Thermal cycling failure of new LaMgAl11O19/YSZ double ceramic top coat thermal barrier coating systems

New LaMgAl₁₁O₁₉ (LaMA)/YSZ double ceramic top coat thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) with the potential application in advanced gas-turbines and diesel engines to realize improved efficiency and durability were prepared by plasma spraying, and their thermal cycling failure were investigated. The microstructure evolutions as well as the crystal chemistry characteristics of LaMA coating which seemed to have strong influences on the thermal cycling failure of LaMA and the new double ceramic top coat TBCs based on LaMA/YSZ system were studied. For double ceramic top coat TBC system, interface modification of LaMA/YSZ by preparing thin composite coatings seemed to be more preferred due to the formations of multiple cracks during thermal cycling making the TBC to be more strain tolerant and as well as resulting in an improved thermal cycling property. The effects of the TGO stresses on the failure behavior of the TBCs were discussed through fluorescence piezo-spectroscopy analysis.     

Hot corrosion of YSZ/Al2O3 dispersed NiCrAlY plasma-sprayed coatings in Na2SO4-10 wt.% NaCl melt

This study examines the effect of ytrria stabilized zirconia (YSZ) dispersion on hot corrosion behaviour of NiCrAlY bond coat. Hot corrosion studies were conducted on NiCrAlY and NiCrAlY containing 25, 50 and 75 wt.% YSZ coatings obtained through the air plasma spray technique, in Na₂SO₄ + 10 wt.% NaCl environment at 800 °C. The results show that YSZ dispersion lowers the overall hot corrosion tendency of the NiCrAlY, though it enhances the inherent hot corrosion tendency of its metallic constituent (NiCrAlY). Furthermore, there exists a threshold oxide level beyond which it adversely affects the hot corrosion of the coating.     

Hot corrosion behaviour of plasma sprayed YSZ/Al2O3 dispersed NiCrAlY coatings on Inconel-718 superalloy

Oxide dispersed NiCrAlY bond coatings have been developed for enhancing thermal life cycles of thermal barrier coatings (TBCs). However, the role of dispersed oxides on high temperature corrosion, in particular hot corrosion, has not been sufficiently studied. Therefore, the present study aims to improve the understanding of the effect of YSZ dispersion on the hot corrosion behaviour of NiCrAlY bond coat. For this, NiCrAlY, NiCrAlY + 25 wt.% YSZ, NiCrAlY + 50 wt.% YSZ and NiCrAlY + 75 wt.% YSZ were deposited onto Inconel-718 using the air plasma spraying (APS) process. Hot corrosion studies were conducted at 800 °C on these coatings after covering them with a 1:1 weight ratio of Na₂SO₄ and V₂O₅ salt film. Hot corrosion kinetics were determined by measuring the weight gain of the specimens at regular intervals for a duration of 51 h. X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive spectroscopy techniques were used to determine the nature of phases formed, examine the surface attack and to carry out microanalysis of the hot corroded coatings respectively. The results show that YSZ dispersion causes enhanced hot corrosion of the NiCrAlY coating. Leaching of yttria leads not only to the formation of the YVO₄ phase but also the destabilization of the YSZ by hot corrosion. For the sake of comparison, the hot corrosion behaviour of a NiCrAlY + 25 wt.% Al₂O₃ coating was also examined. The study shows that the alumina dispersed NiCrAlY bond coat offers better hot corrosion resistance than the YSZ dispersed NiCrAlY bond coat, although it is also inferior compared to the plain NiCrAlY bond coat.     

Microstructure and Thermal Cycling Behavior of Air Plasma-Sprayed YSZ/LaMgAl11O19 Composite Coatings

Yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) based composite coatings with the addition of LaMgAl₁₁O₁₉ (LaMA) as the secondary phase, were prepared by air plasma spraying in order to improve the performances of the traditional YSZ coating. Results indicate that the newly developed composite coating shows increased vertical crack density with the enhancement of the LaMA content during thermal cycling process, which results in increased strain tolerance and service lifetime. However, such composite coatings about 200 ??m thick, exhibit inferior thermal cycling lifetimes with respect to the typical YSZ coating for surface temperatures above 1400 °C. The presence of amorphous LaMA phase in the composite coating results in increased thermal conductivity and a relative thin top coat leading to a reduced thermal insulation efficiency. These are believed to be responsible for the premature degradation of bond coat and final top coat spallation failure. Such an investigation gives useful guidelines to develop advanced composite coatings based on YSZ/LaMA systems.     

