Effect of reinforcement size on the scratch resistance and crystallinity of HVOF sprayed nylon-11/ceramic composite coatings

The high-velocity oxyfuel (HVOF) combustion spraying of dry ball-milled nylon-11/ceramic composite powders is an effective, economical, and environmentally sound method for producing semicrystalline micron and nanoscale reinforced polymer coatings. Composite coatings reinforced with multiple scales of ceramic particulate material are expected to exhibit improved load transfer between the reinforcing phase and the matrix due to interactions between large and small ceramic particles. An important step in developing multiscale composite coatings and load transfer theory is determining the effect of reinforcement size on the distribution of the reinforcement and the properties of the composite coating. Composite feedstock powders were produced by dry ball-milling nylon-11 together with 7, 20, and 40 nm fumed silica particles, 50 and 150 nm fumed alumina particles, and 350 nm, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 25, and 50 μm white calcined alumina at 10 vol.% overall ceramic phase loadings. The effectiveness of the ball-milling process as a function of reinforcement size was qualitatively evaluated by scanning electron microscopy+energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (SEM+EDS) microanalysis and by characterizing the behavior of the powder during HVOF spraying. The microstructures of the sprayed coatings were characterized by optical microscopy, SEM, EDS, and x-ray diffraction (XRD). The reinforcement particles were found to be concentrated at the splat boundaries in the coatings, forming a series of interconnected lamellar sheets with good three-dimensional distribution. The scratch resistance of the coatings improved consistently and logarithmically as a function of decreasing reinforcement size and compared with those of HVOF sprayed pure nylon-11. This article was originally published inBuilding on 100 Years of Success, Proceedings of the 2006 International Thermal Spray Conference (Seattle, WA), May 15–18, 2006, B.R. Marple, M.M. Hyland, Y.-Ch. Lau, R.S. Lima, and J. Voyer, Ed., ASM International, Materials Park, OH, 2006.     

HVOF-Sprayed Nylon-11 + Nanodiamond Composite Coatings: Production & Characterization

High velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF) combustion spraying has previously been shown to be a viable method for depositing polymer and polymer/ceramic composite coatings. The addition of hard particulate reinforcing phases to soft polymeric matrices should improve their durability and sliding wear performance. Nanosized diamond is an ideal reinforcing phase, owing to its high hardness, low coefficient of friction, and desirable thermal properties. Composite coatings comprising a Nylon-11 matrix reinforced with nanodiamonds have been successfully produced by HVOF. An important challenge is preserving the structure of the nanoparticles after thermal spray deposition and achieving their uniform dispersion within the polymeric matrix. Raman spectroscopy and x-ray diffraction were used to confirm the presence and retention of nanodiamonds after HVOF deposition. Understanding of the role of process parameters, including the content of reinforcing phase in the matrix and powder preparation route is necessary. Nanoindentation studies demonstrated an improvement in creep behavior and recovery of the HVOF Nylon-11/nanodiamond composites subjected to deformation.     

Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation of Arc-Sprayed Aluminum Coatings

Different posttreatment methods, such as heat treatment, mechanical processing, sealing, etc., are known to be capable to improve microstructure and exploitation properties of thermal spray coatings. In this work, a plasma electrolytic oxidation of aluminum coatings obtained by arc spraying on aluminum and carbon steel substrates is carried out. Microstructure and properties of oxidized layers formed on sprayed coating as well as on bulk material are investigated. Oxidation is performed in electrolyte containing KOH and liquid glass under different process parameters. It is shown that thick uniform oxidized layers can be formed on arc-sprayed aluminum coatings as well as on solid material. Distribution of alloying elements and phase composition of obtained layers are investigated. A significant improvement of wear resistance of treated layers in two types of abrasive wear conditions is observed. This article is an invited paper selected from presentations at the 2007 International Thermal Spray Conference and has been expanded from the original presentation. It is simultaneously published in Global Coating Solutions, Proceedings of the 2007 International Thermal Spray Conference, Beijing, China, May 14-16, 2007, Basil R. Marple, Margaret M. Hyland, Yuk-Chiu Lau, Chang-Jiu Li, Rogerio S. Lima, and Ghislain Montavon, Ed., ASM International, Materials Park, OH, 2007.     

