The mechanical integrity and protective performance of silica coatings

Silica coatings have been developed to reduce the oxidation rates of 9Cr and other steels in high temperature environments. An important aspect of their performance is their ability to withstand the mechanical and thermal strains likely to be encountered in practical applications. This has been examined. Silica-coated 9Cr steel specimens were deformed in tension and coating failure was detected by scanning electron microscope observations of the oxide stringers which delineated the strain-induced cracks on subsequent oxidation. Coating fracture was shown to occur in the strain range 0·27-0·45%.The crack separation at constant coating thickness decreased with strain and at constant strain was approximately proportional to the square root of the coating thickness. The implications of these results for the protection of the underlying alloy by a cracked coating are considered.     

Some Features of High-Temperature Oxidation of Aluminide Coatings on Alloy TsNK-7P

Special features of high-temperature oxidation of aluminide coatings (slip-deposited Al – Si and ion-plasma-deposited VSDP-11) on alloy TsNK-7P are considered. The kinetics of the oxidation process, the element composition, and the microhardness of coatings with different thicknesses are described. Results of thermal fatigue tests of alloy TsNK-7P with aluminide diffusion coatings are presented. It is shown that the VSDP-11 coating ensures a higher heat resistance and thermal fatigue strength on alloy TsNK-7P than the Al – Si coating and can replace the latter on turbine vanes of gas compressor units.     

Effect of Heat Treatment on the Microstructure and Properties of HVOF-Sprayed Co-Cr-W Coating

Co-Cr-W HVOF-sprayed protective coatings are used for their high oxidation and wear resistance. Apart from the oxidation resistance, the stability of their mechanical properties in relation to thermal loading is crucial with respect to the most common high-temperature application areas. This work is focused mainly on evaluation of the heat-induced changes in the phase composition and related mechanical properties. It was shown that the original powder, composed fully from face-centered cubic Co-based alloy, partly changes its phase composition during spraying to a hexagonal close-packed (hcp) structure. The annealing further increases the ratio of the hcp phase in the structure. The heat-induced phase changes are accompanied by an increase in the coatings’ hardness and cohesion strength. The abrasive and adhesive wear behavior was evaluated. While the coatings’ heat treatment had a positive effect on the coefficient of friction, the abrasive and adhesive wear resistance of annealed coating was lower compared to as-sprayed coating.     

Improvement of the oxidation behaviour of TiAl-alloys by treatment with halogens

Titanium aluminides are of great interest for several structural high temperature applications because of their low specific weight (about 4 g/cm³) and their excellent high temperature strength. They could replace the much heavier high temperature steels or Ni-based superalloys (up to 9 g/cm³) which are usually in service. The implementation of this new group of intermetallic alloys in e.g. the aerospace or automotive industry is therefore due to economic and ecologic reasons. The use of TiAl-based alloys is still limited to a temperature of about 750 °C because of their poor oxidation resistance despite of their good mechanical properties which would allow the use at higher temperatures. The oxidation resistance can be improved significantly by small amounts of halogens such as fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine (so called halogen effect). A defined dose of these halogens has to be provided at the metal/oxide interface of the component. The halogens promote the selective formation of gaseous Al-halides at temperatures above 700 °C which are oxidised to Al₂O₃ during their outward diffusion through the naturally grown oxide scale. So finally a protective alumina scale is formed which is stable for long times even under thermocyclic exposure and wet atmospheres. In this paper the results of isothermal and thermocyclic high temperature oxidation tests of technical TiAl-alloys with and without halogen treatment are shown. Additionally the results of high temperature creep tests of halogen treated TiAl-alloys are presented and compared with the untreated alloys.     

航空发动机涡轮叶片热障涂层研究现状

热障涂层是一种可以有效保障航空发动机涡轮叶片正常工作，同时显著提高其工作效率和服役时间的表面防护技术。热障涂层的性能在很大程度上影响叶片的承温和抗腐蚀能力，进而间接影响航空发动机的服役性能。涂层性能主要受其结构和材料2个方面的影响。介绍了涂层结构的优缺点和研究进展，当前常见的结构形式有双层结构、多层结构和梯度结构；介绍了粘结层材料的研究进展；对陶瓷层材料的研究进展进行了详述，如YSZ的掺杂改性、A₂B₂O₇型化合物、钙钛矿结构材料以及近年来兴起的几种高熵陶瓷材料，其中高熵陶瓷材料包括：高熵稀土钽酸盐、铝酸盐、锆/铪酸盐、磷酸盐、硅酸盐以及高熵稀土氧化物，分别从热导率、热膨胀系数、断裂韧性、热循环寿命和抗腐蚀能力等方面对其进行介绍；概述了热障涂层常见的几种失效形式如：TGO失效、CMAS腐蚀以及高温烧结，并且对其发生机理进行简要的介绍；展望了热障涂层未来的发展趋势和方向。     

