Evaluation of plasma sprayed YSZ thermal barrier coating with the CMAS deposits infiltrati on using impedance spectroscopy

The yttria-stabilized zirconi a (YSZ) thermal barri er coatings (TBCs) prepared by atmo-sp heric plasma spraying with different heat treatment period at the temperature of 1250°C were studied in the present investig ation. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) was employed to non-destructively examine the impedance and capaitance behavior of free standi ng YSZ coatings deposited by plasma spray with CMAS (calcium–magnesium–alumino-silicate) infiltration. Equivalent circuit was established on the basis of the biomodal structure in coatings. The sintering behavior of the coatings can be reflected by the changes of resistance and capacitance of the coating . By EIS , the microstructure evolution of the coating with CMAS deposits was discussed in detail.     

Microstructure and properties of high emissivity coatings

A new coating on lining in industrial furnace for energy saving has been developed. Properties and microstructure of the coatings were revealed by emissivity instrument,X-ray diffraction (XRD),transmission electron microscope (TEM) and scanning electron microscope (SEM),respectively. The result indicates that the emissivity of coatings is higher than 0.90 and the thickness of coatings is about 200 μm. ZrO₂,Cr₂O₃ and SiC in the coating benefit practical applications of coatings at high temperature with durable high emissivity and the continuous structure between the coatings and the substrate makes the coatings high cohesion and excellent adhesion for both specimens with and without sintering at high temperature. Result from laboratory experiment shows that the heating speed of specimen with coating is higher than that of controlled specimen and the temperature increases 30℃ during the heating. The average temperature drop of specimen with coatings has a 13.5% improvement in the cooling speed. The application of coatings on the checker brick in a blast furnace of 1750m3 indicates that the coating causes the blast temperature to an average increase of 28℃,reduces the fluctuation of blast temperature before the blowing-in and leads to a fuel saving of 10% approximately.     

Effect of pickling processes on the microstructure and properties of electroless Ni–P coating on Mg–7.5Li–2Zn–1Y alloy

The electroless plating Ni–P is prepared on the surface of Mg–7.5Li–2Zn–1Y alloys with different pickling processes.The microstructure and properties of Ni–P coating are investigated.The results show that the Ni–P coatings deposited using the different pickling processes have a different high phosphorus content amorphous Ni–P solid solution structure,and the Ni–P coatings exhibit higher hardness.There is higher phosphorus content of Ni–P amorphous coating using 125 g/L Cr O3and 110 ml/L HNO3(w68%)than using 180 g/L Cr O3and 1 g/L KF during pre-treatment,and the coating structure is more compact,and the Ni–P coatings exhibit more excellent adhesion with substrate(Fcup to22 N).The corrosion potential of Ni–P coating is improved and exhibits good corrosion resistance.As a result,Mg-7.5Li-2Zn-1Y alloy is remarkably protected by the Ni–P coating.     

Composition demixing effect on cathodic arc ion plating

The composition demixing effect has been found often in alloy coatings deposited by cathodic arc ion plating using various alloy cathode targets. The characteristics of composition demixing phenomena were summarized. Beginning with the ionization zone near the surface of the cathode target, a physical model in terms of the ions generated in the ionization zone and their movement in the plating room modified by bias electric field was proposed. Based on the concept of electric charge state, the simulation calculation of the composition demixing effect was carried out. The percentage of atoms of an element in coating and from the alloy target was demonstrated by direct comparison. The influences of the composition change of the alloy target and the bias electric field on the composition demixing effect were discussed in detail. It is also proposed that the average charge states of the elements may be used to calculate the composition demixing effect and to design the composition of the alloy target.     

Preparation and characterization of SiO2 non-catalytic nucleation coating for the solidification of undercooled melt

SiO2 non-catalytic nucleation films were coated onto a ceramic substrate and the inner surface of a ceramic crucible by the Sol-Gel method. The surface morphology of the coatings was characterized with an atomic force microscope and a scanning electronic microscope. The non-catalytic effect of the coating on the heterogeneous nucleation of metal melts was tested through measuring the nucleation undercooling. Investigation results indicated that the prepared coating could act as a baffle-wall to prevent the metal melt from nucleating heterogeneously on the inner surface of the crystalline crucible. The tiny holes with a diameter below 2 μm and heaves on the coating surface have no evident effect on the undercooling of metal melts. For a poly-layer coating, the super-layer can cover the cracks in the sub-layers, which prevents the cracks in the coating from spreading in the direction vertical to the coating layers and thus eliminates the effect of cracks on the coating.     

