless steel coatings in 1N H₂SO₄ and 1N HCl solutions.     

Fabrication and Characterization of Thermal-Sprayed Fe-Based Amorphous/Nanocrystalline Composite Coatings: An Overview

This review focuses on the recent development of iron (Fe)-based amorphous/nanocrystalline composite coatings, which have attracted much attention due to their attractive combination of high hardness/strength, elevated abrasive wear resistance, and enhanced corrosion resistance. Accompanying the advancements in various thermal spray technologies, industrial application fields of Fe-based amorphous/nanocrystalline composite coatings are becoming more diverse. In the main part, the typical empirical rules for the design of amorphous alloys with high glass-forming ability are generalized and discussed at first. Then various thermal spray technologies for the fabrication of Fe-based amorphous/nanocrystalline composite coatings, such as high velocity oxygen/air spray (HVOF/HVAF), air plasma spray (APS), low-pressure plasma spray (LPPS), high-energy plasma spray (HPS), and high velocity arc spray (HVAS) processes, are introduced. The microstructures, hardness, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance of Fe-based amorphous/nanocrystalline composite coatings formed using these thermal spray technologies are reviewed and compared. Finally, the existing challenges and future prospects are proposed.     

Properties of Cr3C2-NiCr cermet coating sprayed by high power plasma and high velocity oxy-fuel processes

The structure, hardness, and shear adhesion strength have been investigated for Cr₃C₂-NiCr cermet coatings sprayed onto a mild steel substrate by 200 kW high power plasma spraying (HPS) and high velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF) processes. Amorphous and supersaturated nickel phases form in both as-sprayed coatings. The hardness of the HVOF coating is higher than that of the HPS coating, because the HVOF coating contains more nonmelted Cr₃C₂ carbide particles. On heat treating at 873 K, the amorphous phase decomposes and the supersaturated nickel phase precipitates Cr₃C₂ carbides so that the hardness increases in the HPS coating. The hardness measured under a great load exhibits lower values compared with that measured with a small load because of cracks generated from the indentation. The ratio of the hardnesses measured with different loads can be regarded as an index indicating the coating ductility. The ductility of the HVOF coating is higher than that of the HPS coating. Adhesion strength of the HVOF coating was high compared with the HPS coating. The adhesion of the coatings is enhanced by heat treating at 1073 K, and that of the HVOF coating is over 350 MPa.     

Effect of high-velocity oxygen-fuel thermal spraying on the physical and mechanical properties of type 316 stainless steel

Data on the microstructural, physical, and mechanical characteristics of high-velocity oxygen-fuel (HVOF)-sprayed type 316 stainless steel coatings are presented and compared with properties of wrought 316 stainless steel. Coatings were prepared at three different spray particle velocities; coating characteristics are presented as a function of velocity. The coatings had relatively low porosity and oxide contents and were significantly harder than annealed, wrought 316 stainless steel. The hardness difference is primarily attributed to high dislocation densities resulting from peening imparted by high-velocity spray particles. The coating hardness increased with increasing spray particle velocity, reflecting increased peening effects. The elastic modulus of the coatings was essentially identical to wrought material. The mean coefficient of thermal expansion of as-sprayed coatings was lower than wrought material, but the expansion of annealed coatings matched the wrought behavior.     

大气等离子喷涂TiB2-316L不锈钢基复合涂层及其耐磨性能

分别采用高能球磨制备了TiB2含量(质量分数)为10%的316L不锈钢基复合粉,高能球磨与喷雾干燥造粒工艺制备了TiB2含量(质量分数)为40%的316L不锈钢基复合粉,大气等离子喷涂制备相应的TiB2-316L不锈钢基金属陶瓷涂层与316L不锈钢涂层.室温下采用高速环块磨损试验研究TiB2-316L不锈钢基金属陶瓷涂层的磨损特性.采用X射线衍射分析涂层物相,扫描电镜分析喷涂粉末、涂层结构和摩擦副磨损表面形貌.结果表明,大气等离子喷涂两种制粉工艺获得的316L不锈钢基TiB2复合粉能获得较耐磨的316L不锈钢基TiB2复合涂层,耐磨性高于316L不锈钢涂层,且TiB2在复合涂层中增强涂层耐磨性的原因是TiB2颗粒在涂层316L韧性基体中充当强化相,且TiB2在摩擦接触处摩擦氧化形成的氧化产物具有自润滑特性,能减少涂层的磨损量.     