热喷涂铝青铜涂层的制备与微动磨损行为*

采用大气等离子喷涂和超音速火焰喷涂在不锈钢表面制备铝青铜涂层,并考察涂层的显微组织、相组成以及微动磨损行为。结果表明,在微动初期涂层接触区内发生轻微损伤,表现为犁沟和粘着;随微动循环次数的增加,层状剥离和氧化成为涂层接触区内的主要损伤形式。超音速火焰喷涂涂层具有更高的致密度和硬度,提高了涂层抗粘着及犁削的性能,故在试验初期表现出较小的摩擦因数和磨损体积;但在微动损伤机制随循环次数增大转变为层状剥离和氧化后,大气等离子喷涂涂层具有更小的摩擦因数和磨损体积。这可能是由于大气等离子喷涂涂层具有更高含量的α相,提高了涂层的韧性抑制了脆性断裂。此外,磨痕内形成的致密氧化层和由应变强化得到的致密化组织减缓了涂层的进一步磨损和氧化。     

涂层/高温合金界面行为及调控研究进展EI北大核心CSCD

防护涂层技术对于提高涡轮叶片材料抗氧化腐蚀性能、保证涡轮叶片安全服役具有至关重要的作用,然而,防护涂层与高温合金间有本征的物理、化学性能不匹配性,其界面反应会导致界面组织退化,合金与涂层性能下降,成为制约涂层应用的关键因素。本文概述了典型涂层/高温合金界面组织演变与扩散行为及其影响因素,讨论了界面行为对含涂层高温合金组织稳定性和力学性能的影响,从涂层组织成分优化、界面阻扩散层设计和新型界面稳定涂层研发3个方面介绍了涂层/合金界面的调控方法。总结了涂层/高温合金界面相容性的关键特征,并提出未来应在界面对涂层/合金性能的影响规律与机制、调控界面的多手段联用、计算辅助涂层设计等方面开展系统性研究。     

扩散铝涂层的制备及其对γ-TiAl基体的防护

采用电弧离子镀在γ-TiAl基体上镀铝后进行扩散处理,制备出了扩散铝涂层,涂层与基体结合良好,无贯穿性裂纹,EDX和XRD分析表明涂层由厚的TiAl3外层和薄的TiAl2内层构成．900℃空气中的高温氧化实验结果显示：γ-TiAl氧化后生成了疏松多层的Ti和Al氧化物的混合物,其抗高温氧化性能很差;施加扩散铝涂层后,高温下生成了一层连续致密的Al2O3膜,抗氧化性能显著提高,同时讨论了涂层的氧化和退化机制．     

Precious-metal-modified nickel-based superalloys: Motivation and potential industry applications

Nickel-based superalloys are extensively used in the hot sections of gas turbine engines and other propulsive power machines because they possess an excellent combination of high-temperature strength and resistance to oxidation and hot corrosion degradation. The γ-γ′ microstructure inherent in nickel-based superalloys is designed with respect to composition and morphology so as to achieve a balance of strength versus environmental resistance. Often, aluminide and platinum-modified aluminide coatings are applied to the component surface to further improve the resistance to environmental degradation by supporting the formation of a protective aluminum oxide scale. The potential exists to utilize alloying concepts from novel platinum and hafnium-modified γ-γ′ diffusion coatings so as to create in-situ a new class of superalloy that combines enhanced environmental resistance while maintaining sufficient strength at high temperatures. This paper describes how precious-metal-modified superalloys can offer advantages for structural applications in gas turbine engines. Several examples that illustrate component performance benefits are also presented.     

