Properties of alumina-based coatings deposited by plasma spray and detonation gun spray processes

Alumina, Al₂O₃ + 3 to 40 wt% TiO₂, and Al₂O₃ + 40 wt% ZrO₂ coatings were deposited by atmospheric plasma spraying (APS) and detonation gun spraying (DGS). The coatings were evaluated by optical microscopy, microhardness measurements, and X- ray diffraction. Wear resistance of the coatings was evaluated by rubber wheel sand abrasion and particle erosion test methods. Detonation gun- sprayed coatings exhibited more homogeneous microstructures and somewhat higher microhardness than corresponding plasma- sprayed coatings. Small additions of TiO₂ (3 wt%) improved both the abrasion and erosion wear resistance, whereas 40 wt% TiO₂ significantly decreased the erosion wear resistance of both APS and DGS coatings. Alumina + 40% ZrO₂ coatings exhibited the best abrasion wear resistance of both APS and DGS coatings, but the erosion wear resistance of these coatings was lower than that of the Al₂O₃ and Al₂O₃ + 3 wt% TiO₂ coatings. The best abrasion wear resistance of the coatings studied was obtained with DGS Al₂O₃ + 40 wt% ZrO₂ and Al₂O₃ + 3 to 40 wt% TiCh coatings. These coatings exhibited lower wear rates than bulk Al₂O₃. The best erosion wear resistance was obtained with the DGS Al₂O₃ + 3 wt% TiO₂ coating; however, it exhibited a higher wear rate than bulk Al₂O₃. In general, detonation gun- sprayed coatings showed significantly enhanced abrasion and erosion wear resistance than the corresponding plasma- sprayed coatings.     

Dry sliding wear behavior of ceramic-metal composite coatings prepared by plasma spraying of self-reacting powders

Ceramic-metal composite (CMC) coatings were deposited on the surface of Fe-0.14–0.22 wt.% C steel by plasma spraying of self-reacting Fe₂O₃−Al composite powders. The dry sliding friction and wear character of the CMC coatings are investigated in this paper. The wear resistance of the CMC coatings was significantly better than that of Al₂O₃ coatings under the same sliding wear conditions. The tough metal, which is dispersed in the ceramic matrix, obviously improved the toughness of the CMC coatings. Wear mechanisms of the CMC coatings were identified as a combination of abrasive and adhesive wear.     

电解液成分对等离子体电解氧化TC4合金腐蚀行为和摩擦学性能的影响（英文）

在TC4合金表面制备4种典型等离子体电解氧化(PEO)涂层,研究电解质组成对PEO涂层腐蚀行为和摩擦学性能的影响。结果表明,PEO涂层的腐蚀行为和摩擦学性能与电解质成分密切相关。在含NaH₂PO₂的电解液中制备的PEO涂层由于内氧化膜较致密而具有最好的耐蚀性能,而在含NaAlO₂的电解液中制备的PEO涂层由于含有Al₂O₃而具有最好的摩擦学性能。为制备具有良好耐蚀性和耐磨性的PEO涂层,以NaH₂PO₂和NaAlO₂为电解液主要成分制备了复合PEO涂层。     

Microstructure,formation mechanism and properties of plasma-sprayed Cr7C3—CrSi2—Al2O3 coatings

The Cr₇C₃—CrSi₂—Al₂O₃ composite coatings were prepared by plasma spraying Cr₇C₃—CrSi₂—Al₂O₃ and Al—Cr₂O₃—SiC composite powders, respectively. The microstructure, formation mechanism and properties of the two Cr₇C₃—CrSi₂—Al₂O₃ composite coatings obtained by plasma spraying were investigated, and the reaction mechanism of the Al—Cr₂O₃—SiC system was explored. The results show that the coating obtained by plasma spraying Al—Cr₂O₃—SiC composite powders had thinner lamella and more tortuous interlayer interface, and the in-situ synthesized Cr₇C₃, CrSi₂ and Al₂O₃ in the coating were all nano-crystallines. Compared with the Cr₇C₃—CrSi₂—Al₂O₃ coating prepared by plasma spraying Cr₇C₃—CrSi₂—Al₂O₃ composite powders, the plasma-sprayed Cr₇C₃—CrSi₂—Al₂O₃ coating obtained from Al—Cr₂O₃—SiC composite powders had higher density, higher microhardness (increased by 20%), better fracture toughness and lower wear rate (reduced by 28%).     