Hot corrosion behaviour of plasma sprayed alumina + YSZ particle composite coating

Hot corrosion is one of the damage mechanisms in thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) due to the molten salt effects as a result of combustion of low quality fuel. In this study, the hot corrosion behaviour of alumina–yttria stabilized zirconia particle composite coatings produced by thermal spraying for use as a thermal barriers on industrial gas turbines and in jet engines was evaluated. Plasma sprayed coatings with three different amounts of alumina- yttria stabilized zirconia particle composite have been exposed to 50 wt % Na₂SO₄ + 50 wt % V₂O₅ corrosive molten salt temperatures at 1050°C for 60 hours. Damages in the coatings surface and cross section after hot corrosion tests have been studied by using a scanning electron microscope to observe the microstructure and x-ray diffraction techniques to analyze the phase composition. The results have shown that the amount of YVO₄ crystals on the surface of YSZ coatings decrease while Al₂O₃ increases in YSZ + Al₂O₃ composition, therefore, the hot corrosion resistance of TBC improves with the addition of Al₂O₃.     

基于磁过滤技术的热障涂层表面Al2O3 覆盖层抗CMAS腐蚀性能

为了提高热障涂层（TBC）的抗沉积物（主要成分为CaO、MgO、Al₂O₃和SiO₂,简称CMAS）腐蚀性能,采用磁过滤阴极真空电弧（FCVA）技术在TBC表面上制备了致密的Al₂O₃覆盖层,比较和分析了Al₂O₃改性TBC和沉积态TBC的润湿行为和抗CMAS腐蚀性能。结果表明：使用FCVA技术制备Al₂O₃覆盖层的过程对7%（质量分数）氧化钇稳定的氧化锆（7YSZ）相的结构无明显影响,且经Al₂O₃改性的TBC综合性能均优于沉积态TBC。在1250 ℃、CMAS腐蚀条件下,Al₂O₃覆盖层有效地限制了熔融CMAS在TBC表面上的扩散行为。同时,Al₂O₃填充了7YSZ柱状晶之间的间隔并且阻碍了熔融CMAS的渗透,证明了FCVA可作为一种制备Al₂O₃涂层的新方法以提高TBC的抗CMAS腐蚀性能,且Al₂O₃涂层及其制备过程对TBC的热震性能均无消极影响。     

Hot corrosion of a novel (Ni,Co)O/(Ni,Co)Fe2O4 composite coating thermally converted from an electrodeposited Ni–Co–Fe2O3 composite coating

Ni–Co–Fe₂O₃ composite coatings were successfully developed by sediment co-deposition. In order to improve their hot corrosion resistance, a pre-oxidation treatment was conducted at 1000 °C for 6 h. The corrosion behaviour of the oxidised composite coating was investigated at 960 °C in an atmosphere consisting of a mixture of Na₃AlF₆–AlF₃–CaF molten salts and air. They exhibited good hot corrosion resistance due to not only the pre-formed oxide scale with (Ni,Co)O and (Ni,Co)Fe₂O₄ phases after pre-oxidation, but also the formation of (Ni,Co,Fe)Al₂O₄ phases in the outer layer and a well-distributed NiFe₂O₄-enriched phase along the grain boundaries in the subscale area during the corrosion process.     

Microstructural analysis of YSZ and YSZ/Al2O3 plasma sprayed thermal barrier coatings after high temperature oxidation

Air plasma sprayed TBCs usually include lamellar structure with high interconnected porosities which transfer oxygen from YSZ layer towards bond coat and cause TGO growth and internal oxidation of bond coat.The growth of thermally grown oxide (TGO) at the interface of bond coat and ceramic layer and internal oxidation of bond coat are considered as the main destructive factors in thermal barrier coatings.Oxidation phenomena of two types of plasma sprayed TBC were evaluated: (a) usual YSZ (yttria stabilized zirconia), (b) layer composite of (YSZ/Al₂O₃) which Al₂O₃ is as a top coat over YSZ coating. Oxidation tests were carried out on these coatings at 1100°C for 22, 42 and 100h. Microstructure studies by SEM demonstrated the growth of TGO underneath usual YSZ coating is higher than for YSZ/Al₂O₃ coating. Also cracking was observed in usual YSZ coating at the YSZ/bond coat interface. In addition severe internal oxidation of the bond coat occurred for usual YSZ coating and micro-XRD analysis revealed the formation of the oxides such as NiCr₂O₄, NiCrO₃ and NiCrO₄ which are accompanied with rapid volume increase, but internal oxidation of the bond coat for YSZ/Al₂O₃ coating was lower and the mentioned oxides were not detected.     

