Tribological properties in seawater for Ti/TiCN coatings on Ti6Al4V alloy by arc ion plating with different carbon contents

TiCN coatings incorporated with Ti buffer layer were deposited on Ti6A14V alloy by arc ion plating. The carbon content in TiCN coatings was varied by controlling flow rates of C2H2 in reactive gas. The Ti/TiCN coatings have a typical structure of columnar crystal with a total thickness of about 2 pro. The elements of Ti, C and N are present as TiN and TiC in TiCN coatings. A little free carbon appears with carbon content increasing in TiCN coatings. For the TiCN coatings, the hardness, friction coefficient and wear rate decrease with the increase in carbon content. In seawater, both friction coefficient and wear rate have an obvious decrease at lower carbon content compared with those in atmosphere. However, the friction coefficient and wear rate only have a slight decrease, while the carbon content reaches or exceeds 10 at% in Ti/TiCN coatings.

LASER CLADDED TiCN COATINGS ON THE SURFACE OF TITANIUM

Laser cladded coatings of TiCN were produced on the surface of titanium. To obtain the optimal techniques, several conditions were tested by varying the laser scanning rate. The choice of shielding gas was also studied. The cladded coatings were then evaluated from the surface mechanics point of view based on their microhardness. The microstructure of some interesting samples was investigated by optical micrographs （OM）. The results showed that under the condition of fixed pulse frequency and pulse width, the laser scanning rate and the shielding gas are the main factors influencing the components of coatings. TiCN coatings were decompounded and oxidized during the cladding process in the condition of no shielding gas of N2. X-ray diffraction results indicated that the composite coatings composed of TiCN, TiC, Ti2N, and TiO2 were produced using appropriate techniques. The results indicated that the best condition in terms of the surface microhardness is obtained when the scanning rate is 1.5mm/s, the pulse frequency is 15Hz, the pulse width is 3.0ms, and N2 is chosen as the shielding gas. The microhardness of the composite coatings is about 1331kg · mm^-2, which is about 4 times that of the substrate. The optical micrographs indicated that the cladding zone is made up of TiCN, TiO2 and some interdendritic Ti, but the diffusion zone mainly consists of the dendrites phase, and the cladded depth is about 80μm, which is more than 2 times that of the laser nitrided sample. There were no microcracks or air bubbles in the cladded sample, which was cladded using the above optimal techniques.

Ti含量对氩弧熔覆CoCrFeNiCuTi_(x)高熵合金涂层组织及性能的影响

采用氩弧熔覆技术在Q235钢基体表面制备了CoCrFeNiCuTi_(x)(x表示摩尔比值,x=0、0.3、0.5、0.8和1)高熵合金涂层,研究了Ti含量对CoCrFeNiCuTi_(x)高熵合金微观结构和力学性能的影响。结果表明,不同Ti含量的CoCrFeNiCuTi_(x)高熵合金均为FCC单相固溶体。CoCrFeNiCu合金的微观组织为柱状晶结构。随着Ti的加入,微观组织中开始出现析出相,且Ti含量越高,析出相越多。同时Ti的加入明显提高了合金的显微硬度,当Ti的摩尔比为1时,涂层的截面显微硬度值达到最高值439.54 HV0.1。Ti对CoCrFeNiCuTi_(x)高熵合金的耐磨性具有显著影响,CoCrFeNiCuTi合金表现出最好的耐磨性。随着Ti含量的升高,合金的磨损机理由黏着磨损转化成黏着磨损与氧化磨损并存。

强流脉冲电子束作用下TiCN涂层微观结构变化与性能研究

采用化学气相沉积(CVD)技术在硬质合金基体表面制备TiCN涂层,随后利用强流脉冲电子束(HCPEB)对TiCN涂层表面进行辐照处理。通过X射线衍射仪(XRD)、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)等仪器观察了HCPEB辐照前后TiCN涂层的微观结构变化,并对比分析了其显微硬度和耐磨性能。结果表明:HCPEB辐照前后TiCN涂层的相组成保持不变,但相衍射峰的位置发生偏移且有所宽化,表明涂层晶粒细化,同时涂层内部应力状态发生改变;辐照后涂层表面粗大的晶粒消失,涂层变得光滑平整;随着辐照次数的增加,涂层的厚度逐渐减小。显微硬度和摩擦磨损试验结果表明,HCPEB辐照显著增加了TiCN涂层的表面显微硬度,其耐磨性能得到显著提升。涂层表面粗糙颗粒的消除、涂层晶粒细化、高密度晶体缺陷的形成以及涂层内部残余应力的改变是HCPEB辐照TiCN涂层性能改善的主要原因。

