大气等离子喷涂FeCoCrNiAl高熵合金涂层的高温摩擦磨损性能

目的 研究环境温度对FeCoCrNiAl高熵合金涂层摩擦磨损性能的影响,探讨将其应用于高温及富氧环境中的可行性。方法 采用大气等离子喷涂制备FeCoCrNiAl高熵合金涂层,考察喷涂功率对涂层微观组织的影响;测试涂层的纳米力学性能,分析其对涂层摩擦磨损性能的影响;基于涂层及对偶磨球磨损表面形貌、元素分布及含量、物相组成,讨论涂层在室温及高温环境中的摩擦磨损特性与机制。结果 涂层中形成了白色、浅灰色、深灰色及黑色4种区域,区域颜色随O元素含量增加而加深,涂层纳米力学性能逐渐增加,进而将对其摩擦磨损性能造成影响。20 kW喷涂功率制备涂层的室温摩擦因数、磨损率及磨痕深度均达最佳值,分别为(0.70±0.02)、(9.22±0.01)×10^-5 mm³/(N·m)及(130±10)μm。室温环境下,磨粒磨损、疲劳磨损及塑性变形为涂层的主要磨损机制。20 kW功率制备涂层的摩擦因数、磨损率、磨痕深度等均随摩擦环境温度的升高先增加而后降低,经600℃摩擦试验后分别低至(0.58±0.01)、(6.14±0.01)×10^-5 mm<...     

氧—乙炔火焰熔凝Ni-Cr-B-Si合金粉末等离子喷涂层

用氧—乙炔火焰对Ni-Cr-B-Si合金粉末等离子喷涂层进行了快速熔敷处理,结果表明,熔敷处理后的喷涂层的耐磨性和抗蚀性都有明显提高。     

MCrAlY Bondcoats by High-Velocity Atmospheric Plasma Spraying

MCrAlY bondcoats (M = Co, Ni) are used to protect metallic substrates from oxidation and to improve adhesion of ceramic thermal barrier coatings for high temperature applications, such as in land-based and aviation turbines. Since MCrAlYs are prone to take up oxygen during thermal spraying, bondcoats often are manufactured under inert gas conditions at low pressure. Plasma spraying at atmospheric conditions is a cost-effective alternative if it would be possible to limit the oxygen uptake as well as to obtain sufficiently dense microstructures. In the present work, high-velocity spray parameters were developed for the TriplexPro 210 three-cathode plasma torch using MCrAlY powders of different particle size fractions to achieve these objectives. The aims are conflictive since the former requires cold conditions, whereas the latter is obtained by more elevated particle temperatures. High particle velocities can solve this divergence as they imply shorter time for oxidation during flight and contribute to coating densification by kinetic rather than thermal energy. Further aims of the experimental work were high deposition efficiencies as well as sufficient surface roughness. The oxidation behavior of the sprayed coatings was characterized by thermal gravimetric analyses and isothermal heat treatments.     

响应曲面法在大气等离子喷涂工艺研究中的应用

将响应曲面法应用于大气等离子喷涂Cr2O3涂层的工艺研究中,对喷涂电流、等离子气体成分和喷距等因素的显著性及交互作用的影响程度进行了分析,给出了涂层沉积厚度的拟合数学模型。研究表明,响应曲面法弥补了传统单变量和全因子优化实验的不足,可以运用到热喷涂领域的实验设计和数据分析中。     

Particle Temperature Fluctuations in Plasma Spraying

In direct current (d.c.) plasma spray torches, the dynamic behavior of the arc attachment at the anode nozzle results in arc voltage fluctuations and correspondingly power fluctuations. The resulting plasma jet instabilities affect the treatment (heat and momentum) of particles injected in the plasma flow and, thus, the coating quality. However, it is not clear if the experimentally observed fluctuations of particle temperatures are a major phenomena and if their frequencies are always in unison with those of voltage. In this study, two online techniques are used to investigate, respectively, the time variation of particle temperatures and its correlation with voltage variations; the first technique makes it possible to analyze plasma voltage instabilities and the second one to investigate those of particle temperatures. Both allow determining the frequencies and amplitude variations of voltage and particle temperature. Experiments were carried out with three plasma torches (F4-type and two 3MB-type) using, respectively, argon-hydrogen (F4-type and 3MB) and nitrogen-hydrogen (3MB) mixtures (all with restrike mode for the voltage fluctuations) as plasma-forming gases. A good correlation between arc voltage and particle temperature fluctuations is observed when the plasma torch is operated with argon-hydrogen mixtures and high mass flow rate. However, it is not the case when the torch is operated with nitrogen-hydrogen mixtures even if the amplitudes of voltage fluctuations are two to three times higher than those obtained with Ar-H₂.     

