Laser cladding of in situ TiB2/Fe composite coating on steel

To enhance the wear resistance of mechanical components, laser cladding has been applied to deposit in situ TiB₂/Fe composite coating on steel using ferrotitanium and ferroboron as the coating precursor. The phase constituents and microstructure of the composite coating were investigated using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron micrograph (SEM) and electron probe microanalysis (EPMA). Microhardness tester and block-on-ring wear tester were employed to measure the microhardness and dry-sliding wear resistance of the composite coating. Results show that defect-free composite coating with metallurgical joint to the steel substrate can be obtained. Phases presented in the coating consist of TiB₂ and α-Fe. TiB₂ particles which are formed in situ via nucleation-growth mechanism are distributed uniformly in the α-Fe matrix with blocky morphology. The microhardness and wear properties of the composite coating improved significantly in comparison to the as-received steel substrate due to the presence of the hard reinforcement TiB₂.     

42CrMo轧辊激光熔覆TiC-VC增强铁基熔覆层性能

采用同步送粉方式,在42CrMo轧辊基材上利用钛铁、钒铁和石墨等通过激光熔覆原位自生反应,制备了成型良好、致密无气孔、无裂纹、与基体呈冶金结合的TiVC2增强铁基熔覆层。利用X射线衍射、电子探针、显微硬度计、电化学工作站研究了熔覆层的显微组织及性能。结果表明,熔覆层中碳化物为TiVC2,TiVC2大小约0.5~2.0 m,呈多角块状均匀分布,碳化物对应两种不同的形核机制:以氧化铝异质形核和碳化物自发形核。随着熔覆合金粉末中TiC-VC数量的增加,熔覆层硬度并不呈简单的线性增加,熔覆层的耐蚀性逐渐变差。     

Comparative examination of the microstructure and high temperature oxidation performance of NiCrBSi flame sprayed and pack cementation coatings

Coatings formed from NiCrBSi powder were deposited by thermal spray and pack cementation processes on low carbon steel. The microstructure and morphology of the coatings were studied by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD). Flame sprayed coatings exhibited high porosity and were mechanically bonded to the substrate while pack cementation coatings were more compact and chemically bonded to the substrate. The microhardness and the high temperature oxidation resistance of the coated samples were evaluated by a Vickers microhardness tester and by thermogravimetric measurements (TG), respectively. Pack cementation coatings showed higher hardness and were more protective to high temperature environments than the flame sprayed coatings.     

Microstructure and corrosion properties of thick WC composite coating formed by plasma cladding

The thick Ni-coated WC coatings, in a matrix of Nickel-based alloys, were prepared on AISI 1045 steel using plasma cladding equipment. A pre-placed layer of uniform mixture, with different weight fractions of Ni-coated WC powder and Nickel-based alloy powder, on the steel substrate was melted at the high temperature of the plasma jet. The coating composition, microstructure and microhardness were analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive spectrometer (EDS) and microhardness testing. The experimental results show that the metallurgical bond was formed between the coating and substrate. The XRD results show that the coatings contain γ-Ni, carbides (such as M₂₃C₆ and M₇C₃) and boride (such as Fe₂B, Fe₃B phases). SEM shows that all the coatings are crack-free with lower porosity (<1%). It is found that the microhardness and the electrochemical behavior of the coatings are depended on the content of Ni-coated WC powder. The corrosion mechanism for the coatings may be due to the microgalvance corrosion between the phases in the cladding coatings.     

Laser/sol–gel synthesis: a novel method for depositing nanostructured TiN coatings in non-vacuum conditions

In this work results of experiments on the in situ production of titanium nitride by the reaction of titania sol–gel with a nitrogenous admixture under laser irradiation are reported. A diode laser beam at different powers and traverse speeds was applied to the mixture placed on EN43 mild steel and 316L stainless steel substrates. Composite coatings of titanium nitride and titanium oxide with a hardness of 17–21 GPa have been achieved by this new method. Surface morphology and microstructure of the deposited coatings and substrate surface layers were examined using optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and field-emission gun scanning electron microscopy. Chemical composition was determined by energy-dispersive X-ray analysis. The phases were identified by X-ray diffraction. Results of microhardness and nanohardness at the top surface were evaluated. PACS 81.15.Fg; 81.20.Fw; 81.05.-t     

Development and characterization of laser surface cladding (Ti,W)C reinforced Ni–30Cu alloy composite coating on copper