TiC-Fe coatings prepared by flame spray synthesis process

A new process, flame spray synthesis (FSS), has been developed for producing ceramic containing composite coatings. By combining self propagation high temperature synthesis (SHS) and flame spraying, the cermet based material was synthesized and deposited simultaneously. TiC Fe coatings were deposited from commercial ferrotitanium, iron and graphite powders by the flame spraying synthesis process. Microstructure analyses revealed that TiC was synthesized during spraying, and that submicron and round TiC particles were dispersed within an iron matrix. Flame spray synthesized coatings were composed of alternate soft and hard layers, whose hardness were 3.0～6.0 GPa and 11～13 GPa, respectively.

Salt spray corrosion test of micro-plasma oxidation ceramic coatings on Ti alloy

Ceramic coatings were prepared on Ti-6Al-4V alloy in NaAlO2 solution by micro-plasma oxidation （MPO）. The salt spray tests of the coated samples and the substrates were carded out in a salt spray test machine. The phase composition and surface morphology of the coatings were investigated by XRD and SEAM. Severe corrosion occurred on the substrate surface, while there were no obvious corrosion phenomena on the coated samples. The coatings were composed of Al2TiO5 and a little α-Al2O3 and mille TiO2, and the salt spray test did not change the composition of the coatings. The weight loss rate of the coatings decreased with increasing MPO time because of the increase in density and thickness of the coatings. The surface morphology of the coatings was influenced by salt spray corrosion test. Among the coated samples, the coating prepared for 2 h has the best corrosion resistance under salt spray test.

Pulsed DC plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposited TiN/Ti(C,N) multilayer coatings

TiN single coatings and TiN/Ti(C,N) multilayer coatings deposited on Cr12MoV substrate have been completed by pulsed DC plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition(PCVD) process. The SEM, XRD and microvicker’s hardness as well as the indentation test were used to study the microstructure and mechanical properties of TiN/Ti(C,N) multilayer coatings. The results show that TiN/Ti(C,N) coatings are fine and have free column structure, and carbon atoms take the place of some nitrogen atoms in Ti(C,N) coatings when lower flow ratio of CH 4 is used. The microvicker’s hardness and interfacial adhesion between TiN/Ti(C,N) coatings and Cr12MoV substrate increases more obviously than that of TiN single hard coatings due to the more dense and free column structure when process is optimized.

Pitting corrosion behavior and corrosion protection performance of cold sprayed double layered noble barrier coating on magnesium-based alloy in chloride containing solutions

Nitrogen processed, cold sprayed commercially pure(CP)-Al coatings on Mg-based alloys mostly lack acceptable hardness, wear resistance and most importantly are highly susceptible to localized corrosion in chloride containing solutions. In this research, commercially pure α-Ti top coating having good pitting potential(~1293 mV_(SCE)), high microhardness(HV_(0.025): 263.03) and low wear rate was applied on a CP-Al coated Mg-based alloy using high pressure cold spray technology. Potentiodynamic polarization(PDP) curves indicated that the probability of transition from metastable pits to the stable pits for cold spayed(CS) Al coating is considerably higher compared to that with the CS Ti top coating(for Ti/Al/Mg system). In addition, CS Ti top coating was in the passivation region in most pH ranges even after 48 h immersion in 3.5 wt% NaCl solution. The stored energy in the CS Ti top coating(as a passive metal) was presumed to be responsible for the easy passivation. Immersion tests indicated no obvious pits formation on the intact CS Ti top coating surface and revealed effective corrosion protection performance of the CS double layered noble barrier coatings on Mg alloys in 3.5 wt% NaCl solution even after 264 h.