Improvement of Coating Properties in Three-Cathode Atmospheric Plasma Spraying

The main aim of this study is to improve the coating properties of three-cathode atmospheric plasma-sprayed coatings with respect to porosity and residual stresses. This was done by means of numerical simulation coupled with advanced diagnostic methods. A numerical model for the triple injection of alumina feedstock, as well as acceleration and heating of the powder particles in the characteristic threefold symmetrical plasma jet cross section produced by a three-cathode-plasma torch, was developed. The modeling results for the standard injector’s position “0” were calculated and experimentally verified by laser Doppler anemometry. Based on the criteria defined for the concentrated feedstock transport and homogeneous thermal treatment of powder particles in the plasma jet, the optimal injection position was found. In the next step, a previously developed, coupled CFD-FEM-simulation model was used for simulations of the coating build-up, describing flattening, solidification, and deformation due to shrinkage for alumina particles on a rough substrate surface.     

Partial Evaporation of Strontium Zirconate During Atmospheric Plasma Spraying

Perovskite-type SrZrO₃ has been investigated as a candidate material for thermal barrier coating application. During plasma spraying of SrZrO₃, SrO volatilized more than ZrO₂ and the coating composition deviates from initial stoichiometry. In this investigation, partial evaporation was investigated by spraying SrZrO₃ powders into water. The influences of spraying current, distance and particle size of the powder on the partial evaporation were also investigated in a quantitative way. With optimized spraying parameters, stoichiometric SrZrO₃ coating was produced by adding an excess amount of Sr in the precursors before plasma spraying to compensate for the volatilized component.     

Atmospheric Plasma Spraying Low-Temperature Cathode Materials for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

Atmospheric plasma spraying (APS) is attractive for manufacturing solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) because it allows functional layers to be built rapidly with controlled microstructures. The technique allows SOFCs that operate at low temperatures (500-700 °C) to be fabricated by spraying directly onto robust and inexpensive metallic supports. However, standard cathode materials used in commercial SOFCs exhibit high polarization resistances at low operating temperatures. Therefore, alternative cathode materials with high performance at low temperatures are essential to facilitate the use of metallic supports. Coatings of lanthanum strontium cobalt ferrite (LSCF) were fabricated on steel substrates using axial-injection APS. The thickness and microstructure of the coating layers were evaluated, and x-ray diffraction analysis was performed on the coatings to detect material decomposition and the formation of undesired phases in the plasma. These results determined the envelope of plasma spray parameters in which coatings of LSCF can be manufactured, and the range of conditions in which composite cathode coatings could potentially be manufactured.     

Method and Process Development of Advanced Atmospheric Plasma Spraying for Thermal Barrier Coatings

Over the last few years, global economic growth has triggered a dramatic increase in the demand for resources, resulting in steady rise in prices for energy and raw materials. In the gas turbine manufacturing sector, process optimizations of cost-intensive production steps involve a heightened potential of savings and form the basis for securing future competitive advantages in the market. In this context, the atmospheric plasma spraying (APS) process for thermal barrier coatings (TBC) has been optimized. A constraint for the optimization of the APS coating process is the use of the existing coating equipment. Furthermore, the current coating quality and characteristics must not change so as to avoid new qualification and testing. Using experience in APS and empirically gained data, the process optimization plan included the variation of e.g. the plasma gas composition and flow-rate, the electrical power, the arrangement and angle of the powder injectors in relation to the plasma jet, the grain size distribution of the spray powder and the plasma torch movement procedures such as spray distance, offset and iteration. In particular, plasma properties (enthalpy, velocity and temperature), powder injection conditions (injection point, injection speed, grain size and distribution) and the coating lamination (coating pattern and spraying distance) are examined. The optimized process and resulting coating were compared to the current situation using several diagnostic methods. The improved process significantly reduces costs and achieves the requirement of comparable coating quality. Furthermore, a contribution was made towards better comprehension of the APS of ceramics and the definition of a better method for future process developments.     

Behavior of Calcia-Stabilized Zirconia Coating at High Temperature, Deposited by Air Plasma Spraying System

Thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) are employed to protect metallic components from heat, oxidation, and corrosion in hostile environments. In this paper Ni-20Cr bond coat followed by CaZrO₃ top coat was deposited on 316 stainless steel substrates by air plasma spray coating technique. Isothermal treatment of coated samples was carried out to investigate the effect of heat exposure on the microstructure and metallurgical phase changes of TBCs system. The fractured surface of as-sprayed and delaminated CaZrO₃ coatings was also studied to observe the splats morphology, structural defects, and lamellas internal microstructure. CaZrO₃ coating was found to be stable for 100 h at 700 °C but accelerated degradation was observed at 900 °C even at 20 h and lead to delamination after 60 h of exposure time. Chromium rich oxide formation was found to be responsible for the complete delamination of the top coat. Further, the formation of meta-stable monoclinic phase was also observed on the top surface of the top coat.     