Adhesive/cohesive properties of thermally sprayed functionally graded coatings for polymer matrix composites

High-velocity oxyfuel (HVOF) sprayed polyimide/WC-Co functionally graded (FGM) coatings with flame-sprayed WC-Co topcoats have been investigated as solutions to improve the solid-particle erosion and oxidation resistance of polymer matrix composites (PMCs) in the gas flow path of advanced turbine engines. Porosity, coating thickness, and volume fraction of the WC-Co phase retained in the graded coating architecture were determined using standard metallographic techniques and computer image analysis. The adhesive bond strength of three different types of coatings was evaluated according to ASTM D 4541. Adhesive/cohesive strengths of the FGM coating were measured and compared with those of pure polyimide and polyimide/WC-Co composite coatings and also related to the tensile strength of the uncoated PMC substrate perpendicular to the thickness. The FGM coatings exhibited lower adhesive bond strengths (∼6.2 MPa) than pure polyimide coatings (∼8.4 MPa), and in all cases these values were lower than the tensile strength (∼17.6 MPa) of the reference uncoated PMC substrate. The nature and locus of the failures were characterized according to the percent adhesive and/or cohesive failure, and the interfaces tested and layers involved were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy. The original version of this paper was published as part of the ASM Proceedings, Thermal Spray 2003: Advancing the Science and Applying the Technology, International Thermal Spray Conference (Orlando, FL), 5–8 May, 2003, Basil R. Marple and Christian Moreau, Eds., ASM International, 2003.     

On the Role of Spraying Process on Microstructural, Mechanical, and Thermal Response of Alumina Coatings

Thermal spraying is a widely used technology for industrial applications to provide coatings that improve the surface characteristics. According to the specificities of processes (APS, VPS, flame, electric arc), any kind of material can be sprayed. Among materials, ceramic coatings present several interesting aspects such as wear resistance, corrosion protection as well as thermal or electrical insulation; particularly alumina coatings which appear as the most commonly used. From all spraying processes, atmospheric plasma spraying (APS) is a rather well-established process but some others can also be used with a lower economical impact such as the flame technology. The aim of this study was to analyze the alumina coating properties according to the technology employed such as APS or wire flame spraying using the Rokide™ and the Master Jet^? guns. After micrographic analyses by SEM, physical and mechanical properties were measured considering the thermal conductivity and the hardness. This article is an invited paper selected from presentations at the 2007 International Thermal Spray Conference and has been expanded from the original presentation. It is simultaneously published in Global Coating Solutions, Proceedings of the 2007 International Thermal Spray Conference, Beijing, China, May 14-16, 2007, Basil R. Marple, Margaret M. Hyland, Yuk-Chiu Lau, Chang-Jiu Li, Rogerio S. Lima, and Ghislain Montavon, Ed., ASM International, Materials Park, OH, 2007.     

HVOF-Sprayed Coatings Engineered from Mixtures of Nanostructured and Submicron Al<Subscript>2</Subscript>O<Subscript>3</Subscript>-TiO<Subscript>2</Subscript> Powders: An Enhanced Wear Performance

In previous studies, it has been demonstrated that nanostructured Al₂O₃-13 wt.%TiO₂ coatings deposited via air plasma spray (APS) exhibit higher wear resistance when compared to that of conventional coatings. This study aimed to verify if high-velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF)-sprayed Al₂O₃-13 wt.%TiO₂ coatings produced using hybrid (nano + submicron) powders could improve even further the already recognized good wear properties of the APS nanostructured coatings. According to the abrasion test results (ASTM G 64), there was an improvement in wear performance by a factor of 8 for the HVOF-sprayed hybrid coating as compared to the best performing APS conventional coating. When comparing both hybrid and conventional HVOF-sprayed coatings, there was an improvement in wear performance by a factor of 4 when using the hybrid material. The results show a significant antiwear improvement provided by the hybrid material. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) at low/high magnifications showed the distinctive microstructure of the HVOF-sprayed hybrid coating, which helps to explain its excellent wear performance. This article is an invited paper selected from presentations at the 2007 International Thermal Spray Conference and has been expanded from the original presentation. It is simultaneously published in Global Coating Solutions, Proceedings of the 2007 International Thermal Spray Conference, Beijing, China, May 14-16, 2007, Basil R. Marple, Margaret M. Hyland, Yuk-Chiu Lau, Chang-Jiu Li, Rogerio S. Lima, and Ghislain Montavon, Ed., ASM International, Materials Park, OH, 2007.     

