Element Analysis of Ceramic Coatings under Spherical Indentation with Metallic Interlayer：Part Ⅱ Ring Crack

Spherical indentation of ceramic coatings with metallic interlayer was performed by means of axisymmetric finite element analysis （FEA）. Two typical ceramic coatings with relatively high and low elastic modulus deposited on aluminum alloy and carbon steel were considered. The fracture mechanics of the ceramic coatings mechanisms due to occurrence of surface ring cracks extending traverse the coating thickness under spherical indentation are investigated within the framework of linear fracture mechanics. The J-integral associated to such cracks was computed. The evolution of J-integral vs the crack length and the indentation depth was studied. The effects of the interlayer, the coating and the substrate on the J-integral evolution were discussed. The results show that a suitable metallic interlayer can improve the fracture resistance of the coating systems under the same indentation conditions through reducing the J-integral.     

Preparation and Corrosion Resistance of Magnesium Coatings by Magnetron Sputtering Deposition

Magnesium coatings were fabricated on stainless steel substrates (1Cr11Ni2W2MoV) by a plane magnetron sputtering technique. The argon pressure and the substrate condition (including temperature and the substrate was rotated or fixed) were varied in order to evaluate the influence of the parameters on the crystal orientation and morphology of the coating. The corrosion behavior of the coatings in 1 wt pct NaCl solution was studied by electrochemical methods.The results showed that all coatings exhibited preferred orientation (002) as the argon pressure increased from 0.2 to 0.4 Pa. The morphologies of the coatings varied with the argon pressure and with whether the substrate was rotated or fixed. The open circuit potential of the coatings was more positive than that of cast AZ91D magnesium alloy.However, the immersion test in 1 wt pct NaCI solution showed that the corrosion rates of the coatings were higher than that of cast AZ91D magnesium alloy.     

Effects of the Thickness Ratio of CrN vs Cr2O3 Layer on the Properties of Double-layered CrN/Cr2O3 Coatings Deposited by Arc Ion Plating

In this study, CrN/Cr2O3 double-layered coatings with various thickness ratios of CrN vs Cr2O3 layer were prepared by arc ion plating technology. The influences of the thickness ratio of CrN vs Cr2O3 layer on the microstructural characteristics as well as the mechanical and tribological properties of the CrN/Cr2O3 doublelayered coatings were investigated. The corresponding mechanisms were also discussed. The results indicated that the insertion of CrN layer between the Cr2O3 layer and substrate can effectively decrease the internal stress level of the coating. With increasing the thickness ratio of CrN vs Cr2O3 layer, the surface roughness of double-layered coatings decreased gradually, which had a certain influence on the friction coefficient. In addition, the microhardness also declined gradually, the adhesive strength almost increased linearly, whereas the wear rate declined firstly and then increased slightly. As the thickness ratio was 2：1, the double-layered coating exhibited the best wear resistance.     

Effect of Thickness on the Structure and Tribological Properties of MoSx Coating

MoSx coatings were prepared by bipolar-pulse DC unbalanced magnetron-sputtering system with the variation of coating thickness at different Ar pressures.The composition and surface morphology were determined by using energy dispersive X-ray and scanning electron microscopy;the structural characterization was analyzed by X-ray diffraction.The friction and wear properties were investigated by fretting tests in air with less than 10% and 50% relative humidity.At 0.40 Pa pressure,(002) basal plane orientation was formed throughout the coatings.At 0.88 Pa and 1.60 Pa pressures,(002) basal plane orientation was only noticed in the first stage of coating growth(around 0.20 μm in thickness), and then edge orientations with their basal planes perpendicular to the surface would be evolved in the coatings.Humidity has a minor influence on the coatings that have(002) basal plane orientation,whereas the tribological properties of MoSx coatings with edge orientations are greatly affected by humidity.The mechanisms of coating growth and friction and wear processes are discussed.     

Effect of the Oxidation Time on Properties of Ceramic Coatings Produced on Ti-6Al-4V by Micro-Arc Oxidation

Ceramic coatings were prepared on Ti-6AI-4V alloy using ac micro-arc oxidation (MAO) in silicate-hypophosphate solution. Growth regularity and formation mechanism of ceramic coatings were discussed. It was found that during the first stage the growth rate of coatings toward the external surface was larger than that toward substrate and then the coating began to grow mainly towards Ti alloy. When the total coating thickness reaches a certain value, it would no longer increase. In addition, the variations of the composition and microstructure of ceramic coatings according to the depositing time were also investigated with X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). The amount of rutile TiO2 gradually increased, whereas the amounts of the anatase TiO2 and amorphous phases first increased and then decreased slightly.     