超音速等离子喷涂制备金属陶瓷涂层的抗冲蚀性能

通过高效能超音速等离子喷涂(SAPS)制备WC-Co及WC-Ni Cr金属陶瓷涂层,对比研究了2种涂层的抗冲蚀性能及在热腐蚀条件下的结构和性能演变。结果表明:2种涂层在喷涂过程中均会发生一定程度的脱碳,表现为W_2C相的形成;同时在WC-Co涂层中有少量的Co_3W_3C和Co_6W_6C相生成,且该涂层在热腐蚀后表层的WC相出现了分解与氧化,形成了W_3C、W_6C_(2.54)等脱碳相与CoWO_4、WO_3等氧化物相。在普通冲蚀条件下,WC-Co涂层的抗冲蚀性能更为优异,但热腐蚀会极大降低WC-Co涂层的抗冲蚀性能;与之相反,WC-NiCr涂层中的NiCr相在热腐蚀环境下生成的Cr_2O_3可以有效阻挡涂层内部与外部之间的物质扩散,从而降低了热腐蚀对涂层结构的破坏,在热腐蚀条件下表现出了优良的抗冲蚀性能。     

Application of Plasma-Sprayed Complex Perovskites as Thermal Barrier Coatings

In an effort to improve the performance of heat engines at high temperatures, advanced surface coatings have been developed from complex perovskites. Materials of Ba(Mg_1/3Ta_2/3)O₃ and La(Al_1/4Mg_1/2Ta_1/4)O₃ composition were synthesized and applied as ceramic topcoats of thermal barrier coating (TBC) systems by atmospheric plasma spraying (APS) in single layer and in double-layer combination with conventional yttria stabilized zirconia (YSZ). Microstructural and phase analyses reveal that plasma spraying of complex perovskites is accompanied with the formation of vertical crack networks and secondary oxide phases which influence the failure mechanism of the TBCs. The low value of fracture toughness for the complex perovskites and the thermally grown oxide at the topcoat-bondcoat interface of the TBCs are, however, the major factors which lead to the coating failure on thermal cycling at about 1250 °C.     

钛及高温合金的冷炉床熔炼

综述了冷炉床熔炼的发展历史、特点、炉子的结构和工作原理以及电子束和等离子体两种熔炼方式用于熔炼纯钛和Ｔｉ－６Ａｌ－４Ｖ的各自优点。     

Strontium Zirconate TBC Sprayed by a High Feed-Rate Water-Stabilized Plasma Torch

A novel thermal barrier coating (TBC) material, strontium zirconate SrZrO₃, was sprayed by a high feed-rate water-stabilized plasma torch WSP 500. Stainless steel coupons were used as substrates. Coatings with a thickness of about 1.2 mm were produced, whereas the substrates were preheated over 450 °C. The torch worked at 150 kW power and was able to spray SrZrO₃ with a high spray rate over 10 kg per hour. Microstructure and microhardness, phase composition, adhesion, thermal conductivity and thermal expansion were evaluated. The coating has low thermal conductivity under 1 W/m K in the interval from room temperature up to 1200 °C. Its crystallite size is slightly over 400 nm and thermal expansion 12.3 µm K^?1 in the similar temperature range.     

高能高速等离子喷涂MCrAlY涂层的抗高温氧化性能

为提高Ni3Al基高温合金IC6的抗高温氧化性能,采用高能高速等离子喷涂设备在其表面制备了MCrAlY涂层,测试了1 000℃高温条件下经300h氧化后涂层的抗氧化性能。结果表明:300h试验后,涂层的单位面积氧化增重为5.584g/m2,氧化速率为0.019g/m2·h,达到了完全抗氧化级。分析认为:高能高速等离子喷涂工艺制备的MCrAlY涂层与基体结合紧密,孔隙、裂纹及氧化物夹杂含量少,有效的阻隔了氧气的扩散通道,使得氧化物的生长缓慢。同时在高温氧化过程中,涂层表面生成了大量的Al2O3膜,阻碍了金属原子与氧原子的扩散,降低了涂层的氧化速率。另外涂层中含有的Y及Y2O3增加了氧化膜的粘附性,对氧元素的扩散具有抑制作用。     

