Process temperature/velocity-hardness-wear relationships for high-velocity oxyfuel sprayed nanostructured and conventional cermet coatings

High-velocity oxyfuel (HVOF) spraying of WC-12Co was performed using a feedstock in which the WC phase was either principally in the micron size range (conventional) or was engineered to contain a significant fraction of nanosized grains (multimodal). Three different HVOF systems and a wide range of spray parameter settings were used to study the effect of in-flight particle characteristics on coating properties. A process window with respect to particle temperature was identified for producing coatings with the highest resistance to dry abrasion. Although the use of a feedstock containing a nanosized WC phase produced harder coatings, there was little difference in the abrasion resistance of the best-performing conventional and multimodal coatings. However, there is a potential benefit in using the multimodal feedstock due to higher deposition efficiencies and a larger processing window. The original version of this article was published as part of the ASM Proceedings, Thermal Spray 2003: Advancing the Science and Applying the Technology, International Thermal Spray Conference (Orlando, FL), May 5–8, 2003, Basil R. Marple and Christian Moreau, Ed., ASM International, 2003.     

Comparative characteristic and erosion behavior of NiCr coatings deposited by various high-velocity oxyfuel spray processes

The purpose of this study is to analyze and compare the mechanical properties and microstructure details at the interface of high-velocity oxyfuel (HVOF)-sprayed NiCr-coated boiler tube steels, namely ASTM-SA-210 grade A1, ASTM-SA213-T-11, and ASTM-SA213-T-22. Coatings were developed by two different techniques, and in these techniques liquefied petroleum gas was used as the fuel gas. First, the coatings were characterized by metallographic, scanning electron microscopy/energy-dispersive x-ray analysis, x-ray diffraction, surface roughness, and microhardness, and then were subjected to erosion testing. An attempt has been made to describe the transformations taking place during thermal spraying. It is concluded that the HVOF wire spraying process offers a technically viable and cost-effective alternative to HVOF powder spraying process for applications in an energy generation power plant with a point view of life enhancement and to minimize the tube failures because it gives a coating having better resistance to erosion.     

Prediction of powder particle behavior during high-velocity oxyfuel spraying

A mathematical model is developed to predict particle velocity and temperature during high-velocity oxyfuel (HVOF) spraying. This model accounts for internal heat conduction in powder particles; particle heating, fusion, cooling, and solidification; the influence of particle morphology on thermal behavior; and the composite structure of the particles. Analytical results are obtained that describe particle velocity and temperature variations. The dependence of fluid velocity on particle density and volume fraction is shown. The results agree with empirically established HVOF spraying practice. Physical Metal-lurgy—Materials Science     

多功能微弧等离子喷涂技术

根据空气动力学和等离子喷涂理论,按照"一专多能"的设计指导思想,采用IGBT逆变技术、微电脑控制技术、软开关变换技术、拉瓦尔喷嘴和中心轴向送粉等,设计了多功能微弧等离子喷涂系统,且具有体积小、重量轻、抗干扰强、控制精确、喷涂粒子速度高、粉末沉积效率高等特点,可制备各种金属合金、金属陶瓷以及氧化物涂层.通过试验测定,多功能微弧等离子喷涂制备的纳米结构Al2O3 13%TiO2涂层的结合强度、显微硬度等性能优于9M等离子喷涂制备的纳米结构的Al2O3 13%TiO2涂层,这表明通过改进电源设计、喷枪结构设计、送粉方式等,低功率多功能微弧等离子喷涂能够与大功率等离子叶涂性能相当甚至更优异性能的涂层.     

超音速等离子喷涂纳米结构Al2O3-13%TiO2涂层的形成机理

采用超音速等离子喷涂方法制备了含纳米结构的Al2O3-13%TiO2涂层。对涂层的相变过程和显微结构的形成进行了分析。结果表明,涂层主要由完全熔融和不完全熔融两部分组成,不完全熔融的喂料中部分α-Al2O3未发生相变。涂层形成过程中晶粒熔融长大到100nm以上。Al2O3和TiO2之间存在Al2TiO5共晶组织和界面间原子尺度键合结构。     

高速电弧喷涂 FeCrNi / Ni 包覆金刚石复合涂层的摩擦学特性研究

目的研究高速电弧喷涂FeCrNi/Ni包覆金刚石复合涂层的组织结构和摩擦学特性。方法采用高速电弧喷涂技术在45#钢基体上制备FeCrNi/Ni包覆金刚石复合涂层,并对其进行滑动摩擦磨损研究,利用SEM,EDS对涂层的形貌、组织成分进行分析,测定涂层的显微硬度、孔隙率等。结果 FeCrNi/Ni包覆金刚石复合涂层组织致密,孔隙率较低,呈现典型的层状结构。涂层的摩擦系数随着磨损时间的增加而先增大,再趋于平稳。结论由于涂层中加入了金刚石硬质相,涂层具有较高的显微硬度和优异的耐摩擦磨损性能。     

