Structural and Surface Analysis of Plasma Processed Zirconia Coatings

Authors

  • Kristina BRINKIENĖ∗, Jūratė ČĖSNIENĖ, Romualdas KĖŽELIS, Vladas MĖČIUS, Arūnas BALTUŠNIKAS, Audrius ŽUNDA Lithuanian Energy Institute

Keywords:

coating, plasma spraying, microstructure, YSZ.

Abstract

This paper reviews plasma deposition method of zirconia based ceramic coatings with regard to tribological applications.
Subjects discussed include wear-resistant coatings from yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) processed by plasma-spray
technique on the stainless steel substrates employing non-equilibrium plasma spray technology at atmospheric pressure.
The relation between the microstructure, surface texture and microhardness of the as-sprayed coatings was investigated.

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Published

2006-12-08

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METALS, ALLOYS, COATINGS