Tribological Properties of Mo-N Hard Coatings on Ti6A14V by Double Glow Discharge Technique

Mo-N hard coatings on Ti6AI4V were formed using double glow discharge technique. The fundamental coating properties, such as the phase, hardness and elastic modulus were investigated. The tribological performances of the coatings in dry wear condition were studied by means of ball-on-disc wear machine. The experimental results showed that the thickness of the Mo-N hard coating was about 10 μm. The coating was single fcc γ-Mo2N phase with (200) preferred orientation. The hardness and the elastic modulus of the coating was 13.80 GPa and 261.65 GPa respectively. The surface treatment enhanced the hardness and elastic modulus of the surface of Ti6AI4V base greatly. With GCr15 slider ball, the friction coefficient of the Mo-N hard coating was in the range of 0.56-0.65 at the steady state. Though the coating did not show friction reducing effect, it improved the wear resistance of Ti6AI4V greatly.     

Microstructure of Bioglass/Hydroxynpatite Coatings on Ti Substrate

Composite coatings of bioglass and hydroxyapatite (briefly named HA/BG) with different hydroxyapatite contents on titanium substrate were successfully fabricated. The fabricated coatings are characterized by rough and poriform surface.The densities of the coatings decrease with the increase of HA content. There is a transition layer with a 5 μm thickness between the BG coating and the substrate. During heat-treatment, hydroxyapatite crystals with hexastyle shape have precipitated from the BG.     

Combined Effect of Aluminum Content and Layer Structure on the Oxidation Performance of Ti1-xAlxN Based Coatings

TiN,Ti1-xAIxN single layer coatings and TiN/Ti1-xAIxN multilayer coatings were deposited on SKH51 tool steel substrate by arc ion plating.The coatings were annealed in air to study the effect of aluminum and film structure on the oxidation performance.The surface morphology and structure were characterized by scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction.The element distribution on the cross section was analyzed by electron probe microscopy.It is found that the oxidation resistance of these Ti1-xAlxN based coatings is mainly attributed to aluminum content in them.In comparison with the Ti1-xAlxN single layer coating,the TiN layer inserting into the Ti1-xAlxN in a multilayer coating increases the tendency of Ti diffusion toward the surface and forms a Ti-enriched top surface oxide layer,thus degrades the oxidation resistance.As far as the oxidation resistance is concerned in this study,Ti0.33Al0.67N single layer coating performs the best among all coatings.The kinetic of oxidation behavior of all coatings presents two definite stages.One is a slow oxidation growth which conforms to parabolic law,and the other presents severe mass gain with oxidation duration.The annealing time for severe oxidation initiation is responsible to Fe2O3formation in the oxide scale.     

Superhard Nanocomposite Coatings

The recent development in the field of nanocomposite coatings with good mechanical properties is critically reviewed in this paper.The design principle and materials selection for the nanocomposite coatings are introduced.Different methods for the preparation of superhard nanocomposite coatings are described with emphasis on the magnetron sputtering.Based on recent theoretical and experimental results regarding the appearance of superhardness in nanocomposite coating,lattice parameter changes,crystallite size,microstructure and morphology are reviewed in detail.Also emphasized are the mechanical properties(especially on hardness)and the ways by which the properties are derived.     

Tribological Properties of Mo-N Hard Coatings on Ti6Al4V by Double Glow Discharge Technique

Mo-N hard coatings on Ti6Al4V were formed using double glow discharge technique. The fundamental coating properties, such as the phase, hardness and elastic modulus were investigated. The tribological performances of the coatings in dry wear condition were studied by means of ball-on-disc wear machine. The experimental results showed that the thickness of the Mo-N hard coating was about 10 µm. The coating was single fcc γ-Mo2N phase with (200) preferred orientation. The hardness and the elastic modulus of the coating was 13.80 GPa and 261.65 GPa respectively. The surface treatment enhanced the hardness and elastic modulus of the surface of Ti6Al4V base greatly. With GCr15 slider ball, the friction coefficient of the Mo-N hard coating was in the range of 0.56~0.65 at the steady state. Though the coating did not show friction reducing effect, it improved the wear resistance of Ti6Al4V greatly.     