Wear characteristics of plasma-sprayed nanostructured yttria partially stabilized zirconia coatings

Reconstituted nanostructured and conventional yttria partially stabilized zirconia coatings were deposited by atmospheric plasma spray. The tribologic properties of the coatings against 100C6 steel were evaluated with a ball-on-disc configuration under dry friction conditions at room temperature. Microstructure and the phase composition of the powders and the coatings were examined using a scanning electron microscope, optical microscope, and x-ray diffraction. Microhardness and the Young’s modulus of coatings were measured by indentation testing. Results showed that the wear resistance of the coatings produced using the nanostructured powder is improved compared with the coating produced using the conventional powder. The wear rates of nanostructured zirconia coatings are about four-fifths of those of conventional counterparts under a load of 5 N. The wear mechanism is also discussed. The original version of this paper was published as part of the DVS Proceedings: “Thermal Spray Solutions: Advances in Technology and Application,” International Thermal Spray Conference, Osaka, Japan, 10–12 May 2004, CD-Rom, DVS-Verlag GmbH, Düsseldorf, Germany.     

Tribological and Corrosion Behavior of Vacuum Plasma Sprayed Ti-Zr-Ni Quasicrystalline Coatings

This investigation deals with a study of the friction, wear, and corrosion behavior of vacuum plasma sprayed quasicrystalline (QC) Ti_41.5Zr_41.5Ni₁₇ coatings. During pin on disc experiments, a change in the mode of wear has been found to occur with corresponding changes in normal load and sliding velocity. The low thermal conductivity of quasicrystals and its brittleness play a vital role in determining the friction and wear behavior of such materials. When these coatings are subjected to rubbing for a longer period of time, wear occurs by subsurface crack propagation, and subsequent delamination within the coated layer. By comparing the QC to its polycrystalline counterpart during potentiodynamic measurements according to ASTM G 31, higher currents were found over the whole range of potentials for QC when immersed in 1 M HCl solution. This article is an invited paper selected from presentations at the 2007 International Thermal Spray Conference and has been expanded from the original presentation. It is simultaneously published in Global Coating Solutions, Proceedings of the 2007 International Thermal Spray Conference, Beijing, China, May 14-16, 2007, Basil R. Marple, Margaret M. Hyland, Yuk-Chiu Lau, Chang-Jiu Li, Rogerio S. Lima, and Ghislain Montavon, Ed., ASM International, Materials Park, OH, 2007.     

热处理对钽强化激光熔覆NiCrBSi涂层的影响

通过在激光熔覆NiCrBSi涂层(Ni60)中添加钽(Ta)元素来提高900℃热处理后涂层的耐磨性.研究了900℃热处理对激光熔覆NiCrBSi和钽强化NiCrBSi复合涂层显微组织、硬度以及耐磨性能的影响.利用带能谱仪的扫描电镜和衍射仪分析涂层的显微组织和物相.通过盘-销实验评价涂层的耐磨性.结果表明:经过900℃热处理后涂层中的M7C3和M23C6发生了分解,钽强化复合涂层和纯NiCrBSi涂层中的硬度都有所下降,但由于复合涂层中原位生成的TaC未发生分解,使得其硬度和耐磨性都高于纯NiCrBSi涂层.     

聚合物基复合材料表面防护涂层的研究现状与展望

聚合物基复合材料相比金属等传统材料,其耐高温性能、抗固体颗粒冲蚀磨损性能等不足,导致聚合物基复合材料在高新技术领域、高温磨损等复杂工况中的应用受到严重制约.研究表明,在聚合物基复合材料表面制备功能性防护涂层,是一种有效提高或改变复合材料表面性能的途径.在介绍聚合物基复合材料基本性能特点的基础上,系统总结梳理了热喷涂、冷...     