机械合金化法制备Cu-Nb合金过程中的形变孪生特性

采用机械合金化法制备纳米Cu-10%Nb合金,通过显微硬度测量以及高分辨透射电镜观察,对该合金粉末在室温球磨过程中的微观结构演变和形变孪生特性进行研究;利用局部应力集中模型分析形变孪晶的形核机制。结果表明:随着球磨时间的增加,该合金硬度(HV)不断升高,球磨120 h后可达4.8 GPa;该合金在球磨初期以位错胞结构为主;球磨50 h后,Cu平均晶粒尺寸减小至约50 nm,部分区域出现纳米形变孪晶;继续增加球磨时间,孪晶数量增加,孪晶界强化效果显著;由于孪生将促进纳米晶粒的进一步细化,球磨120 h后,纳米晶尺寸减小到20 nm以下。     

等离子喷涂Al-Fe2O3复合粉合成纳米陶瓷复合涂层

采用等离子喷涂Al-Fe2O3复合粉的方法制备陶瓷基复合材料涂层.利用X射线衍射仪、扫描电镜和透射电镜观察分析涂层的显微组织,并测定了涂层的结合强度、硬度、韧性和耐磨性能.结果表明,Al-Fe2O3复合粉在等离子喷涂过程中发生铝热反应生成了FeAl2O4、α-Fe和γ-Al2O3相.透射电镜分析表明,所制备的复合涂层呈现纳米结构的显微组织,其中几十到几百纳米的球状α-Fe和γ-Al2O3晶粒均匀地分散在等轴状和柱状的FeAl2O4纳米晶基体上.与传统的单相微米Al2O3涂层相比,复合涂层的结合强度、韧性和耐磨性明显提高,其原因主要是复合涂层为纳米结构并且存在塑性金属相Fe.     

Comparison of the photocatalytic behavior of TiO2 coatings elaborated by different thermal spraying processes

This paper proposes a comparative study on the microstructure and photocatalytic performances of titanium dioxide coatings elaborated by various thermal spraying methods (plasma spraying in atmospheric conditions, suspension plasma spraying, and high-velocity oxyfuel spraying). Agglomerated spray dried anatase TiO₂ powder was used as feedstock material for spraying. Morphology and microstructural characteristics of the coatings were studied mainly by scanning electron microscopy and x-ray diffraction. The photocatalytic behavior of the TiO₂-base surfaces was evaluated from the conversion rate of gaseous nitrogen oxides (NOx). It was found that the crystalline structure depended strongly on the technique of thermal spraying deposition. Moreover, a high amount of anatase was suitable for the photocatalytic degradation of the pollutants. Suspension plasma spraying has allowed retention of the original anatase phase and for very reactive TiO₂ surfaces to be obtained for the removal of nitrogen oxides. 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.     

金刚石对Ni-Al自蔓延反应过程的影响

本研究主要针对Ni-Al自蔓延反应燃烧过程和加入金刚石磨料后的变化,其反应产物的微观形貌,以及SHS反应后金刚石的表面特征及强度的变化进行的探讨。结果表明:添加含量大于15%的金刚石时,Ni-Al体系的燃烧波速度和燃烧温度均随金刚石含量的增大而降低,呈现出振荡燃烧模式。添加含量小于15%的金刚石时,Ni-Al体系燃烧波速度和燃烧温度影响不大,呈现出稳态燃烧模式。添加20%金刚石Ni-Al体系的SHS反应产物主要有NiAl、Ni2Al3、Ni3Al和NiAl3。SHS反应的瞬时高温使一部分金刚石表面由黄色变成了褐色或黑色,且在金刚石表面产生了较多蚀坑,而蚀坑表面由很多球状颗粒。金刚石的平均抗压强度比SHS反应前降低了23%。     

Microstructure and properties of thermally sprayed Al-Sn-based alloys for plain bearing applications

Al-Sn plain bearings for automotive applications traditionally comprise a multilayer structure. Conventionally, bearing manufacturing involves casting the Al-Sn alloy and roll-bonding to a steel backing strip. Recently, high-velocity oxyfuel (HVOF) thermal spraying has been used as a novel alternative manufacturing route. The present project extends previous work on ternary Al-Sn-Cu alloys to quaternary systems, which contain specific additions for potentially enhanced properties. Two alloys were studied in detail, namely, Al-20wt.%Sn-1wt.%Cu-2wt.%Ni and Al-20wt.%Sn-1wt.%Cu-7wt.%Si. This article will describe the microstructural evolution of these alloys following HVOF spraying onto steel substrates and subsequent heat treatment. The microstructures of powders and coatings were investigated by scanning electron microscopy, and the phases were identified by x-ray diffraction. Coating microhardnesses were determined under both as-sprayed and heat-treated conditions, and by the differences related to the microstructures that developed. Finally, the wear behavior of the sprayed and heat-treated coatings in hot engine oil was measured using an industry standard test and was compared with that of previous work on a ternary alloy. 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.     