Catalytically active cobalt-copper-oxide layers on aluminum and titanium

Oxide coatings modified with cobalt and copper oxides are obtained on titanium and aluminum by means of combining plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) in silicate and zirconate electrolytes and impregnation in nitrate solutions followed by annealing. The effect of PEO coatings that were preliminarily formed on aluminum and titanium in different electrolytes on the composition and surface morphology of cobaltcopper oxide composites and their activity with respect to CO oxidation is studied. The maximum total concentration of cobalt and copper is found to be typical of composite layers based on SiO₂ + Al₂O₃/Al, while the minimum content is observed in the case of layers based on ZrO₂ + TiO₂/Ti, the PEO bases being characterized by the highest and lowest water-absorbing capacity, respectively. The effect of PEO coatings on the catalytic activity of cobalt-copper oxide catalysts decreases in the series SiO₂ + TiO₂/Ti > SiO₂ + Al₂O₃/Al > Ce₂O₃ + ZrO₂ + TiO₂/Ti > ZrO₂ + TiO₂/Ti.     

黄铜在含磷酸二氢钠或硅酸钠的铝酸盐电解液中的等离子电解氧化行为和耐腐蚀性能（英文）

采用等离子电解氧化(PEO)技术对黄铜进行表面处理,研究其在铝酸盐电解液中分别加入NaH₂PO₄ (S1)和Na₂SiO₃(S2)添加剂对涂层形成和耐腐蚀性能的影响。在S1电解液中进行PEO处理的初始阶段,黄铜表面形成AlPO₄和Al₂O₃的混合涂层,导致快速产生等离子体火花放电现象并形成由Al₂O₃、CuO、Cu₂O和ZnO组成的黑色涂层。然而,在S2电解液中,等离子体火花放电行为延迟产生。由于产生较多的Cu₂O,S2涂层显示为深红棕色。Mott-Schottky测试表明,S1涂层为p型半导体;S2涂层具有n型和p型半导体可调性。动电位极化和电化学阻抗谱(EIS)测试表明,PEO处理能显著提高黄铜的耐腐蚀性,腐蚀防护效率可达91.50%,S1涂层电荷转移电阻最大可达59.95 kΩ·cm²。     

喷涂距离对超音速火焰喷涂 CoCrAlYTa 涂层组织性能的影响

采用超音速火焰喷涂技术制备CoCrAlYTa涂层,研究了喷涂距离对涂层相组成、孔隙率以及硬度、弯曲强度、高温抗氧化性能的影响。结果表明:喷涂距离在200～300 mm范围内时,随着喷涂距离的减小,涂层的致密度增加,孔隙率下降,显微硬度和弯曲结合强度增加,但相组成基本不变,主要由CoAl,AlCo2Ta和CoTa3相组成;涂层致密度越高,在高温氧化过程中,表面越易尽早形成连续氧化膜并促进涂层中Al元素的选择氧化,因此随着喷涂距离的减小,涂层的高温抗氧化性能逐渐增强。     

Oxidation inhibition of γ-TiAl alloy at 900 °C by inorganic silicate composite coatings

Inorganic silicate composite coatings on γ-TiAl were fabricated by air spraying. The oxidation behaviour of the alloy was investigated at 900 °C. The results indicated that rapid oxidation occurred in the γ-TiAl, and multilayered non-protective TiO₂ and Al₂O₃ scales formed. For coated γ-TiAl alloy, the oxidation was markedly inhibited; a thin Al₂O₃ layer was detected, which improved the oxidation resistance of the alloy. The low oxygen partial pressure at the interface of the coatings and the alloy promotes the preferentially oxidation of Al in the γ-TiAl substrate, and the outward diffusion of Ti to form TiO₂ was retarded.     

铝基表面等离子喷涂Al2O3-TiO2-Ta涂层的制备及防腐性能

采用等离子喷涂技术在铝基表面构建Al₂O₃-TiO₂涂层和Al₂O₃-TiO₂-Ta涂层。由于钽元素的引入,Al₂O₃-TiO₂-Ta涂层表面形貌更均匀、致密。同时钽金属具有极强的耐酸碱特性,因此,Al₂O₃-TiO₂-Ta涂层相对于Al₂O₃-TiO₂涂层具有更强的耐腐蚀性。Tafel曲线结果显示,Al₂O₃-TiO₂涂层使得基体的腐蚀电位仅正移了99.6 mV,Al₂O₃-TiO₂-Ta涂层使得铝基体腐蚀电位正移了208.9 mV。因此,由于耐蚀性极强的Ta金属的掺入,Al₂O₃-TiO₂涂层的防腐性得到了极大的增强,Al₂O₃-TiO₂-Ta涂层有效地防止铝合金腐蚀。     

Hot Corrosion Performance of AlO-CrO/NiCoCrAlYTa and AlO/NiCoCrAlYTa Coatings Deposited by Atmospheric Plasma Spraying

AlO-CrO/NiCoCrAlYTa and AlO/NiCoCrAlYTa coatings were deposited on 316L stainless steel substrate using atmospheric plasma spraying, respectively, in order to improve the oxidation and corrosion resistance. The hot corrosion performance of the coatings at 700 and 900 °C were studied, and the detailed microstructures and phase composition of the coatings were analyzed using x-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscope with energy dispersive spectrometer, and transmission electron microscope. The results show that both coatings are structurally featured by slatted layers, consisting of amorphous phase, Cr₂O₃, Ni₃Al, and Al₂O₃. The hot corrosion resistance of AlO-CrO/NiCoCrAlYTa coating is better than that of AlO/NiCoCrAlYTa coating. This improvement is attributed to lower porosity and more compact Cr₂O₃ in AlO-CrO/NiCoCrAlYTa coating which performs better than Al₂O₃ in blocking further inward progress of corrosion and oxidization.     