Effects of surface modification on isothermal oxidation behavior of HVOF-sprayed NiCrAlY coatings

NiCrAlY coatings were deposited on Ni-based superalloy by high-velocity oxygen-fuel spraying (HVOF). Surface modification by means of grit-blasted, shot-peened and ground methods was used in order to study the effect of surface conditions on the isothermal oxidation behavior of HVOF-sprayed NiCrAlY coatings at 1050 ℃. The results showed that surface modification had an obvious effect on the isothermal oxidation behavior of the coatings. There was a large decrease in growth rate compared with the as-sprayed coating. The scale formed on the grit-blasted and shot-peened coatings was a mixture of Al₂O₃ and NiCr₂O₄, while the oxide formed on the ground coating was composed mainly of Al2O3. After surface modification, the content of NiCr₂O₄ spinels decreased compared with the as-sprayed coating.     

Improving thermal insulation of TC4 using YSZ-based coating and SiO2 aerogel

In this paper, air plasmas spray(APS) was used to prepare YSZ and Sc2O3–YSZ(Sc YSZ) coating in order to improve the thermal insulation ability of TC4 alloy. Si O2 aerogel was also synthesized and affixed on TC4 titanium alloy to inhabit thermal flow. The microstructures, phase compositions and thermal insulation performance of three coatings were analyzed in detail. The results of thermal diffusivity test by a laser flash method showed that the thermal diffusivities of YSZ, Sc2O3–YSZ and Si O2 aerogel are 0.553, 0.539 and 0.2097 10 6m2/s, respectively. Then,the thermal insulation performances of three kinds of coating were investigated from 20 1C to 400 1C using high infrared radiation heat flux technology. The experimental results indicated that the corresponding temperature difference between the top TC4 alloy(400 1C) and the bottom surface of YSZ is 41.5 1C for 0.6 mm thickness coating. For 1 mm thickness coating, the corresponding temperature difference between the top TC4 alloys(400 1C) and the bottom surface of YSZ, Sc YSZ, Si O2 aerogel three specimens is 54, 54.6 and 208 1C, respectively. The coating thickness and species were found to influence the heat insulation ability. In these materials, YSZ and Sc YSZ exhibited a little difference for heat insulation behavior. However, Si O2 aerogel was the best one among them and it can be taken as protection material on TC4 alloys. In outer space,Si O2 aerogel can meet the need of thermal insulation of TC4 of high-speed aircraft.     

Corrosion mechanism of micro-arc oxidation treated biocompatible AZ31 magnesium alloy in simulated body fluid

The rapid degradation of magnesium(Mg) based alloys has prevented their further use in orthopedic trauma fixation and vascular intervention,and therefore it is essential to investigate the corrosion mechanism for improving the corrosion resistance of these alloys. In this work, the effect of applied voltage on the surface morphology and the corrosion behavior of micro-arc oxidation(MAO) with different voltages were carried out to obtain biocompatible ceramic coatings on AZ31 Mg alloy. The effects of applied voltage on the surface morphology and the corrosion behavior of MAO samples in the simulated body fluid(SBF) were studied systematically. Scanning electron microscope(SEM) and X-ray diffractometer(XRD)were employed to characterize the morphologies and phase compositions of coating before and after corrosion. The results showed that corrosion resistance of the MAO coating obtained at 250 V was better than the others in SBF. The dense layer of MAO coating and the corrosion precipitation were the key factors for corrosion behavior. The corrosion of precipitation Mg(OH)2and the calcium phosphate(Ca–P) minerals on the surface of MAO coatings could enhance their corrosion resistance effectively. In addition, the mechanism of MAO coated Mg alloys was proposed.     

Microstructure and properties of sputtered thermal barrier coatings

A 3 kW radio frequency (RF) magnetron-sputtering unit was used to produce zirconia ceramic coatings on hollow turbine blades and vanes, which had been deposited a NiCrAlY bond coat layer by cathodic arc deposition. The NiCrAlY coating surface was shot-peened, and the residual stress in the bond coat layer and the effects of heat treatment on the residual stress are presented.After shot peening porosities and microgaps disappear in the NiCrAlY bond coat, the whole depth profile is residual compressive stress. Coarseness tests show that the roughness value (Rz) decreases from 16.4 to 3.3 μm. The microstructure and phase composition of the coatings were investigated using electron probe microanalysis (EPMA) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The results show that the NiCrAlY bond coat is composed of γ' and Cr phases, and the Al₂O₃ scales are formed near the interface between the ZrO₂ ceramic layer and the NiCrAlY bond coat. No degradation occurred to RF sputtered ceramic coatings after oxidating at 1150℃ for 100 h,heating at 1150℃ for 5 min and then air-cooling for 500 thermal cycles.     