Hot corrosion resistance of high-velocity oxyfuel sprayed coatings on a nickel-base superalloy in molten salt environment

No alloy is immune to hot corrosion attack indefinitely. Coatings can extend the lives of substrate materials used at higher temperatures in corrosive environments by forming protective oxides layers that are reasonably effective for long-term applications. This article is concerned with studying the performance of high-velocity oxyfuel (HVOF) sprayed NiCrBSi, Cr₃C₂−NiCr, Ni−20Cr, and Stellite-6 coatings on a nickel-base superalloy at 900 °C in the molten salt (Na₂SO₄-60% V₂O₅) environment under cyclic oxidation conditions. The thermogravimetric technique was used to establish kinetics of corrosion. Optical microscope, x-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy/electron dispersive analysis by x-ray (SEM/EDAX), and electron probe microanalysis (EPMA) techniques were used to characterize the as-sprayed coatings and corrosion products. The bare superalloy suffered somewhat accelerated corrosion in the given environmental conditions. whereas hot corrosion resistance of all the coated superalloys was found to be better. Among the coating studied, Ni−20Cr coated superalloy imparted maximum hot corrosion resistance, whereas Stellite-6 coated indicated minimum resistance. The hot corrosion resistance of all the coatings may be attributed to the formation of oxides and spinels of nickel, chromium, or cobalt.     

等离子喷涂纳米氧化锆涂层摩擦性能研究

利用大气等离子喷涂技术,在不锈钢基体上用不同颗粒尺寸的纳米粉末制备了两种纳米氧化锆涂层S1(平均粒度较小颗粒的喷雾造粒粉末所得)和B1(平均粒度较大颗粒的喷雾造粒粉末所得).运用XRD、SEM、TEM、拉曼光谱和金相技术等分析手段对喷涂用的粉末原料和涂层的显微结构、物相组成进行了观察与确定;利用环-块摩擦试验在干摩擦条件下对涂层的摩擦磨损性能进行了测试.结果表明,两种氧化锆涂层的摩擦系数均随载荷增大而减小.在较低载荷(100 N)条件下,S1涂层与不锈钢的摩擦系数低于B1涂层与不锈钢的摩擦系数;而在较高(400 N)载荷下,两种氧化锆涂层的摩擦系数开始趋于一致.其原因在于:较低的载荷下两种涂层与不锈钢摩擦副的摩擦磨损机制不同,S1涂层的磨损属于粘着磨损,B1涂层的磨损属于磨粒磨损;而在较高载荷下,两种涂层的磨损机制趋于一致,均为粘着磨损.     

Preparation and characterization of nanostructured Al<Subscript>2</Subscript>O<Subscript>3</Subscript>-13wt.%TiO<Subscript>2</Subscript> ceramic coatings by plasma spraying

Nanostructured and conventional Al₂O₃-13wt.%TiO₂ ceramic coatings were prepared by plasma spraying with nanostructured agglomerated and conventional powders, respectively. The microstructure and microhardness of the coatings were investigated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), and microhardness measurement. Meanwhile, the friction and wear behaviors were analyzed and compared using a ball-on-disk tribometer. The results show that the conventional coating has lamellar stacking characteristic and has some pores. However, the nanostructured coating shows a bimodal microstructure, which is composed of both fully melted regions and partially melted regions. According to the microstructural difference, the partially melted regions can be divided into liquid-phase sintered regions (a three-dimensional net or skeleton-like structure: Al₂O₃-rich submicron particles embedded in the TiO₂-rich matrix) and solid-phase sintered regions (remained nanoparticles). The microstructural characteristics of the liquid-phase sintered region are formed due to the selective melting of TiO₂ nanoparticles during plasma spraying. On the other hand, the TiO₂ and Al₂O₃ nanoparticles of the solid-phase sintered regions are all unmelted during plasma spraying. Due to the existence of nanostructured microstructures, the nanostructured coating has a higher microhardness, a lower friction coefficient, and a better wear resistance than the conventional coating.     

