Aufbau und Eigenschaften thermisch gespritzter Auskleidungen aus Sondermetallen

Structure and properties of special metal coatings applied by thermal spraying Thermal spraying of metals of groups IVa, Va and VI a is difficult because of the fast oxidation of these metals (Ti, Zr, Ta, Nb, W, Mo). It is consequently of vital importance that the atmosphere be oxygen-free, it is that the spray process is carried in an inert atmosphere. In view of the high cost involved in such a system it is necessary to provide for recirculation of an inert gas. The coatings obtained in pure argon are characterized by very high adhesion strength which is due to diffusion phenomena at the base metal/coating interphase. This diffusion takes place at high velocities and the thickness of the diffusion layer depends from the state of perturbation of the superficial zone of the base metal (e. g. perturbation due to sand blasting) and of the perturbation of the atomic structure of the liquid particles at the high temperature. Titanium coatings thus obtained are completely free from inclusions when obrained in argon, while they are severly embrittled when applied under nitrogen. The properties of coatings from all the metals considered (Ti, Zr, Mo, Nb, Ti6A14V) are perfectly comparable to those of the solid metals.