TiCN particle reinforce composite coating in-situ synthesized by nitrogen arc cladding technique

An in-situ synthesized TiCN particle reinforce composite coating was fabricated on Q235 steel substrate by nitrogen arc cladding technique, wherein the titanium powder and the graphite powder as original material were intensively mixed by ball-miU and glued with starch binder, then preplaced onto the Q235 steel substrate. The microstructures and interfacial behavior were investigated by scanning electron microscopy. The phase of the coatings was investigated by X-ray diffractometer. The microhardness was tested by microhardness tester. The anti-abrasive pe^Cormance was tested by abrasion machine. The results show that an excellent bonding between the coatings and carbon steel substrate is ensured by the strong metallurgical inteoCace and phases of the coatings are mainly composed of TiCN. The highest microhardness of the coatings reaches 810HV0. 5, which is about 3 times more than that of the Q235 substrate. The anti-abrasive test results indicate that the coating is more anti-abrasive than the Q235 substrate.

Zr-Ti-B-N刀具涂层在600℃恒温过程的演变研究

评估Zr-Ti-B-N刀具涂层在600℃下的耐热能力,研究不同热处理时间对涂层结构和性能的影响规律。采用高功率脉冲磁控溅射和脉冲直流磁控溅射复合技术制备Zr-Ti-B-N涂层,利用高温马弗炉对涂层进行热处理,借助纳米压痕仪、高温摩擦磨损试验机测试热处理后Zr-Ti-B-N涂层的力学性能、摩擦学性能。采用X射线衍射仪(XRD)和扫描电子显微镜(SEM)对热处理前后Zr-Ti-B-N涂层的微观结构进行表征,在高温环境下,不同热处理时间对涂层的力学性能、摩擦学性能和微观结构有显著影响。结果证明,在600℃的大气环境下,经1h热处理后,涂层的综合性能稳定,涂层硬度为23.7GPa,临界载荷为31.7N;经2h热处理后,晶粒尺寸逐渐增大,柱状晶结构变得明显,涂层硬度开始下降;经3h热处理后,涂层表面出现明显的氧化膜,晶粒尺寸增大了27.0%,摩擦系数降到最低,为0.66,临界载荷未发生明显变化。

Influence of Si Content on Properties of Ti1-xSixN Coatings

To investigate the evolution of microstructure and wear behavior of TiSiN coatings with the variation of Si in targets and lays the foundation for its controllable mass production, Ti1-xSixN composite coatings were deposited onto Si(100) and cemented carbide substrates using TiSi targets with different Si content by cathodic arc ion plating. The influences of Si on the microstructure and mechanical properties were studied. Nano-amorphous composite structure appeared in the Ti1-xSixN coatings when Si content in TiSi target was higher than 5 at%. However, further increase of Si content in TiSi target exhibited a negligible effect on the microstructure of Ti1-xSixN coatings. Hardness and deformation resistance were correlated to the content of Si in TiSi targets. Maximum hardness was obtained as the Si content in target increased up to 20 at%. Friction coefficient and wear rate significantly decreased with addition of Si in TiN coating, and then dually increased with the increase of Si content in targets.

Improvement on the Oxidation Resistance of a Ti_3Al Based Alloy by Cr1-xAl_xN (0≤x≤0.47) Coatings

Cr1-xAlxN coatings have been deposited on a Ti3Al based alloy by reactive sputtering method. The results of the isothermal oxidation test at 800-900℃ showed that Cr1-xAlxN coatings could remarkably reduce the oxidation rate of the alloy owing to the formation of Al2O3＋Cr2O3 mixture oxide scale on the surface of the coatings. No spallation of the coatings or oxide scales took place during the cyclic oxidation at 800℃. Ti was observed to diffuse into the coatings, the diffusion distance of which was very short, and the diffusion ability of it was proportional to the AI content in the coatings. Compared to Ti, Nb can diffuse much more easily through the whole coatings and oxide scales.