Corrosion behaviour of Y2O3-ZrO2 coatings on IN713LC in a LiCl-Li2O molten salt

Hot corrosion studies were performed on superalloy specimens. The IN713LC superalloy were sprayed with an aluminized NiCrAlY-bond coat and then with an yttria-zirconia top coat. The bare superalloy reveals an obvious weight loss due to spalling of the scales by the rapid scale growth and thermal stress. The top coatings showed a much better hot corrosion resistance in the presence of LiCl-3 wt.% Li₂O molten salt when compared with those of the bare superalloy and the aluminized bond coatings. These coatings have been found to be beneficial for increasing hot corrosion resistance of structural materials for lithium molten salts.     

Microscopic observation of degradation behavior in yttria and ceria stabilized zirconia thermal barrier coatings under hot corrosion

In this study, the effects of yttria stabilizer replacement with ceria on hot corrosion properties of thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) have been investigated in microscopic respects. Yttria stabilized zirconia (YSZ; ZrO₂–8 wt.%Y₂O₃) and ceria stabilized zirconia (CSZ; ZrO₂–25 wt.%CeO₂–2.5 wt.%Y₂O₃) thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) were fabricated to have similar microstructures, followed by hot corrosion tests with a NaVO₃ salt at 900 °C. Very dense YSZ TBCs with porosities below 4% were also fabricated in order to investigate the effects of coating defects on hot corrosion behavior. Results revealed that CSZ TBCs were better resistant to hot corrosion environment than YSZ TBCs in terms of phase stability and overall damage by the salt. From studies on microscopic failure behavior, it was found that YSZ and CSZ TBCs showed a different degradation behavior and that coating defects, such as pores, microcracks and splat boundaries, play important roles as effective paths for the salt in hot corrosion. From the present results, a possible microscopic degradation mechanism and effects of coating microstructures for zirconia-based TBCs under hot corrosion are discussed.     

La2O3-modified YSZ coatings: High-temperature stability and improved thermal barrier properties

Lanthana precursor was coated on yttria-stabilized-zirconia (YSZ) powders by wet chemical infiltration, and was introduced to the crystalline structure and grain boundaries of YSZ after plasma spraying of thermal barrier coatings (TBCs). The microstructural stability and thermal barrier properties of this new kind of TBCs were studied under different annealing conditions. It demonstrates that the La₂O₃ surface coating restrains grain growth of YSZ during both deposition and post-annealing processes, compared to a TBC obtained from commercially available unmodified YSZ powders. According to the composition analysis, lanthana partially dissolved in the zirconia matrix after heat treatment. The thermal diffusivity of YSZ coating significantly decreased after lanthana modification, typically from 0.354 mm² s^− 1 for an unmodified sample to 0.243 mm² s^− 1, reflecting a decrease of 31%. Even after annealed at 1200 °C for 50 h, the thermal diffusivity of modified coatings still shows a reduction of 25% than unmodified samples.     

表面陶瓷层厚度对Sm2Zr2O7/8YSZ热障涂层热冲击性能的影响

稀土锆酸盐与8YSZ所组成的双陶瓷层涂层是目前热障涂层领域研究的热点,而陶瓷层厚度对其热冲击性能有着显著影响。采用有限元软件ANSYS研究了表层厚度对Sm2Zr2O7/8YSZ热障涂层淬冲击热应力的影响,并与单一Sm2Zr2O7涂层进行了比较。结果表明,在Sm2Zr2O7/8YSZ涂层的表面处具有最大的径向热冲击应力,最大轴向应力则存在于陶瓷层/金属粘结层界面处,涂层各处剪应力基本相当。涂层表面及两陶瓷层界面处的径向热应力随表层厚度的增加而减小,陶瓷层/粘结层界面处径向应力则随表层厚度增加而增大。每个界面处的轴向应力随表层厚度增加而降低,而剪应力绝对值则随表层厚度增加而增大。与单一Sm2Zr2O7涂层相比,Sm2Zr2O7/8YSZ涂层的热应力明显偏小,说明增加涂层的层数有利益改善涂层的抗热冲击性能。     

Effect of Y2O3 content in the pack on microstructure and hot corrosion resistance of Y–Co-modified aluminide coating

Y–Co-modified aluminide coatings on nickel base superalloys were prepared by pack cementation method. Effect of Y₂O₃ content in the pack mixture on microstructure and hot corrosion resistance of the coatings was investigated. The results show that with the increase in Y₂O₃ content, the content of Co in the coatings increases. The mass gain of the coatings with Y₂O₃ addition of 1, 2 and 3 wt.% is 0.6, 0.55 and 0.42 mg/cm² after hot corrosion at 1173 K for 100 h, respectively. Y₂O₃ addition accelerates the diffusion of Co and thus increases the hot corrosion resistance of the coating.     