沉积偏压对AlCrTiN纳米复合涂层力学与抗高温氧化性能的影响

沉积偏压对涂层的结构与性能具有重要影响,为研究其对AlCrTiN纳米复合涂层成分、组织结构、力学与抗高温氧化性能的影响规律,采用磁控溅射技术,改变沉积偏压(-30、-60、-90、-120 V)制备四种AlCrTiN纳米复合涂层。利用X射线衍射仪、扫描电子显微镜、纳米压痕仪等仪器表征涂层的组织结构、成分、力学性能和抗高温氧化性能。研究结果表明：不同偏压下制备的AlCrTiN纳米复合涂层均为NaCl型fcc-(Al,Cr,Ti)N相结构。随着沉积偏压增大,涂层由沿(111)晶面择优生长转变为无明显的择优生长取向,晶粒尺寸降低,残余应力和硬度增大。偏压为-90 V与-120 V时,涂层表面更加致密,具有更高的硬度和弹性模量。在800℃与900℃氧化1 h后,所有涂层表面均生成一层连续致密的Al₂O₃膜。随着沉积偏压增加,氧化膜厚度逐渐降低,表明抗高温氧化性能逐渐增强,这是因为高偏压下涂层组织更致密,且晶粒更细小。研究成果对AlCrTiN纳米复合涂层的综合性能提升与工程化应用具有一定指导意义。     

Cyclic oxidation and mechanical behaviour of slurry aluminide coatings for steam turbine components

The excellent steam oxidation resistance of iron aluminide coatings on ferritic steels at 650 °C has been demonstrated both by laboratory tests and field exposure. These coatings are formed by the application of an Al slurry followed by diffusion heat treatment at 700 °C for 10 h. The resulting microstructure is mostly composed of Fe₂Al₅ on top of a much thinner FeAl layer. This coating exhibits perpendicular cracks due to thermal expansion mismatch between coating and substrate. However, these stress relieving cracks do not seem to have an effect on the mechanical properties of the substrate. Cyclic oxidation, creep resistance and TMF testing of these coatings at 650 °C indicate excellent performance.     

Oxidation and interfacial fracture behaviour of NiCrAlY/Al2O3 coatings on an orthorhombic-Ti2AlNb alloy

Al₂O₃ diffusion barriers of various thicknesses have been fabricated by filtered arc ion plating between the NiCrAlY coating and the O-Ti₂AlNb alloy. Isothermal oxidation tests and three-point bend tests have been conducted to investigate the influence of the Al₂O₃ diffusion barriers on the oxidation and interfacial fracture behaviour of the coatings. The results indicate that the Al₂O₃ diffusion barrier defers interdiffusion and gives oxidation resistance of the NiCrAlY coatings. The thickness of the Al₂O₃ interlayer not only influences the oxidation behaviour but also affects the interfacial fracture properties. Additionally, thermal exposure affects the critical load in three-point bend tests.     

Structure and tensile／wear properties of microarc oxidation ceramic coatings on aluminium alloy

Thick and hard ceramic coatings were prepared on the Al-Cu-Mg alloy by microarc oxidation in alkali-silicate electrolytic solution. The thickness and microhardness of the oxide coatings were measured. The influence of current density on the growth rate of the coating was examined. The rnicrostructure and phase composition of the coatings were investigated by means of scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction. Moreover, the tensile strength of the AI alloy before and after microarc oxidation treatment were tested, and the fractography and morphology of the oxide coatings were observed using scanning electron microscope. It is found that the current density considerably influences the growth rate of the microarc oxidation coatings. The oxide coating is mainly composed of α-Al2 O3 and γ-Al2O3, while high content of Si is observed in the superficial layer of the coating. The cross-section microhardness of 120μm thick coating reaches the maximum at distance of 35μm from the substrate/coating interface. The tensile strength and elongation of the coated AI alloy significantly decrease with increasing coating thickness. The rnicroarc oxidation coatings greatly improve the wear resistance of AI alloy, but have high friction coefficient which changes in the range of 0.7-0.8. Under grease lubricating, friction coefficient is only 0. 15 and wear loss is less than 1/10 of the loss under dry friction.     

Laser Surface Engineering of Magnesium Alloys: A Review

Magnesium (Mg) and its alloys are well known for their high specific strength and low density. However, widespread applications of Mg alloys in structural components are impeded by their insufficient wear and corrosion resistance. Various surface engineering approaches, including electrochemical processes (plating, conversion coatings, hydriding, and anodizing), gas-phase deposition (thermal spray, chemical vapor deposition, physical vapor deposition, diamond-like coatings, diffusion coatings, and ion implantation), and organic polymer coatings (painting and powder coating), have been used to improve the surface properties of Mg and its alloys. Recently, laser surface engineering approaches are attracting significant attention because of the wide range of possibilities in achieving the desired microstructural and compositional modifications through a range of laser?Cmaterial interactions (surface melting, shock peening, and ablation). This article presents a review of various laser surface engineering approaches such as laser surface melting, laser surface alloying, laser surface cladding, laser composite surfacing, and laser shock peening used for surface modification of Mg alloys. The laser?Cmaterial interactions, microstructural/compositional changes, and properties development (mostly corrosion and wear resistance) accompanied with each of these approaches are reviewed.     