Alumina coatings by plasma spraying of monosize sapphire particles

A series of plasma sprayed coatings of controlled microstructure was obtained by spraying three monosize sapphire powders using an axial injection torch in which the plasma gas composition and nozzle diameter were the only processing parameters varied. The effects of changes in these parameters on the coating splat morphology, porosity, angular crack distribution, and hardness are reported. The uniform, dense microstructure and the high hardness of 14 GPa (a level usually only associated with chromia thermal spray coatings) of the best alumina coatings resulted from using tightly controlled processing conditions and monodispersed precursor powders. The microstructural quality of plasma sprayed coatings and, hence, the coating properties can be improved significantly by minimizing variations in processing and raw material parameters. This paper originally appeared in Thermal Spray: Meeting the Challenges of the 21st Century; Proceedings of the 15th International Thermal Spray Conference, C. Coddet, Ed., ASM International, Materials Park, OH, 1998. This proceedings paper has been extensively reviewed according to the editorial policy of the Journal of Thermal Spray Technology.     

SiC颗粒尺寸对镍基复合镀层耐磨性和耐蚀性的影响

在正交实验基础上,对比研究微米SiC(平均粒径1.5 μm)和纳米SiC(平均粒径20 nm)增强复合镍基镀层的摩擦磨损行为和耐腐蚀性能.通过TEM、SEM、EDX和XRD等手段研究颗粒分散状态以及复合镀层的表面和截面形貌、成分及相结构.采用球-盘滑动摩擦磨损试验机研究复合镀层的耐磨性.电化学阻抗谱测量在3.5%的NaCl水溶液中进行.结果表明:微米级颗粒增强复合镀层可以获得更高的表面硬度,两种增强复合镀层具有相似的摩擦磨损行为.电化学阻抗谱分析表明:SiC颗粒的加入可以提高镀层的耐腐蚀性,且纳米颗粒复合镀层具有更好的耐蚀性.     

Influence of Silver Doping on Photocatalytic Activity of Liquid-Flame-Sprayed-Nanostructured TiO2 Coating

Silver ion was added to liquid feedstock to deposit Ag⁺-doped-nanostructured TiO₂ photocatalytic coatings through liquid-flame spraying. The coating microstructure was characterized by x-ray diffraction (XRD). The photocatalytic performance of coatings was examined by photodegradation of acetaldehyde. The XRD analysis showed that the phase structure of coatings was not significantly influenced by the silver ion doping. However, a shift was found for XRD peaks of anatase TiO₂. The photocatalytic activity of the TiO₂ coatings increased and then decreased with the increase of dopant concentration. The photocatalytic activity of doped coatings was higher than that of pure TiO₂ coating, regardless of the dopant concentration. The enhancement of photocatalytic performance of doped coatings is attributed to co-doping of Ag⁺ ion and metallic Ag. This article is an invited paper selected from presentations at the 2007 International Thermal Spray Conference and has been expanded from the original presentation. It is simultaneously published in Global Coating Solutions, Proceedings of the 2007 International Thermal Spray Conference, Beijing, China, May 14-16, 2007, Basil R. Marple, Margaret M. Hyland, Yuk-Chiu Lau, Chang-Jiu Li, Rogerio S. Lima, and Ghislain Montavon, Ed., ASM International, Materials Park, OH, 2007.     

Influence of Annealing on Photocatalytic Performance and Adhesion of Vacuum Cold-Sprayed Nanostructured TiO2 Coating