Finite Element Analysis of Ceramic Coatings under Spherical Indentation with Metallic Interlayer: Part Ⅰ Uncracked Coatings

Spherical indentation of ceramic coatings with metallic interlayer was performed by means of axisymmetric finite element analysis (FEA). Two typical ceramic coatings with relatively high and low elastic modulus deposited on aluminum alloy and carbon steel were considered. Various combinations of indenter radius-coating thickness ratios and interlayer thickness-coating thickness ratios were used in the modeling. The effects of the interlayer, the coating and the substrate on the indentation behavior, such as the radial stress distribution along the coating surface as well as the coating interface, and the plastic deformation zone evolution in the substrate were investigated in connection with the above mentioned ratios. The coating cracking dominant modes were also discussed within the context of the peak tensile stresses on the coating surface and on the coating interface.     

Element Analysis of Ceramic Coatings under Spherical Indentation with Metallic Interlayer:Part Ⅱ Ring Crack

Spherical indentation of ceramic coatings with metallic interlayer was performed by means of axisymmetric finite element analysis(FEA). Two typical ceramic coatings with relatively high and low elastic modulus deposited on aluminum alloy and carbon steel were considered. The fracture mechanics of the ceramic coatings mechanisms due to occurrence of surface ring cracks extending traverse the coating thickness under spherical indentation are investigated within the framework of linear fracture mechanics. The J-integral associated to such cracks was computed. The evolution of J-integral vs the crack length and the indentation depth was studied. The effects of the interlayer, the coating and the substrate on the J-integral evolution were discussed. The results show that a suitable metallic interlayer can improve the fracture resistance of the coating systems under the same indentation conditions through reducing the J-integral.     

Comparison of the developed thermal stresses in Al2O3–SG, ZrO2–12%Si+Al and ZrO2–SG coating systems subjected to thermal loading

In this investigation, thermal and structure finite element analysis has been employed to analyse the thermal stresses developed in Al₂O₃–SG, ZrO₂–12%Si+A1 and ZrO₂–SG.coatings subjected to thermal loading. Systems with 0.4 mm coating thickness and 4 mm substrate material thickness were modelled. Zirconia–spherical cast iron (SG) coatings with NiAl, NiCrAlY and NiCoCrAlY interlayers were also modelled. Nominal and shear stresses at the critical interface regions (film/interlayer/substrate) were obtained. The results showed that the lowest stress levels are in ZrO₂–SG coatings. Furthermore, the interlayer thickness and material combinations have a significant influence on the level of the developed thermal stresses. It is also concluded that the finite element technique can be used to optimise the design and the processing of ceramic coatings.     

热化学反应法制备陶瓷涂层及其耐蚀性能

为了提高Q235钢的耐腐蚀性能,采用热化学反应法在其表面制备了陶瓷涂层,并对涂层的组织结构和耐腐蚀性能进行了研究.结果表明:微米、纳米SiO_2基陶瓷涂层经600℃固化后,均生成了新物相,具有良好的致密性和结合强度;微米涂层的耐酸、耐碱、耐盐性能分别是基体的4.00,1.07,4.02倍,纳米陶瓷涂层的耐酸、耐碱、耐盐性能分别是基体的17.00,1.79,13.80倍.     

Pulsed laser deposition of hydroxyapatite on titanium substrate with titania interlayer

Pulsed laser deposition (PLD) has been used to deposit hydroxyapatite (HA) ceramic over titanium substrate with an interlayer of titania. PLD has been identified as a potential candidate for bioceramic coatings over metallic substrates to be used as orthopedic and dental implants because of better process control and preservation of phase identity of the coating component. However, direct deposition of hydroxyapatite on titanium at elevated temperature results in the formation of natural oxide layer along with some perovskites like calcium titanate at the interface. This leads to easy debonding of ceramic layer from the metal and thereby affecting the adhesion strength. In the present study, adherent and stable HA coating over Ti6Al4V was achieved with the help of an interlayer of titania. The interlayer was made to a submicron level and HA was deposited consecutively to a thickness of around one micron by exposing to laser ablation at a substrate temperature of 400°C. The deposited phase was identified to be phase pure HA by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray analysis, and inductively coupled plasma spectrometry. The mechanical behavior of coating evaluated by scratch test indicates that the adhesion strength of HA coating was improved with the presence of titania interlayer.     