大气等离子喷涂TiB2-TiC-Co涂层的组织与性能

利用Co-Ti-B4C自蔓延体系合成TiB2-TiC-Co复合陶瓷粉末,并结合大气等离子喷涂技术在Q235 钢基体表面制备TiB2-TiC-Co陶瓷涂层,研究了自蔓延产物和涂层的相组成、显微组织,以及涂层的结合强度和抗磨损性能。结果表明：Co-Ti-B4C体系自蔓延产物的物相中,除了少量剩余的NaCl添加剂衍射峰外,主要由TiB2和TiC陶瓷相的强衍射峰组成;产物断面中,两相陶瓷颗粒细小。随Co含量增加,TiB2-TiC-Co涂层表面盘状组织增多,表面逐渐平滑,截面涂层厚度均匀,组织致密性逐渐增加;结合强度和耐滑动磨损性能呈先升高后降低的变化趋势。Co含量为10wt.%时,涂层的结合强度和耐滑动磨损性能最好,涂层的滑动磨损机制主要为粘着磨损和层状剥落磨损。     

Tribological and Thermal Properties of Mullite Coating Prepared by Atmospheric Plasma Spraying

The primary mullitized andalusite powders were spray-dried and heat-treated to improve sprayable capability. Then, mullite coating was deposited by atmospheric plasma spraying and heat treatment was contributed to recrystallization of the amorphous phase present in the as-sprayed mullite coating. Scanning electron microscopy and x-ray diffraction were used to characterize the microstructure and phase composition of mullite coating. Meanwhile, the phase transition temperature, enthalpy, and specific heat capacity of as-sprayed coatings as well as recrystallized mullite coatings were determined by means of differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Moreover, tribological properties of as-sprayed coating were investigated by SRV-IV friction and wear tester from 200 to 800 °C. It has been found that the as-sprayed coating possesses good thermal stability. DSC analysis reveals that recrystallization of the glassy phase present in the mullite coating occurs at about 980 °C. The friction coefficient of mullite coating was gradually increased from 0.82 at 200 °C to the highest value of 1.12 at 800 °C, while wear rates of the coating were at the order of 10^?5 mm³/Nm. The as-sprayed coating suffered the most severe wear at 800 °C. The observed wear mechanisms were mainly abrasive wear, brittle fracture, and pulling-out of splats.     

Clogging and Lump Formation During Atmospheric Plasma Spraying with Powder Injection Downstream the Plasma Gun

This study aimed to numerically and experimentally investigate lump formation during atmospheric plasma spraying with powder injection downstream the plasma gun exit. A first set of investigations was focused on the location and orientation of the powder port injector. It turned out impossible to keep the coating quality while avoiding lumps by simply moving the powder injector. A new geometry of the powder port ring holder was designed and optimized to prevent nozzle clogging, and lump formation using a gas screen. This solution was successfully tested for applications with Ni-5wt.%Al and ZrO₂-7wt.%Y₂O₃ powders used in production. The possible secondary effect of plasma jet shrouding by the gas screen, and its consequence on powder particles prior to impact was also studied.     

Temperature Measurement Challenges and Limitations for In-Flight Particles in Suspension Plasma Spraying

Suspension plasma spraying (SPS) acquires a significant interest from the industry. The deposited coatings using this technique were proved to have unique microstructural features compared to those built by conventional plasma spraying techniques. In order to optimize this process, in-flight particle diagnostics is considered a very useful tool that helps to control various spraying parameters and permits better coating reproducibility. In that context, the temperature of in-flight particles is one of the most important key elements that helps to optimize and control the SPS process. However, the limitations and challenges associated with this process have a significant effect on the accuracy of two-color pyrometric techniques used to measure the in-flight particle temperature. In this work, the influence of several nonthermal radiation sources on the particle temperature measurement is studied. The plasma radiation scattered by in-flight particles was found to have no significant influence on temperature measurement. Moreover, the detection of the two-color signals at two different locations was found to induce a significant error on temperature measurement. Finally, the plasma radiation surrounding the in-flight particles was identified as the main source of error on the temperature measurement of in-flight particles.     

等离子喷涂过程基体温度场分布的数值模拟

等离子喷涂的热源温度高,涂层成形区域温度梯度大、热量累积快,涂层中常存在较大的残余应力。研究通过数值模拟并辅以必要的试验测试研究了等离子喷涂过程基体表面热量累积行为：建立了二维静态喷枪加热模型,研究了在不同喷涂距离时基体表面温度场分布规律;建立了移动热源加热模型,研究了在不同喷枪移动速度和扫描遍数时基体热量累积规律。结果表明：在静态喷枪加热作用下,基体温度场呈中间高两端低的对称分布状态;随着喷涂距离减小,基体表面最高温度与平均温度显著升高,温度梯度变化明显,高温区域半径显著增大。在动态喷枪加热过程中,基体左右边界热量累积现象明显,且喷枪移动速度越快,基体表面热量累积越少,温度分布梯度越小;随着喷枪扫描遍数的增加,基体中心区域温度呈波浪式上升,温度增长幅度逐渐变小。