Composite powder was prepared using primary nanoTiO₂ powder and polyethylene glycol (PEG). The nanoTiO₂ coating was deposited through vacuum cold spray using both the composite powder and the primary nanopowder. The influence of annealing on the coating adhesion and photocatalytic activity was investigated. The coating adhesion was evaluated through erosion test by water jet. The photocatalytic performance of the coatings was evaluated through photodegradation of phenol in water. Results showed that annealing of the coating at a temperature from 450 to 500 °C yielded both higher activity and better adhesion. The adhesion of the coating deposited using the composite powder was better than that using the primary nanoTiO₂ powder. It was found that the TiO₂ coating, resulting from the composite powder, presented much higher activity than that deposited with the primary nanopowder. The better activity is attributed to the existence of large pores resulting from the stacking of composite powder, which benefits the reactants’ transportation through the porous coating. This article is an invited paper selected from presentations at the 2007 International Thermal Spray Conference and has been expanded from the original presentation. It is simultaneously published in Global Coating Solutions, Proceedings of the 2007 International Thermal Spray Conference, Beijing, China, May 14-16, 2007, Basil R. Marple, Margaret M. Hyland, Yuk-Chiu Lau, Chang-Jiu Li, Rogerio S. Lima, and Ghislain Montavon, Ed., ASM International, Materials Park, OH, 2007.     

Detection of Wear in One-Cathode Plasma Torch Electrodes and its Impact on Velocity and Temperature of Injected Particles

Wear at the electrode surfaces of a one-cathode plasma torch changes the characteristic fluctuation pattern of the plasma jet. This affects the trajectory of the particles injected into the plasma jet in a non-controllable way, which degrades the reproducibility of the process. Time-based voltage measurements and Fourier analysis were carried out on a one-cathode F4 torch at different wear conditions to determine the evolution of wear dependant characteristics. A significant correlation is observed between increasing torch wear and decreasing voltage roughness and high frequency noise. Furthermore, by means of particle diagnostic systems, the change in the particle velocity and temperature has been measured. The variations of the particle characteristics are significant and thus an influence on the sprayed coating microstructure is to be expected. This article is an invited paper selected from presentations at the 2007 International Thermal Spray Conference and has been expanded from the original presentation. It is simultaneously published in Global Coating Solutions, Proceedings of the 2007 International Thermal Spray Conference, Beijing, China, May 14-16, 2007, Basil R. Marple, Margaret M. Hyland, Yuk-Chiu Lau, Chang-Jiu Li, Rogerio S. Lima, and Ghislain Montavon, Ed., ASM International, Materials Park, OH, 2007.     

Improvement of the oxidation and wear resistance of pure Ti by laser cladding at elevated temperature

NiCrBSi and NiCrBSi/WC-Ni composite coatings were produced on pure Ti substrates by the laser cladding technology. Thermal gravimetric (TG) analysis was used to evaluate the high temperature oxidation resistance of the laser cladding coatings. The friction and wear behavior was tested through sliding against the Si₃N₄ ball at elevated temperatures of 300 °C and 500 °C. Besides, the morphologies of the worn surfaces and wear debris were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and three dimensional non-contact surface mapping. The results show that the microhardness, high temperature oxidation resistance and high temperature wear resistance of the pure Ti substrates are greatly increased. For the pure Ti substrate, the wear behavior is dominated by adhesive wear, abrasive wear and severe plastic deformation, while both laser cladding coatings, involving only mild abrasive and fatigue wear, are able to prevent the substrates from severe adhesion and abrasive wear. In particular, the laser cladding NiCrBSi/WC-Ni composite coating shows better high temperature wear resistance than the NiCrBSi coating, which is due to the formation of a hard WC phase in the composite coating.     

Investigation of Al-Al2O3 Cold Spray Coating Formation and Properties

Coating build-up mechanisms and properties of cold-sprayed aluminum-alumina cermets were investigated using two spherical aluminum powders having average diameters of 36 and 81 μm. Those powders were blended with alumina at several concentrations. Coatings were produced using a commercial low-pressure cold spray system. Powders and coatings were characterized by electronic microscopy and microhardness measurements. In-flight particle velocities were monitored for all powders. The deposition efficiency was measured for all experimental conditions. Coating performance and properties were investigated by performing bond strength test, abrasion test, and corrosion tests, namely, salt spray and alternated immersion in saltwater tests. These coating properties were correlated to the alumina fraction either in the starting powder or in the coating. This article is an invited paper selected from presentations at the 2007 International Thermal Spray Conference and has been expanded from the original presentation. It is simultaneously published in Global Coating Solutions, Proceedings of the 2007 International Thermal Spray Conference, Beijing, China, May 14-16, 2007, Basil R. Marple, Margaret M. Hyland, Yuk-Chiu Lau, Chang-Jiu Li, Rogerio S. Lima, and Ghislain Montavon, Ed., ASM International, Materials Park, OH, 2007.     

