激光重熔纳米氧化锆热障涂层的抗热冲击性能

采用纳米氧化锆团聚粉末和等离子喷涂技术制备了纳米氧化锆涂层,试验研究了激光重熔工艺参数（激光比能量）对纳米氧化锆涂层抗热冲击性能的影响.试验结果表明,激光重熔工艺参数对重熔涂层的抗热冲击性能影响显著,采用合适的工艺参数（激光比能量）,可以使重熔涂层获得最佳的抗热冲击性能.不同激光重熔工艺参数处理的涂层形成的组织结构不同,使得涂层的抗热冲击性能不同.合适的激光重熔工艺参数下涂层表现出高的抗热冲击性能,主要是因为重熔后的涂层组织结构有利于热应力的释放以及其相结构在高温冲击下具有良好的稳定性.     

Laser glazing of plasma-sprayed zirconia coatings

A CO₂ laser with cylindrical focal lens has been used to glaze the surface layer of plasma-sprayed ZrO₂-20wt% Y₂O₃/MCrAlY coatings. Both a continuous-wave laser and a pulsed laser were used in this study. Different parameter settings for power, travel speed, and pulse frequency were used, and their effects on the melting width, melting depth, coupling efficiency, microstructure, surface roughness, and process defects have been evaluated. Results show that the melting width of the glazed track was slightly smaller than the diameter of the raw beam. The melting depth increased with increasing energy density for both a continuous-wave laser and a pulsed laser. The coupling efficiency as about 40 to 65% for a continuous-wave laser, which increased with increasing laser travel speed, but decreased with an increase in energy density. The power density has no significant effect on coupling efficiency. Defects, such as bubbles or depressions, occur easily with a continuous wave laser. A high-quality glazed layer is successfully produced using a pulsed laser. The surface roughness of the plasma-sprayed ceramic coatings was significantly improved by laser glazing. Surface roughness decreased slightly as the pulse frequency increased for the glazed surface. Based on this study, proper processing parameters have been suggested.     

纳米氧化锆热障涂层组织结构和抗热冲击性能分析

采用大气等离子喷涂技术制备了纳米氧化锆热障涂层和常规热障涂层.利用FESEM和XRD对纳米氧化锆热障涂层的组织结构和物相组成进行分析.系统研究了两种热障涂层的抗热冲击性能.微观组织分析结果表明,纳米氧化锆热障涂层展现出独特的纳米—微米复合结构,包括柱状晶和未熔融或部分熔融纳米颗粒.非平衡四方相是涂层的主要物相.抗热冲击性能试验结果表明,纳米氧化锆热障涂层拥有更为优越的抗热冲击性能,这主要得益于其相对致密的结构以及微裂纹、纳米晶粒、小孔径孔隙的应力缓释作用.热应力失效是涂层失效的主要原因.     

An investigation on the microstructure and oxidation behavior of laser remelted air plasma sprayed thermal barrier coatings

NiCrAlY bond-coat was coated on Inconel 718 substrate by air plasma spraying (APS) followed by APS ZrO₂-8 wt.%Y₂O₃ as top-coat. Using CO₂ laser of different energy densities, ceramic top-coat surface was remelted. Laser remelting with high energy density (4 J/mm²) produced a dense microstructure over the whole thickness of top-coat, while low energy density (0.67 J/mm²) laser remelting produced a ~ 50 μm thick dense layer on the top-coat surface. It was found that the volume fraction of monoclinic phase decreased from 9% in as-sprayed coating to 4% and 3% after laser remelting with high and low energy density respectively. After isothermal oxidation at 1200 °C for 200 h, the thickness of oxide layer (TGO) in the sample produced by low energy density laser remelting was ~ 5.6 μm, which was thinner than that of oxide layer in as-sprayed (~ 7.6 μm) and high energy density laser remelted (~ 7.5 μm) samples. A uniform and continuous oxide layer was found to develop on the bond-coat surface after low energy density laser remelting. Thicker oxide layer containing Cr₂O₃, NiO and spinel oxides was observed in both as-sprayed and high energy density laser remelted coatings. After cyclic oxidation at 1200 °C for 240 h, the weight gain per unit area of as-sprayed coating was similar to that of high energy density laser remelted coating while a significantly smaller weight gain was found in low energy density laser remelted coating.     