An Overview of Using Small Punch Testing for Mechanical Characterization of MCrAlY Bond Coats

Considerable work has been carried out on overlay bond coats in the past several decades because of its excellent oxidation resistance and good adhesion between the top coat and superalloy substrate in the thermal barrier coating systems. Previous studies mainly focus on oxidation and diffusion behavior of these coatings. However, the mechanical behavior and the dominant fracture and deformation mechanisms of the overlay bond coats at different temperatures are still under investigation. Direct comparison between individual studies has not yet been achieved due to the fragmentary data on deposition processes, microstructure and, more apparently, the difficulty in accurately measuring the mechanical properties of thin coatings. One of the miniaturized specimen testing methods, small punch testing, appears to have the potential to provide such mechanical property measurements for thin coatings. The purpose of this paper is to give an overview of using small punch testing to evaluate material properties and to summarize the available mechanical properties that include the ductile-to-brittle transition and creep of MCrAlY bond coat alloys, in an attempt to understand the mechanical behavior of MCrAlY coatings over a broad temperature range.     

Ti基与Cr基氮化物涂层的抗氧化性能

选用TiN,TiAlN,CrN和CrAlN 4种涂层材料,使用电阻炉对试样加热并保温,进行抗氧化性能实验,利用SEM、EDS和XRD获得了氧化结果。结果表明:Ti基涂层的氧化机制以O原子向涂层内部扩散为主;Cr基涂层的抗氧化机制为N原子和Cr离子向涂层表面的扩散所形成的微孔诱发的氧化;Cr基涂层比Ti基涂层具有较好的抗氧化性;Al的加入使得TiAlN与CrAlN涂层的氧化性能和高温后硬度提高,特别是CrAlN氧化后生成的致密Cr2O3和Al2O3混合氧化物使其抗氧化性能达到最优;氧化及涂层与基体的热涨失配使得几类涂层最终开裂失效;四种涂层的抗氧化能力为CrAlN>TiAlN>CrN>TiN。     

Oxidation Performance and Interdiffusion Behaviour of two MCrAlY Coatings on a Fourth-Generation Single-Crystal Superalloy

The oxidation behaviour of a fourth-generation single-crystal superalloy without coating and with two types of MCrAlY coatings at 1140 °C was studied. The results showed that both coatings greatly improved the oxidation resistance of the superalloy, and the addition of Hf further improved the oxidation resistance by pinning the oxide layer into the coating. Before and after oxidation, obvious Cr and Al interdiffusion was detected. Inward Cr diffusion induces the precipitation of a topologically close-packed phase, while the diffusion of Al affects the structure of the γ/γ' phase, the solubility of refractory elements, and the formation of an interdiffusion zone.     

共渗制备NiCrAlY涂层及抗高温腐蚀研究

采用热扩散的方法在高温合金K417G基体上制备了NiCrAlY涂层,经测定,涂层以β–NiAl相为主,Cr以固溶态和AlCr(x)相同时存在。1000和1100℃恒温氧化试验表明,NiCrAlY涂层显著提高了合金的抗氧化性,氧化膜致密稳定的Al2O3为主,300h后氧化膜没有明显的剥落。对基体合金和涂层试样进行了900℃,NaCl/Na2SO4(25:75)融盐环境的热腐蚀试验。结果表明,NiCrAlY涂层氧化膜完整,涂层内硫化物含量低,有效提高了抗热腐蚀性能。     

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。     

Ti-6Al-2Zr-1Mo-3Nb合金微弧氧化陶瓷膜的结构与性能

利用微弧氧化技术,在Ti-6Al-2Zr-1Mo-3Nb合金表面制备陶瓷涂层。用扫描电镜和X射线衍射仪观察并分析陶瓷膜层的组织形貌和相结构,用电子万能材料试验机和数字万用表研究膜层的结合强度和绝缘性,并用MMS-1G高温高速销盘摩擦磨损试验机和YWX/Q-750盐雾试验机考察涂层的摩擦性能和耐腐蚀性能。结果表明:陶瓷层主要由金红石TiO2相和锐钛矿TiO2相构成,膜基结合强度达到30MPa以上,膜层绝缘性和耐腐蚀性良好,耐磨性得到明显改善,涂层的磨损机制表现为轻微的磨粒磨损与粘着磨损。