The Application of Flame and Plasma Sprayed Coatings for Cast Iron Molds

Molds made of grey iron for casting iron are subjected to severe temperature fluctuations very similar to the die casting process except for the high pressure erosion that occurs due to molten metal. Therefore, the main life limiting damage for molds is the formation of surface cracks arising from thermal fatigue. Various flame and plasma sprayed coatings were investigated to extend the life of molds for casting iron. Coating materials studied include plasma sprayed ceramic coatings with bond coat (NiCrAl, NiCrAlY, and NiCrAlCoY) as well as powder flame sprayed oxidation resistant alloys (NiCr, NiAl, and NiCrAl). The results of simulated cyclic furnace tests from room temperature to 1100°C in air indicated that the failure occurred along the interface between the bond coat and the iron substrate due to iron oxidation rather than the interface between the ceramic coating and the bond coating for superalloy substrate. The results of field tests are also discussed.     

MAO层厚度对MAO/DLC复合膜层力学性能与摩擦学特性的影响

借助直流脉冲微弧氧化(MAO)电源,采用恒压模式在AZ80镁合金表面制备四种不同厚度MgO陶瓷层,并以此为基,采用离子束复合磁控溅射技术沉积类金刚石碳(DLC)膜,对比研究了四种膜层体系(MAO-1min/DLC、MAO-3min/DLC、MAO-5min/DLC及MAO-10min/DLC)的表面结构特征、力学性能以及摩擦学性能差异。结果表明:随MAO层厚度增加,复合膜层表面微孔的孔径增大,表面粗糙度增加,且表层DLC膜具有颗粒特征,表现为MAO-3min/DLC及MAO-10min/DLC复合膜层具有较高的纳米硬度和弹性模量,且在磨损过程中对应的摩擦系数与磨痕宽度较小,其抗磨损性能优异;各复合膜层体系在磨损过程中摩擦系数均有波动,产生高温氧化,磨痕表面形成了Fe的转移层;MAO层可提高基体对DLC膜的支撑强度,表层DLC膜对磨损界面具有的润滑作用是复合膜层改善镁基体抗磨损性能之原因所在。     

3-D Modeling of nanoindentation experiment on a coating-substrate system

The validity of indentation tests for the characterization of the mechanical properties of coatings relies greatly on the indentation depth. Deep indentation concludes to unreliable results due to the substrate effect on the measured properties. At shallow depths the size effect can also be an important error factor. The purpose of the present study is the determination of the critical ratio of coating thickness to indentation depth, up to which the substrate properties have a negligible effect on the force versus indentation depth curve and thus on determined mechanical properties of the coating. The analysis required, was conducted using finite element method. A spherical (ball) indenter was used and a three dimensional model of the indenter/coating-substrate system was applied. The effect of the coating to substrate Yield strength ratio, on the critical coating thickness to indentation depth ratio, was investigated for three different coating to substrate Young's modulus ratios. The results of this work provide considerable insight for the determination of the confidence indentation depth during micro-indentation for layered systems with different properties.     

等离子喷涂ZrC基涂层逐道逐层沉积残余应力模拟与实验验证

采用商用ANSYS14.5软件, 依据复合梁增层力学模型, 采用逐道逐层累积模型模拟了C/C复合材料表面等离子喷涂ZrC基涂层沉积残余应力的特征, 分析了SiC过渡层、第二相(SiC, MoSi₂)和涂层厚度对ZrC基涂层残余应力的影响, 并进行了实验验证。结果表明, SiC过渡层有效缓解了涂层与基体的热失配应力。涂层体系的应力随着涂层厚度的增加逐渐减小, 符合应力松弛和叠加规律。在涂层内部的径向应力以拉应力为主, 基体中主要为压应力, 且在界面边缘存在压应力集中的极限区域, 易使涂层产生裂纹并沿界面扩展。该模拟采用逐道逐层累积的方法更逼近实际喷涂过程, 能更准确预测涂层的残余应力。