Development of refractory silicate-yttria-stabilized zirconia dual-layer thermal barrier coatings

Development of advanced thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) is the most promising approach for increasing the efficiency and performance of gas turbine engines by enhancing the temperature capability of hot section metallic components. Spallation of the yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) top coat, induced by the oxidation of the bond coat coupled with the thermal expansion mismatch strain, is considered to be the ultimate failure mode for current state-of-the-art TBCs. Enhanced oxidation resistance of TBCs can be achieved by reducing the oxygen conductance of TBCs below that of thermally grown oxide (TGO) alumina scale. One approach is incorporating an oxygen barrier having an oxygen conductance lower than that of alumina scale. Mullite, rare earth silicates, and glass ceramics have been selected as potential candidates for the oxygen barrier. This paper presents the results of cyclic oxidation studies of oxygen barrier/YSZ dual-layer TBCs.     

激光表面重熔对ZrO_2-8wt%Y_2O_3热障涂层组织与抗热震性能的影响

采用等离子喷涂设备在H13热作模具钢表面制备氧化钇部分稳定的氧化锆(ZrO2-8 wt%Y2O3)热障涂层,并用CO2横流激光器对热障涂层进行表面重熔处理,并采用X射线衍射仪(XRD)、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、热震试验等手段研究激光重熔前后热障涂层的微观结构及其抗热震性能的变化。结果表明,重熔前后涂层均由四方结构钇锆氧化物和立方相的氧化锆组成,重熔后涂层结晶度增加,晶粒有长大现象。激光重熔后涂层产生明显分层,表层组织孔隙和裂纹明显减少,裂纹呈网状且沿晶界分布,重熔涂层内部仍保持等离子喷涂典型结构。激光重熔后涂层孔隙率降低了67%,涂层的抗热震性能也显著提高。     

Comparison of thermal shock behaviors between plasma-sprayed nanostructured and conventional zirconia thermal barrier coatings

NiCoCrAlTaY bond coat was deposited on pure nickel substrate by low pressure plasma spraying(LPPS), and ZrO2-8%Y2O3 (mass fraction) nanostructured and ZrO2-7%Y2O3 (mass fraction) conventional thermal barrier coatings(TBCs) were deposited by air plasma spraying(APS). The thermal shock behaviors of the nanostructured and conventional TBCs were investigated by quenching the coating samples in cold water from 1 150, 1 200 and 1 250 ℃, respectively. Scanning electron microscopy(SEM) was used to examine the microstructures of the samples after thermal shock testing. Energy dispersive analysis of X-ray(EDAX) was used to analyze the interface diffusion behavior of the bond coat elements. X-ray diffractometry(XRD) was used to analyze the constituent phases of the samples. Experimental results indicate that the nanostructured TBC is superior to the conventional TBC in thermal shock performance. Both the nanostructured and conventional TBCs fail along the bond coat/substrate interface. The constituent phase of the as-sprayed conventional TBC is diffusionless-transformed tetragonal(t′). However, the constituent phase of the as-sprayed nanostructured TBC is cubic(c). There is a difference in the crystal size at the spalled surfaces of the nanostructured and conventional TBCs. The constituent phases of the spalled surfaces are mainly composed of Ni2.88Cr1.12 and oxides of bond coat elements.     

