Characterization and Performance Evaluation of Pack Cementation and Chemical Vapor Deposition Platinum Aluminide Coatings

Author(s):  
Zaher Mutasim ◽  
William Brentnall

Metallurgical evaluation of platinum aluminide coatings applied to industrial gas turbine components, for oxidation and high temperature hot corrosion protection, were conducted. Coatings were processed by electroplating a thin layer of platinum followed by aluminizing using either the pack cementation or the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes. Laboratory and field data on the performance of these coatings are presented. Results from these tests showed that both aluminizing processes produced coatings that provided adequate environmental protection. However, the CVD coating experienced less coating growth during engine service and was therefore determined to be thermally more stable than the pack cementation coating in this application.

1996 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 1765-1775 ◽  
Author(s):  
James M. Olson ◽  
Michael J. Dawes

Thin diamond film coated WC-Co cutting tool inserts were produced using arc-jet and hot-filament chemical vapor deposition. The diamond films were characterized using SEM, XRD, and Raman spectroscopy to examine crystal structure, fracture mode, thickness, crystalline orientation, diamond quality, and residual stress. The performance of the tools was evaluated by comparing the wear resistance of the materials to brazed polycrystalline diamond-tipped cutting tool inserts (PCD) while machining A390 aluminum (18% silicon). Results from the experiments carried out in this study suggest that the wear resistance of the thin diamond films is primarily related to the grain boundary strength, crystal orientation, and the density of microdefects in the diamond film.


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