Effect of sintering temperature on corrosion properties of sol–gel based Al2O3 coatings on pre-treated AZ91D magnesium alloy

A novel anti-corrosion sol–gel based Al₂O₃ coating was developed on the AZ91D magnesium alloy. The morphology, microstructure and composition of the coatings were investigated by scanning electron microscope coupled with energy dispersive spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectrum analysis, X-ray diffraction, thermo-gravimetric and differential thermal analysis. The corrosion resistance of the coatings in 3.5 NaCl wt.% solution was studied using electrochemical measurements. The results demonstrated that a homogeneous Al₂O₃ coating could be obtained and the sol–gel coated samples sintered at 380 °C had the best corrosion resistance properties as compared to the specimens sintered at 120 and 280 °C.     

Hot corrosion of a novel NiO/NiFe2O4 composite coating thermally converted from the electroplated Ni–Fe alloy

A novel NiO/NiFe₂O₄ composite coating thermally converted from an electroplated Ni–Fe alloy was successfully fabricated. The composite coating consisted of a NiO matrix and homogeneously distributed criss-cross intragranular and intergranular NiFe₂O₄ precipitates, with a very dense and flat structure. The composite, compared to bare Ni metal, exhibited increased hot corrosion resistance under an atmosphere of Na₃AlF₆–AlF₃–CaF molten salts and air at 960 °C, mainly because of the dense structure and well-adhered, homogeneously dispersed intragranular and intergranular NiFe₂O₄ precipitates.     

Structure and durability evaluation of YSZ + Al2O3 composite TBCs with APS and HVOF bond coats under thermal cycling conditions

Plasma sprayed thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) are applied to gas turbine components for providing thermal insulation and oxidation resistance. The TBC systems currently in use on superalloy substates typically consists of a metallic MCrAlY based bond coat and an insulating Y₂O₃ partially stabilized ZrO₂ as a ceramic top coat (ZrO₂ 7–8 wt.% Y₂O₃). The oxidation of bond coat underlying yttria stabilized zirconia (YSZ) is a significant factor in controlling the failure of TBCs. The oxidation of bond coat induces to the formation of a thermally grown oxide (TGO) layer at the bond coat/YSZ interface. The thickening of the TGO layer increases the stresses and leads to the spallation of TBCs. If the TGO were composed of a continuous scale of Al₂O₃, it would act as a diffusion barrier to suppress the formation of other detrimental mixed oxides during the extended thermal exposure in service, thus helping to protect the substrate from further oxidation and improving the durability. The TBC layers are usually coated onto the superalloy substrate using the APS (Atmospheric plasma spray) process because of economic and practical considerations. As well as, HVOF (High velocity oxygen fuel) bond coat provides a good microstructure and better adhesion compared with the APS process. Therefore, there is a need to understand the cycling oxidation characteristic and failure mode in TBC systems having bond coat prepared using different processes. In the present investigation, the growth of TGO layers was studied to evaluate the cyclic oxidation behavior of YSZ/Al₂O₃ composite TBC systems with APS-NiCrAlY and HVOF-NiCrAlY bond coats. Interface morphology is significantly effective factor in occurrence of the oxide layer. Oxide layer thickening rate is slower in APS bond coated TBCs than HVOF bond coated systems under thermal cycle conditions at 1200 °C. The YSZ/Al₂O₃ particle composite systems with APS bond coat have a higher thermal cycle life time than with the HVOF bond coating.     

Effects of defects on the thermal fatigue behavior of detonation-gun sprayed thermal barrier coatings

The effects of coating defects, such as pores and cracks, on the thermal fatigue behavior of zirconia based thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) have been investigated. Duplex TBCs, which are composed of an 8 wt.% Y₂O₃ stabilized ZrO₂ (YSZ) layer on top of a NiCrAlY bond layer were produced by detonation gun spraying. Thermal fatigue tests were conducted on three different TBC specimens, the YSZ layers of which were varied in terms of porosity and crack morphology, and failure analyses were subsequently carried out on the tested specimens. From these results, the roles of the defects on the thermal and mechanical degradation behavior of the TBCs were investigated.     