Microstructure of Suspension Plasma Spray and Air Plasma Spray Al2O3-ZrO2 Composite Coatings

Al₂O₃-ZrO₂ coatings were deposited by the suspension plasma spray (SPS) molecularly mixed amorphous powder and the conventional air plasma spray (APS) Al₂O₃-ZrO₂ crystalline powder. The amorphous powder was produced by heat treatment of molecularly mixed chemical solution precursors below their crystallization temperatures. Phase composition and microstructure of the as-synthesized and heat-treated SPS and APS coatings were characterized by XRD and SEM. XRD analysis shows that the as-sprayed SPS coating is composed of α-Al₂O₃ and tetragonal ZrO₂ phases, while the as-sprayed APS coating consists of tetragonal ZrO₂, α-Al₂O₃, and γ-Al₂O₃ phases. Microstructure characterization revealed that the Al₂O₃ and ZrO₂ phase distribution in SPS coatings is much more homogeneous than that of APS coatings.     

冷喷涂和低压等离子喷涂Ni-Ti涂层：组织和性能

采用原子比1：1的Ni和Ti为原料,通过冷喷涂(CS)和低压等离子喷涂(LPPS)制备了Ni-Ti复合涂层,研究喷涂工艺对涂层的组织(孔隙率、相组成和显微组织)和性能(硬度、耐磨性和耐蚀性)的影响。结果表明：两种涂层均未发生明显的氧化,但表现出不同的组织结构。高速碰撞后的颗粒发生严重塑性变形使CS涂层具有低的孔隙率,且XRD未检测到其它的相生成;层片状结构的LPPS涂层内部形成了Ni-Ti金属间化合物相,其表现出高的显微硬度和低的磨损率。此外,LPPS涂层高的腐蚀电位和低的腐蚀电流密度,表明其高的耐蚀性。     

Corrosion behaviour of HVOF sprayed SUS316L stainless steel in seawater

SUS316L stainless steel was coated onto the SUS316L plate by the high velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF) spray technique. Its corrosion behaviour in seawater was investigated by the electrochemical method and the microscopy. The coating had corrosion resistance inferior to the bulk plate. The corrosion of the HVOF sprayed SUS316L coating was related to both its porosity and its oxygen content. Depending on them, the corrosion took place at the small pore and the boundary between the spray particles on the surface.     

火焰喷涂和等离子喷涂FeCrBSi涂层及其防滑和耐磨性能研究

目的采用大气等离子喷涂(APS)和火焰喷涂(FS)在304不锈钢基体上制备FeCrBSi涂层,并对比研究两种工艺制备涂层的防滑和耐磨性能。方法通过光学显微镜、场发射扫描电镜和X射线衍射仪对涂层的显微形貌和结构进行分析,通过维氏硬度计测试涂层的显微硬度。采用摩擦磨损试验机和三维光学显微镜,测量涂层在干摩擦条件下的摩擦系数和磨损量。结果两种喷涂方法制备的涂层多孔,在喷涂过程中极少发生氧化。与火焰喷涂涂层(749HV0.1)相比,大气等离子喷涂涂层(837HV0.1)具有更高的维氏硬度值。在摩擦试验中,火焰喷涂涂层的磨损率为(38.63±2.37)×10~(-6)m~3/(N·m),而大气等离子喷涂涂层的磨损率为(9.5±0.49)×10~(-6)m~3/(N·m),但两种涂层的摩擦系数区别较小,在频率2 Hz、载荷10 N的条件下的摩擦系数为0.6~0.7。结论两种涂层的磨损机制均为疲劳磨损,喷涂态FeCrBSi涂层具有较好的防滑耐磨性能,且大气等离子喷涂涂层性能优于火焰喷涂涂层。     

Corrosion behaviour of thermal sprayed nitinol coatings

NiTi alloy is here investigated as an alternative coating to stainless steel since it is considered to possess good corrosion properties. Three different thermal spray techniques (high velocity oxy-fuel -HVOF-, vacuum plasma spray -VPS- and atmospheric plasma spray quenching -APS+Q-) have been used for building the coatings, and electrochemical tests have been carried out for corrosion evaluation. Open-circuit tests have revealed that the VPS-coating shows fairly good corrosion resistance, both in the as-sprayed and polished forms. The HVOF coatings however, showed a strong dependence on the surface conditions and APS+Q is dominated by electrolyte penetration through coating cracks, thus exhibiting a higher i_corr.     

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。     

Effects of Crystallization on the Corrosion Resistance of Arc-Sprayed FeBSiNb Coatings

FeBSiNb coatings with a primarily glassy structure were prepared by arc spray processing. The as-sprayed coating was devitrified at various annealing temperatures to form different portions of crystalline phase. The effect of crystallization on the corrosion resistance of the coatings was systematically studied by potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy analysis in 3.5 wt.% NaCl solution. The results indicate that the as-sprayed coatings exhibit a superior corrosion resistance to the crystallized coatings with high polarization resistance, and the corrosion resistance of the coating deteriorates with the increase in the amount of crystalline phase. The corrosion resistance of both as-sprayed and devitrified coatings is explained in terms of chemical and structural characteristics of the alloys.     