The study of NiAl-TiB2 coatings prepared by electro-thermal explosion ultrahigh speed spraying technology

NiAl-TiB₂ composite coatings with 0, 10 and 20 wt.% TiB₂ were synthesized on the Ni-based superalloy substrate using electro-thermal explosion ultrahigh speed spraying technology. The microstructure analysis shows that the coatings consist of submicron grains. The bond between coatings and substrate is metallic cohesion. TiB₂ as a powerful reinforcement is doped in NiAl for increasing its hardness. The isothermal oxidation test is carried out for the composite coatings at 1100 °C in air. The result shows that the oxidation resistance of NiAl coating is higher than that of NiAl-10TiB₂ and NiAl-20TiB₂ coatings. The phases of oxides on the coatings during the process at high temperature have been analyzed by X-ray diffraction. The results show that Al₂O₃ and Cr₂O₃ coexistence on surface of NiAl coating, while Al₂O₃, Cr₂O₃, TiO₂ and a small amount of NiO form on surface of NiAl-10TiB₂ and NiAl-20TiB₂ coatings after oxidation for 4 h.     

Oxidation behavior of Fe40Al-xWC composite coatings obtained by high-velocity oxygen fuel thermal spray

The Fe40Al-xWC (x=0, 10, 12, 15) coatings with dense structure were successfully deposited by high-velocity oxygen fuel (HVOF) spraying of a mixture of Fe, Al and WC powders. The objective of the present work is to provide insight into the oxidation behavior of the as-deposited coatings at 650 °C under 0.1 MPa flowing pure O₂. The present results show differences in the oxidation behavior of Fe40Al coating and Fe40Al-xWC composite coatings. The irregular Fe₂O₃ layer is seen on the top surface of the composite coatings. Fe40Al coating and Fe40Al-15WC composite coating both suffer a catastrophic corrosion due to the formation of a porous structure during 24 h of oxidation. However, Fe40Al-10WC and Fe40Al-12WC composite coatings show a good oxidation resistance behavior due to their dense structure.     

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.     

Properties of alumina-titania coatings prepared by laser-assisted air plasma spraying

Studies have shown that microstructures formed by post-laser remelting of air plasma sprayed coatings exhibit densification but also numerous macrocracks due to the rapid cooling and thermal stresses. In laser-assisted air plasma spraying (LAAPS) process, the laser beam interacts simultaneously with the plasma torch in order to increase the temperature of the coating and possibly remelt the coating at the surface. As a result, the microstructure is partially densified and macrocracks, which are generally produced in the post-laser irradiation treatment, may be inhibited. In this paper, LAAPS was performed to improve the hardness and wear resistance of Al₂O₃-13%TiO₂ coatings. These coatings prepared by air plasma spraying (APS) are widely used to protect components against abrasive wear at low temperatures. The coating microstructure was characterized by SEM and X-ray diffraction. The mechanical characterization was done by hardness measurements, erosive wear tests and abrasion wear tests. Results showed that laser assistance may improve the microstructural and mechanical properties. Phenomena involved in LAAPS of alumina-titania coatings are discussed in this paper.     

Microstructure and corrosion behavior of plasma electrolytic oxidation coated magnesium alloy pre-treated by laser surface melting

An AZ91D magnesium alloy was treated using duplex techniques of laser surface melting (LSM) and plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO). The microstructure, composition and corrosion behavior of the laser melted surface, PEO coatings, LSM–PEO duplex coatings as well as the as-received specimen were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and electrochemical corrosion tests, respectively. Especially, the effect of LSM pre-treatment on the microstructure, composition and corrosion resistance of the PEO coatings was investigated. Results showed that the corrosion resistance of AZ91D alloy was marginally improved by LSM due to the refinement of grains, redistribution of β-phase (Mg₁₇Al₁₂) and increase of Al on the surface. Both the PEO and duplex (LSM–PEO) coatings improved significantly the corrosion resistance of the AZ91D alloys, while the duplex (LSM–PEO) coating exhibited better corrosion resistance compared with the PEO coating.     