Microstructural and tribological behavior of TiAlN/MoS_2-Ti coatings

A TIA1N/MoS2-Ti coating was developed to improve the tribological characteristics of a single TiAlN coating. The MoS2-Ti layer was deposited by a DC magnetron sputtering system on the hard TiAIN coated SKD-11 steel substrate. The titanium content in the MoS2-Ti layer was 11.3 at.% determined by EPMA. The surface morphology was observed by FE-SEM. The TiAlN layer exhibited excellent adhesion and hardness. However, the deposition of an MoS2-Zi layer on the TRAIN led to a significant improvement in tribological properties without affecting the adhesion to the substrate. The MoS2-Ti layer significantly decreased the friction coefficient of the TiAIN coating, and the drop was 48% after MoS2-Ti deposition. Also, the MoS2-Ti layer remarkably decreased the wear rate of the TtA1N coating.

Microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of Ti-B-N coatings deposited by plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition

Ternary Ti-B-N coatings were synthesized on AISI 304 and Si wafer by plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) technique using a gaseous mixture of TiCl4,BCl3,H2,N2,and Ar.By virtue of X-ray diffraction analysis,X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy,scanning electron microscope,and high-resolution transmission electron microscope,the influences of B content on the microstructure and properties of Ti B N coatings were investigated systematically.The results indicated that the microstructure and mechanical properties of Ti-B-N coatings largely depend on the transformation from FCC-TiN phase to HCP-TiB2 phase.With increasing B content and decreasing N content in the coatings,the coating microstructure evolves gradually from FCC-TiN/a-BN to HCP-TiB2 /a-BN via FCC-TiN+HCP-TiB2/a-BN.The highest microhardness of about 34 GPa is achieved,which corresponds to the nanocomposite Ti-63%B-N (mole fraction) coating consisting of the HCP-TiB2 nano-crystallites and amorphous BN phase.The lowest friction-coefficient was observed for the nanocomposite Ti-41%B-N (mole fraction) coating consisting of the FCC-TiN nanocrystallites and amorphous BN

Effect of Sputtered TiAlCr Coatings on Oxidation and Hot Corrosion Resistance of Ti-24Al-14Nb-3V

The effect of sputtered Ti-50Al-10Cr and Ti-50A1-20Cr coatings on both isothermal and cyclic oxidation resistance at 800-900℃ and hot corrosion resistance at 850℃ of Ti-24Al-14Nb-3V was investigated. Results indicated that Ti-24Al-14Nb-3V alloys exhibited poor oxidation resistance due to the formation of Al2O3+TiO2+AlNbO4 mixed scales in air at 800-900℃ and poor hot corrosion resistance due to the spoliation of scales formed in Na2SO4+K2SO4 melts at 850℃. Both Ti-50Al-10Cr and Ti-50Al-20Cr coatings remarkably improved the oxidation and hot corrosion resistance of Ti-24Al-14Nb-3V alloy.

Effects of Electroplated Coatings on Corrosion Behavior of Ti-1023/30CrMnSiA Galvanic Couple

Galvanic corrosion behavior of Ti-1023 titanium alloy coupled 30CrMnSiA steel was investigated in 3.5% NaCl solution. Particular attention was given to the effect of three different electroplated coatings on corrosion behavior of the galvanic couple. Galvanic corrosion test was conducted on Ti-1023 titanium alloy which coupled Ni-electroplated 30CrMnSiA, Zn-electroplated 30CrMnSiA, Cd-electroplated 30CrMnSiA and bare 30CrMnSiA, respectively. Corrosion properties including open circuit potential （Eoc）, galvanic corrosion potential （Eg）, and galvanic corrosion current （lg） were monitored. Corrosion morphology was observed by optical microscope （OM） and corrosion mechanism was analyzed and discussed. The results show that the three electroplated coatings improve the corrosion resistance of the anode in different magnitudes. Ni-electroplated 30CrMnSiA and Cd-electroplated 30CrMnSiA coatings are found to be least susceptible to galvanic corrosion when coupled Ti-1023 titanium alloy. Zn-electroplated 30CrMnSiA is moderately susceptible to galvanic corrosion. But the bare 30CrMnSiA is highly susceptible to galvanic corrosion in corrosive environment.