To improve the wear resistance of copper components, laser surface cladding (LSC) was applied to deposit (Ti,W)C reinforced Ni–30Cu alloy composite coating on copper using a cladding interlayer of Ni–30Cu alloy by Nd:YAG laser. The microstructure and phases of the composite coating were investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray energy dispersive microanalysis (EDX). Microhardness tester and pin-on-disc wear tester were employed to evaluate the hardness and dry-sliding wear resistance. The results show that crack-free composite coating with metallurgical bonding to the copper substrate is obtained. Phases identified in the (Ti,W)C-reinforced Ni–30Cu alloy composite layer are composed of TiWC₂ reinforcements and (Ni,Cu) solid solution. TiWC₂ reinforcements are distributed uniformly in the (Ni,Cu) solid solution matrix with dendritic morphology in the upper region and with particles in the mid-lower region. The microhardness and wear properties of the composite coating are improved significantly in comparison to the as-received copper substrate due to the addition of 50 wt% (Ti,W)C multicarbides.     

Cr对TiC-VC增强铁基熔覆层耐蚀性及耐磨性的影响

通过X射线衍射、扫描电子显微镜、能谱仪、极化曲线和磨粒磨损实验分析,研究了不同Cr加入量对TiC-VC增强铁基激光熔覆层耐蚀性和耐磨性能的影响。结果表明:熔覆层中物相主要为α-Fe,TiC,VC和TiVC2。随着Cr加入量的增加,伴随有残余奥氏体及Cr3C2的出现,且Cr3C2呈长条状部分聚集、部分单独分布。熔覆层的耐蚀性与耐磨性随Cr加入量的增加呈现先增加后降低的趋势。熔覆粉末中加入适量的Cr元素能显著提高熔覆层的硬度与耐蚀性。当添加质量分数为3.0%的Cr时,熔覆层硬度高达1090HV0.2,且相同磨损条件下熔覆层磨损失重仅约为Q235钢的1/26;当添加质量分数为9.0%的Cr时,所得熔覆层的耐蚀性最好,约为不添加Cr时的3.26倍。     

Characteristics of cobalt-based alloy coating on tool steel prepared by powder feeding laser cladding

Co-based alloy coating was deposited on tool steel by powder feeding laser cladding. Sections of such coatings were examined to reveal their microstructures and phases using scanning electron microscope (SEM) and X-ray diffractometer (XRD). The results showed that the prime phase (γ-Co dendrite) and other phases, including Cr₂₃C₆, Co₇W₆, and CrNi existed in the coatings. Some different solidification morphologies, such as planar (at the interface), cellular and dendrite formed, varying from the interface to the surface. Fine microstructures of γ-Co dendrite and lamellar eutectic in dendritical regions strengthened the coatings. Besides, the effects of aged treatment on the microstructure and microhardness of the surface coating were studied. Aged treatment led to the precipitations of some carbide particles (Cr₇C₃ and Co₃C) and boride particles (Co₄B) from the cladded coating, causing an increase in microhardness in the laser-cladded coating.     

Solidification and microstructural aspects of laser-deposited Ni-Mo-Cr-Si alloy on stainless steel

Laser cladding of stainless steel substrate was carried out using Ni-32Mo-15Cr-3Si (wt%) alloy powder. Laser cladding parameters were optimized to obtain defectfree and metallurgically bonded clad. Variation in solidification rate, cooling rate and compositional variation resulted in heterogeneous microstructure. Microstructure was found to be distinctly different in regions of clad cross-section. Majority of the region was found to consist of eutectic of Mo-rich hcp intermetallic Laves phase and NiFe fcc gamma solid solution phases. Extensive microstructural examinations of different clad regions have been carried out using microscopy and microanalysis techniques.     

Ion-beam formation of electrocatalysts for fuel cells with polymer membrane electrolyte

Active layers of electrocatalysts are prepared by the ion-beam assisted deposition (IBAD) of platinum onto carbon-based AVCarb® Carbon Fiber Paper P50 and Toray Carbon Fiber Paper TGP-H-060 T supports and Nafion® N 115 polymer membrane electrolyte in the mode where the deposited metal ions are used as ions assisting the deposition process. Metal deposition and mixing of the deposited layer with the substrate under an accelerating voltage of 10 kV by the same metal ions are carried out from a neutral fraction of metal vapor and the ionized plasma of a pulsed vacuum-arc discharge, respectively. The composition and microstructure of the surface layers obtained are studied by Rutherford backscattering spectrometry (RBS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), electron-probe microanalysis (EPMA), and X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis. The platinum concentration in the layers is (0.5–1.5) × 10¹⁶ at/cm². The prepared electrocatalysts exhibit activity in the process of the electrochemical oxidation of methanol and ethanol, which form the basis for the principle of operation of low temperature fuel cells (direct methanol fuel cells (DMFC) and direct ethanol fuel cells (DEFC)).     