Development of multimaterial coatings by cold spray and gas detonation spraying

The basic objective is the development of multifunctional multimaterial protective coatings using cold spraying (CS) and computer controlled detonation spraying (CCDS).As far as CS is concerned, the separate injection of each powder into different zones of the carrier gas stream is applied. Cu-Al, Cu-SiC, Al-Al₂O₃, Cu-Al₂O₃, Al-SiC, Al-Ti and Ti-SiC coatings are successfully sprayed. As to CCDS, powders are sprayed with a recently developed apparatus that is characterized by a high-precision gas supply system and a fine-dosed twin powder feeding system. Computer control provides a flexible programmed readjustment of the detonation gases energy impact on powder thus allowing selecting the optimal for each component spraying parameters to form composite and multilayered coatings. Several powders are sprayed to obtain composite coatings, specifically, among others, WC-Co-Cr + Al₂O₃, Cu + Al₂O₃, and Al₂O₃ + ZrO₂.     

ZrCr梯度界面层对Zr/Al2O3涂层体系抗热震性能影响及机理研究

采用中频磁控溅射和超音速等离子喷涂依次在锆合金(Zr-4)基体表面制备了Zr(84.61 at.%)Cr/Zr(17.39 at.%)Cr/Al₂O₃(ZrCr梯度界面层)和Al₂O₃ (无ZrCr梯度界面层)涂层。利用XRD、SEM和HRTEM等重点分析了ZrCr梯度界面层对Zr-4/Al₂O₃涂层界面微观结构、结合强度和抗热震性能的影响。研究结果表明：通过增设ZrCr梯度界面层,能显著提升Zr-4/ZrCr/Al₂O₃体系结合强度至50.3±2.52 MPa,较Zr-4/Al₂O₃体系结合强度值提升约46%;循环热震条件下,Zr-4/ZrCr/Al₂O₃体系膜基界面完整,与ZrCr梯度界面层能显著提升界面结合强度且喷涂及热震实验过程中ZrCr梯度界面层Cr原子优先形成较致密的Cr₂O₃能进一步有效抑制氧扩散至Zr-4有关;Zr-4/Al₂O₃膜基界面则出现明显开裂甚至剥离行为,其主因是Zr-4/Al₂O₃两者界面热应力集中而导致Zr-4/Al₂O₃界面开裂;HRTEM和EDS线扫描结果证实在Zr-4/Al₂O₃界面开裂处形成的疏松ZrO₂氧化物是后续热震循环中进一步加剧涂层大面积剥落失效的根本原因。     

等离子喷涂Al_2O_(3p)/NiCrBSi涂层优化设计

利用二次回归正交组合设计法优化喷涂工艺参数,建立了等离子喷涂Al2O3p/NiCrBSi复合材料涂层冲蚀磨损失重率的二次回归方程.研究了等离子喷涂参数对涂层冲蚀磨损失重率的影响.结果表明,利用Matlab软件编程计算,优化等离子喷涂参数,明显提高了涂层的抗冲蚀磨损性能.为等离子喷涂制备以氧化铝(Al2O3)颗粒增强金属基(NiCrBSi)复合材料涂层(Al2O3p/NiCrBSi)的实际应用提供必要的理论依据和技术数据.     

Study of Al2O3 coatings on AISI 316 stainless steel obtained by controlled atmosphere plasma spraying (CAPS)

The tribological behaviour of Al₂O₃ coatings on AISI 316 stainless steel, obtained by the process of controlled atmosphere plasma spraying (CAPS), is studied in this work. Atmospheric plasma spraying (APS) and high pressure plasma spraying (HPPS) were applied in order to produce these coatings. The APS coatings exhibited lower microhardness values compared to the values of HPPS coatings. Regarding the HPPS coatings it was found that plasma composition, through its heat capacity, does influence the heat transfer to particles, and, consequently, their flattening and densification process, which govern coating properties. It was revealed that tribological behaviour of coatings was influenced by the applied spraying method too. Coatings from HPPS under high-enthalpy conditions led to worst wear behaviour. In general, properties, such as microstructure, microhardness, coefficient of friction and wear resistance depended on the processing conditions such as pressure and composition of the spraying chamber atmosphere.     

Mechanical and tribological performance of Al2O3-TiO2 coatings elaborated by flame and plasma spraying

Mechanical properties and wear rates of Al₂O₃-13 wt.% TiO₂ (AT-13) and Al₂O₃-43 wt.% TiO₂ (AT-43) coatings obtained by flame and atmospheric plasma spraying were studied. The feed stock was either ceramic cords or powders. Results show that the wear resistance of AT-13 coatings is higher than that of AT-43 and it seems that the effect of hardness on wear resistance is more important than that of toughness. Additionally, it was established that, according to conditions used to elaborate coatings and the sliding tribological test chosen, spray processes do not seem to have an important effect on the wear resistance of these coatings.