等离子喷涂制备Co基TiC金属陶瓷涂层的微观形貌及耐高温腐蚀性能

采用等离子喷涂技术在GH586合金表面制备了一层Co基TiC金属陶瓷涂层。研究了TiC含量对Co基TiC金属陶瓷涂层显微组织及耐高温腐蚀性能的影响。结果表明:TiC陶瓷颗粒与Co基粉体有良好的润湿性,呈现相互包裹的结构,涂层结合紧密无缺陷;TiC的加入,提高了Co基TiC金属陶瓷涂层的耐磨性,但当TiC含量过高时,团聚现象严重,导致涂层的耐高温腐蚀性能降低;TiC质量分数为10%时,TiC颗粒在涂层中分布较为均匀,此时涂层的耐高温腐蚀性能和耐磨性都较优。     

Graded plasma spraying of premixed metalceramic powders on metallic substrates

The mismatch between the thermal expansion coefficients of ceramics and metals and the differential stresses it causes at the interface create problems in metal to ceramic joining. Research has been con-ducted to solve this problem in thermal barrier coating technology. Previous studies have considered met-al-ceramic multilayers or graded-coatings, which include a metallic bond coat. In this study, a graded plasma-sprayed metal-ceramic coating is developed using the deposition of premixed metal and ceramic powders without the conventional metallic bond coat. Influences of thickness variations, number, and composition of the layers are investigated. Coatings are prepared by atmospheric plasma-spraying on In-conel 718 superalloy substrates. Ni-Cr-Al and ZrO₂ -8 % Y₂O₃ powders are used for plasma spraying. Ad-hesive and cohesive strength of the coatings are determined. The concentration profile of the elements is determined by x-ray energy-dispersive analysis. The microstructure and morphology of the coatings are investigated by optical and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Results show that the mixed metal-ce-ramic coating obtained with the deposition of premixed powders is homogeneous. The morphology and microstructure of the coatings are considered satisfactory.     

Tribological properties of TiC-Fe coatings obtained by plasma spraying reactive powders

Titanium carbide-based coatings have been considered for use in sliding wear resistance applications. Carbides embedded in a metal matrix would improve wear properties, providing a noncontinuous ceramic surface. TiC-Fe coatings obtained by plasma spraying of spray-dried TiC-Fe composite powders containing large and angular TiC particles are not expected to be as resistant as those containing TiC particles formed upon spraying. Coatings containing 60 vol% TiC dispersed in a steel matrix deposited by plasma spraying reactive micropellets, sintered reactive micropellets, and spray-dried TiC-Fe composite powders are compared. The sliding wear resistance of these coatings against steel was measured following the test procedure recommended by the Versailles Advanced Materials and Standards (VAMAS) program, and the inherent surface porosity was evaluated by image analysis. Results show that, after a 1-km sliding distance, TiC-Fe coatings obtained after spraying sintered reactive powders exhibit scar ring three times less deep than sprayed coatings using spray-dried TiC-Fe composite powders. For all coatings considered, porosity is detrimental to wear performance, because it generally lowers the coating strength and provides cavities that favor the adhesion of metal. However, porosity can have a beneficial effect by entrapping debris, thus reducing friction. The good wear behavior of TiC-Fe coatings manufactured by plasma spraying of sintered reactive powders is related to their low coefficient of friction against steel. This is due to the microstructure of these coatings, which consists of 0.3 to 1 μm TiC rounded particles embedded in a steel matrix. Presented at the International Conference on Metallurgical Coatings and Thin Films, ICMCTF-92, Apr 6–10, 1992, San Diego.     

利用自蔓延高温合成工艺在铸钢表面制备TiC/Fe复合材料层

在干砂消失模铸造模样表面涂敷一层经压实的自蔓延高温合成（SHS）粉料（Ti粉、C粉、Al粉、Fe粉按一定比例配制）,浇注过程中钢液自动点燃SHS粉料,使其反应生成增强陶瓷相（TiC）。钢液铸渗到反应后的SHS陶瓷层中,使陶瓷增强相均匀地分散到熔融的表层金属中,从而使铸件表面获得TiC/Fe自生复合材料层。表面复合层硬度可达HRC54～59,经900℃×2h退火后,产生大量细小且弥散的二次TiC颗粒。     

Control of structural and phase processes in detonation spraying of coatings

Issues of obtaining coatings with optinum structure and properties from nickel-clad powdered aluminium oxide are studied. A production method of metal–ceramic composition is offered, the ceramic component gradually increasing from the lower layer to the upper one, ensuring optimal properties of the coating.     

电弧及高速电弧喷涂FeCrAl涂层的微观性能研究

用相同的喷砂和喷涂工艺参数,分别在４５＾＃钢基体上制备了电弧喷涂与高速电弧喷涂ＦｅＣｒＡｌ涂层,用扫描电镜分析了它们的表面形貌,测试分析了两种涂层及各种基体在距涂层－基体界面不同距离上的显微硬度值,得到了电弧喷涂及高速电弧喷涂基体上的热影响区宽度,讨论了涂层的显微组织对其硬度的影响,并测试分析了涂层和基体的截面线波动系数。试验结果表明,高速电弧喷涂ＦｅＣｒＡｌ涂层比普通电弧喷涂ＦｅＣｒＡｌ涂人有更