立方氮化硼薄膜的生长特性与粘附性研究

用X射线衍射技术、红外吸收光谱、扫描电子显微镜、X射线光电子能谱对热丝辅助射频等离子体化学汽相沉积法制备的立方氮化硼(c-BN)薄膜的生长特性和粘附性进行了研究.改变生长条件，在Si、不锈钢和Ni衬底上沉积c-BN薄膜，进而研究了c-BN薄膜的质量和生长条件与衬底之间的关系.实验发现，Ni衬底上生长的薄膜c-BN含量较高，且粘附性好.当Si衬底上溅射一层Ni过渡层，再生长c-BN薄膜，薄膜中c-BN含量提高，与Si衬底的粘附性也显著增强. 关键词：     

激光熔覆NiCrBSi涂层组织及摩擦磨损性能

采用激光熔覆技术在H13钢表面制备了NiCrBSi合金涂层,利用OM,SEM,EDX和XRD等对熔覆层的微观组织进行了分析,测试了熔覆层的显微硬度和摩擦磨损性能。结果表明,激光熔覆层与基体形成了良好的冶金结合,熔覆层的组织主要由γ-Ni,Cr7C3和CrB等相组成。熔覆层显微硬度在650~850HV之间,明显高于H13钢基体的硬度。摩擦磨损实验表明,在相同的条件下,熔覆层的耐磨性比基体有了明显的提高,磨损体积减少了92.4%。通过对磨损后的试样进行粗糙度测试后表明,涂层具有更平滑的表面。     

Influence of Cobalt on the Adhesion Strength of Polycrystalline Diamond Coatings on WC–Co Hard Alloys

The influence of cobalt on the phase composition and adhesion strength of polycrystalline diamond coatings has been studied using scanning electron microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and X-ray microanalysis. The coatings have been deposited on WC–Co hard alloy substrates in glow discharge plasma. It has been found that the catalytic amorphization of carbon only takes place during the direct synthesis of the diamond coating, when the cobalt vapor pressure over the substrate is high and the cobalt-related degradation of the synthesized diamond is absent.     

Investigation of the composition and properties of catalytic layers prepared by the ion beam-assisted deposition of tin and platinum on carbon supports

Catalytic layers are prepared by the vacuum ion-beam-assisted deposition of tin and platinum onto carbon-based AVCarb® Carbon Fiber Paper P50 and Toray Carbon Fiber Paper TGP-H-060 T supports to produce electrocatalysts for direct methanol and ethanol fuel cells with a polymer-membrane electrolyte. The layers are formed in the mode of ion-assisted deposition, wherein ions of the deposited metal are used as ions assisting deposition. Metal deposition is performed from a neutral vapor fraction, while mixing of the deposited layer with the substrate by accelerated ions of the same metal is carried out from the vacuum arc discharge plasma of a pulsed electric arc ion source. The morphology and composition of the layers is studied using scanning electron microscopy, electron probe microanalysis, X-ray fluorescence analysis, and Rutherford backscattering spectrometry. It is demonstrated by means of voltammetric measurements that the resulting electrocatalysts exhibit activity in the oxidation of methanol and ethanol.     

Surface analysis of biocompatible coatings on titanium

The coatings of hydroxyapatite, which is widely used for orthopaedic and dental prothesis, were deposited by using the dip-coating method. The layers of hydroxyapatite were grown on commercial Ti substrates. In order to improve the adhesion of hydroxyapatite, the substrate was a priori covered with titania or calcium titanate by using the sol-gel technique. For comparison, commercial samples of hydroxyapatite coating (manufactured by means of plasma-spray apparatus) were analysed. The chemical composition and the structure of the coatings (TiO₂, CaTiO₃ and hydroxyapatite) were studied by using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), scanning Auger microscopy (SAM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and secondary electron microscopy (SEM) techniques. The data of quantitative XPS analysis and the surface images (SAM and SEM) displayed the superior quality (cleanness, homogeneity, etc.) of hydroxyapatite deposited by sol-gel in comparison with commercial samples investigated.     