Corrosion performance of HVOF and APS thermally sprayed NiTi intermetallic coatings in 3.5% NaCl solution

Amorphous/nanocrystalline Ni-Ti powders produced by low energy mechanical alloying were used as feedstock to deposit NiTi intermetallic coatings on 316L stainless steel substrate using high velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF) and air plasma spraying (APS) processes. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and polarization tests indicated that the corrosion performance and passive behaviour of HVOF coating were far better than those of APS coating. The study also showed that the solution had penetrated through the coating microcracks and caused interior corrosion of APS coating, while the HVOF coating was immune from interior corrosion attack and consequently exhibited a good passive behaviour during long-term immersion.     

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.     

CrN/CrAlSiN涂层海水环境下的摩擦学性能

为提高海洋装备摩擦零部件的摩擦学性能,采用多弧离子镀技术在316L不锈钢上制备了CrN/CrAlSiN涂层。通过XRD、XPS表征涂层的物相及成分,SEM和TEM表征涂层的形貌和微观结构,并用纳米压痕仪测试其硬度,采用摩擦磨损试验机对涂层在大气和海水环境中的摩擦磨损性能进行测试。结果表明:CrN/CrAlSiN涂层的微观结构主要有CrN相、AlN相以及非晶态Si_3N_4包裹CrN、AlN相,(111)择优取向最为明显;基于微观结构与CrN过渡层的设计,CrAlSiN涂层硬度高达35.5 GPa;较之于316L基底,涂层致密的结构使其在海水环境下表现出更好的耐腐蚀性能;在大气和海水环境下,CrN/CrAlSiN涂层的摩擦因数及磨损率均明显降低,在海水环境下达到最优。     

热喷涂NiCoCrAlYTa+7YSZ热障涂层颗粒沉积行为

分别采用低压等离子喷涂和大气等离子喷涂在K4169基体上收集了NiCoCrAlYTa颗粒沉积物及涂层,并对颗粒沉积物的形貌及涂层性能进行了观察分析。结果表明:低压等离子喷涂收集到的单个NiCoCrAlYTa扁平颗粒主要呈圆盘状,涂层致密且氧含量低。而大气等离子喷涂收集到的扁平颗粒主要呈溅射状,涂层孔隙率和氧含量均较高。又在经镜面抛光的NiCoCrAlYTa涂层和K4169基体上分别收集了7YSZ颗粒沉积物,并对其沉积形貌进行了观察分析,结果表明:在K4169基体上收集到的7YSZ颗粒沉积物主要呈圆盘状,表面存在大量的网状微裂纹及宏观环状贯通裂纹。在镜面抛光的NiCoCrAlYTa涂层表面收集的7YSZ颗粒沉积物,周围有少量的指状溅射物,中心部存在一定数量的网状微裂纹,但宏观环状裂纹消失。     

Characterization and Corrosion Behavior of Functional Gradient Hydroxyapatite Coating

The aim of the present work is to examine the characterization and corrosion behavior of functional gradient hydroxyapatite coating deposited on titanium-based alloy by plasma spray coating process. The functionally graded coating is designed to provide the crystalline hydroxyapatite at the interface with metallic substrate and the amorphous hydroxyapatite at the outer surface. It is considered that the top amorphous layer of hydroxyapatite has higher bioactivity, and its initial dissolution will lead to bone tissue growth enhancement and bonding, whereas the underneath crystalline hydroxyapatite coating after heat treatment is expected to enhance the long-term stability of coating at the interface with metal. The heat treatment of the underneath as-sprayed coating for crystallization was performed at 700 °C for 1 h. The characterization of the coatings was performed by various techniques such as scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy, x-ray diffraction analysis, surface roughness, and microhardness. It was observed from potentiodynamic scan that heat-treated coating exhibited better dissolution resistance as compared to the as-sprayed coating. Heat treatment of the hydroxyapatite coating resulted in improved crystallinity of the coating which may provide long-term stability to the coating.     

煤油流量对HVOF铁基非晶涂层组织与性能的影响

以工业原材料制备的FeCoCrMoCBY非晶粉末为喷涂材料,采用超音速火焰喷涂(HVOF)制备铁基非晶合金涂层。通过X射线衍射仪(XRD)、差示扫描热仪(DSC)、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、维氏显微硬度计等测试方法,探讨煤油流量对涂层显微组织、微观结构及显微硬度的影响,并分析涂层与316 L不锈钢在1 mol/L HCl溶液中的动态极化特征。结果表明:涂层与基体结合良好,呈现典型的层状结构,非晶含量高,表现出比316 L不锈钢更高的耐腐蚀性能。其它参数一定时,煤油流量越高,涂层致密度越高,非晶含量先增多后减少,显微硬度先增大后减小;当氧气流量为50 m~3/L,煤油流量为26 L/h时,涂层非晶含量最高,为99.4%,孔隙率为1.51%,自腐蚀电流密度低,为5.62×10~(-6) A/cm~2,自腐蚀电位为-0.36 V,耐腐蚀性能表现最佳。