Study of titanium nitride for low-e coating application

The paper reports our novel work on chemical vapor deposition coating of titanium nitride (TiN) thin film on glass for energy saving. TiN films were deposited on glass substrates by atmospheric pressure chemical vapor deposition (APCVD) using titanium tetrachloride (TiCl4) and ammonia (NH3) as precur-sors. As a result, TiN films with a thickness of 500 nm were obtained. X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), four-point probe method and optical spectroscopy were respectively employed to study the crystallization, microstructure, surface mor-phology, electrical and optical properties of the coated TiN films. The deposited TiN films are of NaCl structure with a preferred (200) orientation. The particles in the film are uniform. The reflectivity of the TiN coating in the near-infrared (NIR) band can reach over 40%, the visible transmittance is approxi-mately 60%, and the visible reflectivity is lower than 10%. The sheet electrical resistance is 34.5Ω. According to Drude theory, the lower sheet resistance of 34.5 Ω gives a high reflectivity of 71.5% around middle-far infrared band. The coated films exhibit good energy-saving performance.     

Cathodic micro-arc electrodeposition of yttrium stabilized zirconia (YSZ) coatings on FeCrAl alloy

Zirconia-based coatings, especially yttrium stabilized zirconia (YSZ), are the best ceramic coatings for high temperature applications due to their superior mechanical and thermal behavior[1]. And YSZ is of considerable in-terest for applications in solid-oxide fuel cells due to its high oxygen-ion conductivity and stability in oxidizing and reducing atmospheres, oxygen sensors and microelec-tronic devices[2]. The traditional methods to produce the YSZ coatings are plasma spray, electron be…     

Ceramic coating electric-deposited by high-energy pulse

A novel method to prepare ceramic coatings has been developed by making use of plasma energy produced from the pulsed discharge between electric conductor and aqueous electrolyte. A ZrO₂-8%Y₂O₃, coating was obtained by this method, which had excellent adhesion with substrate, smooth surface and good resistance to high temperature oxidation.     

钛合金微弧氧化工艺参数与陶瓷膜〖KH*2〗数学模型的建立及实验研究

 建立钙磷电解液体系下微弧氧化工艺参数与陶瓷膜特性相关的数学模型,微弧氧化工艺参数（电源电压U_m、电流密度J、占空比η、溶液电导率、阳极氧化膜气体介电常数等）与陶瓷膜表面形貌、厚度、电流响应有一定关系.在钙磷电解液体系下,通过实验考察电解液强电解质NaOH浓度对陶瓷膜特性的影响,测试电压模式下电流响应曲线.实验表明:电压模型下,陶瓷膜在40s左右成膜;膜表面形貌受NaOH浓度影响较大;低浓度下模型模拟电流响应曲线与实验结果吻合性较好,可为钙磷电解液体系下确定适宜的NaOH浓度提供参考依据.     

ZrO2 and ZrO2 -Y2 O3 coatings deposited by double pulsed plasma arc

A novel surface technique has been developed to produce ZrO₂ and ZrO₂-Y₂O₃ coatings on the surface of alloys by using double pulsed plasma arc to react with a solution film containing nano-oxide particles. These coatings exhibit smooth surface and excellent adhesion with substrate. The morphologies of the ceramic coatings and phases were analyzed. It was shown that the oxidation resistance of 18-8 stainless steel was markedly improved by applying ZrO₂ and ZrO₂-Y₂O₃ coatings.     

La2Zr2O7/YSZ梯度热障涂层的热冲击失效行为

隔热性能是热障涂层对基体热保护功能最直接的衡量标准。制备La₂Zr₂O₇(LZO)/ YSZ 梯度热障涂层(DCL-TBCs)，在1 300 ℃的顶部涂层表面温度下与500 μm厚的YSZ TBC进行热梯度循环试验，评估它们的寿命。分析试验结果表明，当厚度为100 μm和200 μm的YSZ涂层被LZO涂层替代时，DCL-TBCs的寿命会比500 μm厚的YSZ TBC高出一倍多。证明DCL-TBCs技术可在较高温度下有效延长涂层的使用寿命。     

电解液中Ce(NO_3)_3/Ce_2(SO_4)_3的含量对Ti6Al4V合金微弧氧化膜层特性的影响

在硅酸钠-氢氧化钠电解液中以Na5P3O10作为稳定剂,通过改变Ce(NO3)3/Ce2(SO4)3的含量对Ti6Al4V合金进行微弧氧化,用XRD、SEM、EDS对试样表面所获得的氧化膜进行表征,并研究电解液中不同Ce(NO3)3/Ce2(SO4)3含量对氧化膜表面形貌的影响.结果表明,随着电解液中Ce3+的加入量增加到0.3 g/L,氧化膜表面的致密性减小,在此基础上加入0.5 g/L的Na5P3O10时,氧化膜致密性增加.EDS分析结果显示,膜层含有Ti、Na、Al、Si、P、O及Ce等元素;XRD分析结果表明,氧化膜的相组成为Ti、锐钛矿以及金红石.     