Plasma sprayed cast iron coatings containing solid lubricant graphite and h-BN structure

Water-atomized cast iron powder of Fe-2.17 at.%C-9.93at.%Si-3.75at.%Al were deposited onto an aluminum alloy substrate by atmospheric direct current plasma spraying to improve its tribological properties. Preannealing of the cast iron powder allows the precipitation of considerable amounts of graphite structure in the powder. However, significant reduction in graphitized carbon in cast iron coatings is inevitable after plasma spraying in air atmosphere due to the in-flight burning and dissolution into molten iron droplets. Hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) powders, which have excellent lubricating properties like graphite, were incorporated into the cast iron powder as a solid lubricant by the sintering process (1300°C) to obtain protective coatings with a low friction coefficient. The performance of each coating was evaluated using a ring-on-disk-type wear tester under a paraffin-based oil condition in an air atmosphere. A conventional cast iron liner, which had a flaky graphite embedded in the pearlitic matrix, was also tested under similar conditions for comparison. Sections of worn surfaces and debris were characterized, and the wear behavior of plasma-sprayed coatings was discussed. The original version of this paper was published in the CD ROM Thermal Spray Connects: Explore Its Surfacing Potential, International Thermal Spray Conference, sponsored by DVS, ASM International, and HW International Institute of Welding, Basel, Switzerland, May 2–4, 2005, DVS-Verlag GmbH, Düsseldorf, Germany.     

原位生成 WC-B4C 增强镍基激光熔覆层及其性能研究

目的通过激光熔覆技术,在Q235钢表面原位生成WC-B4C增强镍基熔覆层。方法以WO3,B2O3,C和Ni60混合粉末为预涂原料,采用激光熔覆技术原位生成WC-B4C增强镍基熔覆层,对熔覆层的显微组织和物相构成进行分析,研究其摩擦磨损性能。结果采用合适的工艺参数,通过原位生成WC-B4C形成的增强镍基涂层形貌良好,与基材呈现较好的冶金结合。熔覆层平均硬度1200HV0.3,摩擦磨损失重仅为纯Ni60熔覆层的1/3。结论熔覆层硬度较高,耐磨性很好。大量原位生成的WC-B4C增强相及其均匀分布是熔覆层硬度和耐磨性提高的原因。     

电接触强化对Ni-P/Nano-WC复合刷镀层的微观组织及性能的影响

目的：提高Ni-P/nano-WC复合刷镀层的性能。方法利用电刷镀技术将Ni-P与nano-WC粉末共同沉积在40Cr基体表面形成纳米颗粒增强的复合镀层,再利用电接触技术对Ni-P/nano-WC复合镀层进行二次强化。利用光学显微镜、场发射扫描电子显微镜（FESEM）、X射线衍射分析（XRD）、能谱分析（EDS）和显微硬度测量等手段,分析电接触强化处理对Ni-P/nano-WC复合镀层的影响。同时利用滚动摩擦试验分析电接触强化前后复合镀层耐磨性的变化情况。结果电接触强化处理后, Ni-P/nano-WC复合刷镀层的孔隙和裂纹减少,复合镀层与基体之间的界面在高温和高压的作用下发生焊合。XRD分析显示复合镀层的晶粒细化,镀层的晶粒尺寸由35.35 nm下降至26.28 nm。随着接触电流的加大,复合镀层的硬度也在逐步加大。经过20 kA电流的强化,复合镀层平均硬度由637HV0.1增加到885HV0.1,镀层硬度分布更加均匀;4 h的滚动摩损表明,随着接触电流的加大,试样的质量损失逐步减小,经20 kA接触电流强化后的Ni-P/nano-WC复合镀层质量损失为503 mg,比未经电接触强化的Ni-P/nano-WC复合镀层低40%。结论电接触强化技术能有效改善Ni-P/nano-WC复合镀层的微观组织与性能,将镀层界面由机械结合变为冶金结合,同时提高镀层的耐磨性能。