等离子喷涂热障涂层的隔热性分析

采用大气等离子喷涂方法制备不同类型的氧化钇部分稳定氧化锆热障涂层：传统涂层、纳米团聚粉末制备的纳米涂层和空心球粉末制备的空心球涂层。通过扫描电镜、透射电镜、压汞仪和激光脉冲法观察和测试各种涂层的组织形貌、空隙分布和导热系数,并在相同条件下测试各种涂层的隔热性能。结果表明：纳米涂层空隙率最低,内部孔洞细小。空心球涂层组织相对疏松,内部层片更薄,有最高的空隙率和最大的平均空隙大小。传统涂层介于二者之间。纳米涂层和传统涂层均表现出双态空隙大小分布。涂层的导热系数均随着温度的上升而升高。传统涂层的热导率最高,纳米涂层与空心球涂层的热导率相接近。纳米涂层具有最好的隔热性能,空心球涂层接近纳米涂层的隔热效果。隔热效果与涂层厚度呈线性关系。随着厚度增加,导热系数低的纳米涂层和空心球涂层的隔热效果增长幅度高于传统涂层。     

Processing of yttria partially stabilized zirconia thermal barrier coatings implementing a high-power laser diode

Several studies have been undertaken recently to adapt yttria partially stabilized zirconia (YPSZ) thermal barrier coating (TBC) characteristics during their manufacturing process. Thermal spraying implementing laser irradiation appears to be a possibility for modifying the coating morphology. This study aims to present the results of in situ (i.e., simultaneous treatment) and a posteriori (i.e., post-treatment) laser treatments implementing a high-power laser diode. In both cases, the coatings underwent atmospheric plasma spraying (APS). Laser irradiation was achieved using a 3 kW, average-power laser diode exhibiting an 848 nm wavelength. Experiments were performed to reach two goals. First, laser post-treatments aimed at building a map of the laser-processing parameter effects on the coating microstructure to estimate the laser-processing parameters, which seem to be suited to the change into in situ coating remelting. Second, in situ coating remelting aimed at quantifying the involved phenomena. In that case, the coating was treated layer by layer as it was manufactured. The input energy effect was studied by varying the scanning velocity (i.e., between 35 and 60 m/min), and consequently the irradiation time (i.e., between 1.8 and 3.1 ms, respectively). Experiments showed that coating thermal conductivity was lowered by more than 20% and that coating resistance to isothermal shocks was increased very significantly.     

Thermal diffusivity/microstructure relationship in Y-PSZ thermal barrier coatings

A set of yttria partially stabilized zirconia coatings with different thickness was deposited on flat nickel-base alloy coupons by air plasma spray (APS) under uncontrolled temperature conditions. In this way, the length of the spraying process (and consequently the coating thickness) had a direct effect on phase composition as well as on the thermal properties of the material. In particular, both the monoclinic phase percentage and thermal diffusivity increased considerably with the thickness. Because this trend was observed together with a slight but clearly visible increase in the total porosity, the interpretation of the results was not straightforward, but required a detailed discussion of the thermal transport mechanism. Considering the complex microstructure typical of APS coatings and the relevant role of porosity, it was shown how a modest reduction in the fraction of closed pores can account for the observed increase in diffusivity. It was then proposed that the volume change associated with the progressive tetragonal to monoclinic phase transformation can be responsible for the reduction of the closed porosity of lenticular shape oriented parallel to the surface, in spite of the observed increase in the total porosity.     

Characterization of modified thick thermal barrier coatings

In gas turbines and diesel engines, there is a demand for thick thermal barrier coatings (TTBCs) due to the increased process combustion temperatures. Unfortunately, the increased thickness of plasma-sprayed thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) normally leads to a reduced coating lifetime. For that reason, the coating structures have to be modified. When modifying the structure of TTBCs, the focus is normally on elastic modulus reduction of the thick coating to improve the coating strain tolerance. On the other hand, coating structural modification procedures, such as sealing treatments, can be performed when increased hot-corrosion resistance or better mechanical properties are needed. In this article, several modified zirconia-based TTBC structures with specific microstructural properties are discussed. Coating surface sealing procedures such as phosphate sealing, laser glazing, and sol-gel impregnation were studied as potential methods for increasing the hot-corrosion and erosion resistance of TTBCs. Some microstructural modifications also were made by introducing segmentation cracks into the coating structures by laser glazing and by using special spraying parameters. These last two methods were studied to increase the strain tolerance of TTBCs. The coating microstructures were characterized by optical microscopy, a scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), and x-ray diffraction (XRD). The effect of sealing procedures on the basic thermal and mechanical properties of the coatings was studied. In addition, some correlations between the coating properties and microstructures are also presented, and the advantages and drawbacks of each modification procedure are discussed.     