High-temperature oxidation resistance of ceramic coatings on titanium alloy by micro-arc oxidation in aluminate solution

Ceramic coatings with aluminum titanuate (Al₂TiO₅) were prepared on Ti–6Al–4V alloy using pulsed bi-polar Micro-arc Oxidation (MAO). The micromorphology and phase composition of the micro-arc-oxidition ceramic coatings on the titanium alloy were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) respectively. The results revealed that the distinct discharge channels and pores on the surface of the micro-arc-oxidition coatings appeared, and these channels were connected in the molten state. The electrolyte concentration was inversely proportional to the coating hardness; additionally, the coating prepared with sodium aluminate and sodium hypophosphite concentrations of 4 ?g/L and 0.5 ?g/L, respectively, was the most refined after high-temperature sintering, and it was demonstrated to better prevent oxidation. Increasing the electrolyte concentration coincided with fluctuating coating thermal shock resistance. The thermal shock resistance of the coating respectively prepared with sodium aluminate, and the sodium hypophosphite concentrations of 4 ?g/L and 0.5 ?g/L was the highest. Additionally, the high-concentration coatings performed significantly better than the low-concentration coatings. The oxidation resistance of the coating samples was also significantly higher than that of the TC4 titanium alloy substrate. The adhesion strength between the coatings and the substrate with and without the sealing treatment was measured by tensile tests. Then, the high-temperature oxidation performance of the coating samples with and without the sealing treatment was investigated by conducting a high-temperature oxidation experiment at a calcinating temperature of 500 ?°C. The results indicate that the adhesion strength between the coatings and substrate was high for the as-prepared and sealed micro-arc oxidation samples regardless of whether they were calcined. The high-temperature oxidation mass increase curves for the sealed and unsealed coating samples calcined at 500 ?°C for 500 ?h revealed that the high-temperature-oxidation-induced mass increase of the coating samples sealed with a sodium silicate solution was much lower than that of the titanium alloy substrate. Thus, the sealing treatment significantly improved the high-temperature oxidation resistance of the TC4 titanium alloy. Lastly, the high-temperature oxidation behavior at 500 ?°C was analyzed and discussed.     

电解液温度对镁合金微弧氧化成膜过程的影响

采用硅酸钠体系溶液,制备镁合金微弧氧化陶瓷层.研究电解液温度对镁合金微弧氧化起弧电压、陶瓷层厚度以及微弧氧化膜层表面形貌的影响.结果表明,随着电解液温度的升高,镁合金微弧氧化的起弧电压降低,陶瓷层厚度和膜层上孔洞的尺寸增大.适当地升高电解液的温度可以提高生产效率,但是电解液的温度不能过高,否则会影响膜层的质量.     

Microstructure and growth kinetics of Ce and Y jointly modified silicide coatings for Nb–Ti–Si based ultrahigh temperature alloy

In order to protect Nb-Ti-Si based ultrahigh temperature alloy from oxidation, pack cementation processes were utilized to prepare Ce and Y jointly modified silicide coatings. The Ce and Y jointly modified silicide coating has a double-layer structure: a relatively thick (Nb, X)Si2 (X represents Ti, Cr and Hf elements) outer layer and a thin (Ti, Nb)5Si4 transitional layer. The pack cementation experiments at 1150 ℃ for 8 h proved that the addition of certain amounts of CeO2 and Y2O3 powders in the packs distinctly influenced the coating thickness, the contents of Si, Ce and Y in the (Nb, X)Si2 outer layers, and the density of cavities in the coatings. In order to study the effects of Ce and Y joint modification in the silicide coatings, both only Ce and only Y modified silicide coatings were also prepared for comparison. The mechanisms of the beneficial effects of Ce and Y are discussed. A pack mixture containing 1.5CeO2-0.75Y2O3 (wt%) powders was employed to investigate the growth kinetics of the Ce and Y jointly modified silicide coating at 1050, 1150 and 1250 ℃. It has been found that the growth kinetics obeyed parabolic laws and the parabolic rate constants were 109.20 mm2/h at 1050 ℃, 366.75 mm2/h at 1150 ℃ and 569.78 mm2/h at 1250 ℃, and the activation energy for the growth of the Ce and Y jointly modified silicide coating was 197.53 kJ/mol.