Electron beam-physical vapor deposition of SiC/SiO2 high emissivity thin film

When heated by high-energy electron beam (EB), SiC can decompose into C and Si vapor. Subsequently, Si vapor reacts with metal oxide thin film on substrate surface and formats dense SiO₂ thin film at high substrate temperature. By means of the two reactions, SiC/SiO₂ composite thin film was prepared on the pre-oxidized 316 stainless steel (SS) substrate by electron beam-physical vapor deposition (EB-PVD) only using β-SiC target at 1000 °C. The thin film was examined by energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), grazing incidence X-ray asymmetry diffraction (GIAXD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), backscattered electron image (BSE), electron probe microanalysis (EPMA), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and Fourier transformed infra-red (FT-IR) spectroscopy. The analysis results show that the thin film is mainly composed of imperfect nano-crystalline phases of 3C-SiC and SiO₂, especially, SiO₂ phase is nearly amorphous. Moreover, the smooth and dense thin film surface consists of nano-sized particles, and the interface between SiC/SiO₂ composite thin film and SS substrate is perfect. At last, the emissivity of SS substrate is improved by the SiC/SiO₂ composite thin film.     

LiFePO4 thin films grown by pulsed laser deposition: Effect of the substrate on the film structure and morphology

Well crystallized and homogeneous LiFePO₄/C (LFPO) thin films have been grown by pulsed laser deposition (PLD). The targets were prepared by the sol-gel process at 600 °C. The structure of the polycrystalline powders was analyzed with X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) data. The XRD patterns were indexed having a single phase olivine structure (Pnma). LFPO thin films have been deposited on three different substrates: aluminum (Al), stainless steel (SS) and silicon (Si) by pulsed laser deposition (PLD). The structure of the films was analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). It is found that the crystallinity of the thin films depends on the substrate temperature which was set at 500 °C. When annealed treatments were used, secondary phases were found, so, one step depositions at 500 °C were made.Stainless steel is demonstrated to be the best choice to act as substrate for phosphate deposition. LiFePO₄ thin films grown on stainless steel plates exhibited the presence of carbon, inducing a slight conductivity enhancement that makes these films promising candidates as one step produced cathodes in Li-ion microbatteries.     

Nitriding molybdenum: Effects of duration and fill gas pressure when using 100-Hz pulse DC discharge technique

Molybdenum is nitrided by a 100-Hz pulsed DC glow discharge technique for various time durations and fill gas pressures to study the effects on the surface properties of molybdenum. X-ray diffractometry(XRD), scanning electron microscopy(SEM), and atomic force microscopy(AFM) are used for the structural and morphological analysis of the nitrided layers. Vickers’ microhardness tester is utilized to investigate surface microhardness. Phase analysis shows the formation of more molybdenum nitride molecules for longer nitriding durations at fill gas pressures of 2 mbar and 3 mbar(1 bar = 105Pa). A considerable increase in surface microhardness(approximately by a factor of 2) is observed for longer duration(10 h) and 2-mbar pressure. Longer duration(10 h) and 2-mbar fill gas pressure favors the formation of homogeneous, smooth, hard layers by the incorporation of more nitrogen.     

直流磁控溅射法在管道内壁镀TiZrV薄膜

用氩气作为放电气体,采用直流磁控溅射法,成功地在不锈钢管道内壁获得了TiZrV薄膜。分别利用能量弥散X射线谱和X射线光电子能谱测量薄膜的成分组成,应用扫描电子显微镜和X射线衍射仪对薄膜进行了测试,并对TiZrV的二次电子产额进行了测量。测试结果表明:TiZrV的成分基本保持在Ti原子分数为30%,Zr原子分数为30%,V原子分数为40%左右,位于"低激活温度区"内;薄膜具有无定形的结构,由微小的纳米晶粒组成;加热激活后TiZrV的二次电子产额有所下降,其峰值由2.03降到1.55,低于不锈钢和无氧铜。     

Study of the composition and properties of protective layers formed by the ion-beam-assisted deposition of cadmium,zinc, and aluminum onto steel surfaces

Layers formed by the ion-beam-assisted deposition of cadmium, zinc, and aluminum onto the surface of carbon and stainless steels to protect aluminum and its alloys from corrosion in the case of their contact with steel parts are investigated. The protective layers are created via ion-beam-assisted deposition, in which metal deposition and mixing of the deposited layer with the substrate surface (this process is implemented by accelerated (U = 5 kV) ions of the same metal) occurs, respectively, from a neutral vapor fraction and the vacuum arc plasma of a pulsed electric-arc ion source. The morphology and composition of the generated surface layers are studied by means of scanning electron microscopy, electron-probe microanalysis, and Rutherford backscattering spectrometry. The layer composition is revealed to include atoms of the deposited metal, the substrate material, oxygen, and carbon. The layer thickness varies from ~50 to 80 nm, and the deposited metal content of the layers is ~(1.0–3.5) × 10¹⁷ atom/cm². Corrosion tests of the aluminum and its alloy in contact with the materials under study confirm the efficiency of the ion-beam modification of steel surfaces.