Underwater plasma processing of stabilized zirconia for thermal barrier coatings

The influence of powder technology on the spraying process is growing. The use of powders of different morphologies results in a variety of coating properties. Plasma processing of ceramic composite powders underwater produces dense and spherical powders with excellent morphologies. Coatings of improved quality are produced by spraying these powders. This paper describes the concept of producing zirconia powders by a plasma process that is performed underwater. The most important parameters and standards are highlighted. Moreover, the influence of powder characteristics on coating properties will be described and some results presented.     

Sealing procedures for thick thermal barrier coatings

Zirconia-based 8Y₂O₃-ZrO₂ and 22MgO-ZrO₂ thick thermal barrier coatings (TTBC, 1000 μm), were studied with different sealing methods for diesel engine applications. The aim of the sealing procedure was to improve hot corrosion resistance and mechanical properties of porous TBC coatings. The surface of TTBCs was sealed with three different methods: (1) impregnation with phosphate-based sealant, (2) surface melting by laser glazing, and (3) spraying of dense top coating with a detonation gun. The thicknesses of the densified top layers were 50–400 μm, depending on the sealing procedure. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis showed some minor phase changes and reaction products caused by phosphate-based sealing treatment and some crystal orientation changes and phase changes in laser-glazed coatings. The porosity of the outer layer of the sealed coating decreased in all cases, which led to increased microhardness values. The hot corrosion resistance of TTBCs against 60Na₂SO₄-40V₂O₅ deposit was determined in isothermal exposure at 650 °C for 200 h. Corrosion products and phase changes were studied with XRD after the test. A short-term engine test was performed for the reference coatings (8Y₂O₃-ZrO₂ and 22MgO-ZrO₂) and for the phosphate-sealed coatings. Engine tests, duration of 3 h, were performed at the maximum load of the engine and were intended to evaluate the thermal cycling resistance of the sealed coatings. All of the coatings passed the engine test, but some vertical cracks were detected in the phosphate-sealed coatings.     

Monoclinic zirconia distributions in plasma-sprayed thermal barrier coatings

Phase composition in an air plasma-sprayed Y₂O₃-stabilized ZrO₂ (YSZ) top coating of a thermal barrier coating (TBC) system was characterized. Both the bulk phase content and localized pockets of monoclinic zirconia were measured with Raman spectroscopy. The starting powder consisted of ∼15 vol.% monoclinic zirconia, which decreased to ∼2 vol.% in the as-sprayed coating. Monoclinic zirconia was concentrated in porous pockets that were evenly distributed throughout the TBC. The pockets resulted from the presence of unmelted granules in the starting powder. The potential effect of the distributed monoclinic pockets on TBC performance is discussed.     

Study of microstructure and thermal shock behavior of two types of thermal barrier coatings

Gas turbines provide one of the most severe environments challenging material systems nowadays. Only an appropriate coating system can supply protection particularly for turbine blades. This study was made by comparison of properties of two different types of thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) in order to improve the surface characteristics of high temperature components. These TBCs consisted of a duplex TBC and a five layered functionally graded TBC. In duplex TBCs, 0.35 mm thick yittria partially stabilized zirconia top coat (YSZ) was deposited by air plasma spraying and ～0.15 mm thick NiCrAlY bond coat was deposited by high velocity oxyfuel spraying. ～0.5 mm thick functionally graded TBC was sprayed by varying the feeding ratio of YSZ/NiCrAlY powders. Both coatings were deposited on IN 738LC alloy as a substrate. Microstructural characterization was performed by SEM and optical microscopy whereas phase analysis and chemical composition changes of the coatings and oxides formed during the tests were studied by XRD and EDX. The performance of the coatings fabricated with the optimum processing conditions was evaluated as a function of intense thermal cycling test at 1100 °C. During thermal shock test, FGM coating failed after 150 and duplex coating failed after 85 cycles. The adhesion strength of the coatings to the substrate was also measured. Finally, it is found that FGM coating has a larger lifetime than the duplex TBC, especially with regard to the adhesion strength of the coatings.     