Influence of laser‐glazing on hot corrosion resistance of yttria‐stabilized zirconia TBC in molten salt mixture of V2O5 and Na2SO4

Plasma‐sprayed 8YSZ (zirconia stabilized with 8 wt% yttria)/NiCoCrAlYTa thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) were laser‐glazed using a continuous‐wave CO₂ laser. Open pores within the coating surface were eliminated and an external densified layer was generated by laser‐glazing. The hot corrosion resistances of the plasma‐sprayed and laser‐glazed coatings were investigated. The two specimens were exposed for the same period of 100 h at 900 °C to a salt mixture of vanadium pentoxide (V₂O₅) and sodium sulfate (Na₂SO₄). Serious crack and spallation occurred in the as‐sprayed coating, while the as‐glazed coating exhibited good hot corrosion behavior and consequently achieved a prolonged lifetime. The results showed that the as‐sprayed 8YSZ coating achieved remarkably improved hot corrosion resistance by laser‐glazing. Changes in the coatings were studied by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to observe the microstructure and X‐ray diffraction (XRD) technique to analyze the phase composition. XRD results showed that the reaction between yttria (Y₂O₃) and V₂O₅ produced yttrium vanadate (YVO₄), leaching Y₂O₃ from YSZ and causing the progressive destabilization transformation from the tetragonal (t) to monoclinic (m) phase. The external dense layer produced by laser‐glazing restrained the penetration of the molten salt, to a certain extent, into the coating, which led to a relatively low m‐ZrO₂ content in the coating after the hot corrosion test. Additionally, the segmented cracks in the coating surface induced by laser‐glazing were helpful to the improvement of strain tolerance of the coating. The two factors were important contributions to the significant enhancement of hot corrosion resistance of the as‐glazed YSZ coating.     

Air Plasma-Sprayed Yttria and Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia Thermal Barrier Coatings Subjected to Calcium-Magnesium-Alumino-Silicate (CMAS)

Yttria (Y₂O₃) and zirconia (ZrO₂) stabilized by 8 and 20 wt.%Y₂O₃ thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) subjected to calcium-magnesium-alumino-silicate (CMAS) have been investigated. Free-standing Y₂O₃, 8 and 20 wt.%YSZ coatings covered with synthetic CMAS slurry were heated at 1300 °C in air for 24 h in order to assess the effect of Y₂O₃ on the corrosion resistance of the coatings subjected to CMAS. The microstructures and phase compositions of the coatings were characterized by SEM, EDS, XRD, RS, and TEM. TBCs with higher Y₂O₃ content exhibited better CMAS corrosion resistance. Phase transformation of ZrO₂ from tetragonal (t) to monoclinic (m) occurred during the interaction of 8YSZ TBCs and CMAS, due to the depletion of Y₂O₃ in the coating. Some amounts of original c-ZrO₂ still survived in 20YSZ TBCs along with a small amount of m-ZrO₂ that appeared after reaction with CMAS. Furthermore, Y₂O₃ coating was found to be particularly highly effective in resisting the penetration of molten CMAS glass at high temperature (1300 °C). This may be ascribed to the formation of sealing layers composed of Y-apatite phase [based on Ca₄Y₆ (SiO₄)₆O and Y_4.67(SiO₄)₃O] by the high-temperature chemical interactions of Y₂O₃ coating and CMAS glass.     

Al2O3-ZrO2 mixed oxide composite incorporated aluminium rich zinc coatings for high wear resistance

Corrosion resistance and wear resistance are the two important parameters for high performance of zinc galvanic coating. In the present work, the improvement of these two characteristics was achieved by the incorporation of Al₂O₃-ZrO₂ mixed oxide composite in the coating. Al₂O₃-ZrO₂ mixed oxide composite was synthesized from ZrOCl₂·8H₂O. Aluminium rich zinc coatings with high sliding wear resistance was developed from a galvanic bath containing the mixed oxide. Based on the performance of the coating during physicochemical and electrochemical characterization, the concentration of mixed oxide composite in the bath was optimized as 0.50 wt% Al₂O₃-0.50 wt% ZrO₂. While rich in Al-metal content in the coating caused high corrosion resistance, the incorporation of the mixed oxide improved structural characteristics of the coating resulting in high wear resistance also. The coating was nonporous in nature and even the interior layers had high stability. The coatings have potential scope for high industrial utility.