Evaluation of Oxidation of Ti-Al and Ti-Al-Cr Coatings Arc-ion Plated on Ti-60 High-temperature Titanium Alloy

High-temperature titanium alloy for aeroengine compressor applications suffers from high-temperature oxidation and environmental corrosion, which prohibits long-term service of this kind alloy at temperatures above 600℃. In an attempt to tackle this problem, Ti-48Al （at. pct） and Ti-48Al-12Cr （at. pct） protective coatings were plated on the substrate of alloy Ti-60 by arc ion plating （ALP） method. Isothermal and cyclic oxidation tests were performed in static air at elevated temperatures. Phase composition, morphology of the coatings and distribution of elements were investigated by X-ray diffraction （XRD）, scanning electron microscopy （SEM） and energy dispersive X-ray analysis （EDX）. The results showed that the Ti-48Al coating exhibited good isothermal oxidation resistance during exposure at 800℃, but poorer resistance against oxidation at 900℃. By contrast Ti-48Al-12Cr coating demonstrated excellent isothermal oxidation resistance at both temperatures. Cyclic oxidation tests performed at 800℃ indicated that resistance and no spallation of coatings was observed. But both coatings demonstrated good cyclic oxidation at 900℃ only Ti-48Al-12Cr coating demonstrated excellent cyclic oxidation resistance.

Microstructure and physical properties of PVD TiN/(Ti, Al)N multilayer coatings

Magnetron sputtered (Ti, Al)N monolayer and TiN/(Ti, Al)N multilayer coatings grown on cemented carbide substrates were studied by using energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), scanning electron microscopy(SEM), nanoindentation, Rockwell A indentation test, strength measurements and cutting tests. The results show that the (Ti, Al)N monolayer and TiN/(Ti, Al)N multilayer coatings perform good affinity to substrate, and the TiN/(Ti, Al)N multilayer coating exhibits higher hardness, higher toughness and better cutting performance compared with the (Ti, Al)N monolayer coating. Moreover, the strength measurement indicates that the physical vapour deposition (PVD) coating has no effect on the substrate strength.

TLM钛合金表层TiN/Sn复合涂层的制备及磨损行为研究

为了提高Ti-25Nb-3Zr-2Sn-3Mo(TLM)钛合金的耐磨性能,采用表面机械复合强化(SMCS)工艺在合金表层制备了复合涂层并研究了复合涂层的显微组织、微观力学性能和摩擦学性能。结果表明:采用表面机械复合强化技术可在合金表层成功制备TiN/Sn复合涂层,随着Sn含量的增加,复合涂层的厚度和粗糙度不断增大,10%、20%、30%、40%Sn涂层的厚度分别为9.08、14.05、18.33、23.55μm;10%、20%、30%、40%Sn涂层的表面硬度分别为590、529、465、400 HV,相比基体硬度(~230 HV)有所提高。复合涂层的磨损量随Sn含量的增加先减小后增大,20%Sn样品具有最低的磨损量;在干磨损试验中,原样的磨损机制以黏着磨损为主,同时伴随磨粒磨损,复合强化样的磨损机制为磨粒磨损、黏着磨损,同时伴随氧化磨损。

Sol-gel derived HA/TiO_2 double coatings on Ti scaffolds for orthopaedic applications

Hydroxyapatite/titania (HA/TiO2) double layers were coated onto Ti scaffolds throughout for orthopaedic applications by sol-gel method. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermogravimetric analysis (TG) and X-ray diffractometry (XRD) were used for the characterisation of the phase transformations of the dried gels and coated surface structures. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) equipped with energy dispersive spectrometry (EDS) was used for the observation and evaluation of the morphology and phases of the surface layers and for the assessment of the in vitro tests. The in vitro assessments were performed by soaking the HA/TiO2 double coated samples into the simulated body fluid (SBF) for various periods. The TiO2 dipping-coating method at a speed of 12 cm/min, followed by a heat treatment at 600 ℃ for 20 min. The HA la lyaeyre wr wasa ssu cbosaetqeude bnytl ya dipping-coated on the outer surface at the same speed and then heat-treated at difference temperatures. The results indicat that the HA phase begins to crystallize after a heat treatment at 560 ℃. The crystallinity increases obviously at 760 ℃. SEM observations find no delamination or crack at the interfaces of HA/TiO2 and TiO2/Ti. The HA/TiO2 coated Ti scaffolds displays excellent bone-like apatite forming ability when it is soaked into SBF. Ti scaffolds after HA/TiO2 double coatings can be anticipated as promising implant materials for orthopaedic