NiCrSiBC alloy: microstructure and hardness of coatings processed by arc and laser

The processing technique is decisive for the characteristics of a coating. This is because the heat supply, which depends on the technique and on the parameters, has an influence on the dilution and the solidification rate. In alloys with low metallurgical complexity, the effect of processing with deposition techniques that give a higher cooling rate may be translated into refining of the microstructure. A more refined microstructure is expected to result in higher mechanical strength of the coating. However, in the deposition of alloys that are more complex metallurgically this does not always occur, because the high cooling rate may suppress formation/precipitation of phases responsible for strength. The influence of processing on the microstructure and hardness of coatings of alloy Colmonoy-6^® was assessed in this study. The alloy was processed by plasma transferred arc and high-power diode laser on plates of AISI 304 with two levels of dilution. In both cases, good-quality, defect-free coatings were obtained. Increase in Fe content (dilution) and different cooling rates result from processing with different parameters and techniques. This leads to significant changes in microstructure and hardness of the coatings, associated with the distribution, morphology and chemical composition of the carbides and particularly of the borides.     

Nondestructive evaluation of plasma-sprayed thermal barrier coatings

Acoustic emission has been used as a nondestructive evaluation technique to examine the thermal shock response of thermal barrier coatings. In this study, samples of partially stabilized zirconia powder were sprayed and acoustic emission (AE) data were taken in a series of thermal shock tests in an effort to correlate AE with a given failure mechanism. Microstructural evidence was examined using parallel beam x-ray diffraction and optical microscopy. The AE data are discussed in terms of cumulative amplitude distributions and the use of this technique to characterize fracture events.     

纳米ZrO2激光重熔涂层组织与性能分析

采用金相试验、扫描电镜试验、热震试验和显微硬度试验对不同激光重熔工艺下的Y2O3部分稳定ZrO2纳米陶瓷涂层组织与性能进行研究.重点分析了涂层重熔宽度与深度、表面形貌、显微硬度和热震性能随激光比能量的变化规律.结果表明,ZrO2纳米陶瓷涂层的重熔深度和宽度随着激光比能量的增大而增加;涂层的表面成形与激光比能量密切相关;涂层的显微硬度随激光比能量的增大而升高;激光比能量对涂层热震性能的影响十分明显,当激光比能量为37.2 J/mm2时重熔涂层的热震性能最好.     

激光改性对YSZ涂层结构与性能的影响

本文采用电子束物理气相沉积技术在Ni基单晶基体表面制备双层结构的热障涂层后,采用脉冲Nd:YAG激光对其进行激光表面改性处理,获得具有复合陶瓷层结构的热障涂层。然后,对改性前后试样进行了1100℃高温氧化处理,并采用SEM和XRD分析了激光改性对涂层微观形貌和组织结构,以及抗氧化性能和耐腐蚀性能的影响。结果发现：激光改性处理后,试样表面形成致密平整的重熔层组织,该组织与原柱状晶组织共同构成了复合结构的陶瓷层,复合结构的陶瓷层减缓了有害元素向基体的扩散行为,提高了涂层的抗氧化性能和耐腐蚀性能。     

激光重熔对等离子喷涂热障涂层冲蚀行为影响

研究了等离子喷涂和激光重熔ZrO<,2>-7%Y<,2>O<,3>热障涂层的微观结构,同时考察了两种涂层的抗冲蚀性能,并探讨了其冲蚀破坏机理.试验发现,等离子喷涂热障陶瓷涂层呈典型的层状堆积特征;经过激光重熔处理后,涂层表面形成了沿热流方向生长的柱状品重熔区;相对于等离子喷涂试样,激光重熔涂层有较好的抗冲蚀性能;不管等...