Structural and Mechanical Properties of Multilayer TiN/CrN Coatings

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manohar S. Konchady ◽  
Sergey Yarmolenko ◽  
Devdas M. Pai ◽  
Jag Sankar
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Layer Thickness ◽  
Single Layer ◽  
Preferred Orientation ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Unbalanced Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Deposition Parameters ◽  
Unbalanced Magnetron ◽  
Crn Coatings ◽  
Modulation Wavelength

Multilayer and superlattice coatings of TiN/CrN coating are deposited on Si(100) substrate at different modulation wavelength by reactive unbalanced magnetron sputtering and characterized using X-ray diffraction, nanoindentation, AFM. Nano-roughness of films is in good correlation with hardness and modulus and this effect has been used for optimization of deposition parameters. Preliminary results have shown slightly better mechanical properties for multilayered TiN/CrN coatings compared to single layer TiN and CrN coatings. The XRD results have shown a preferred orientation in <100> direction for TiN/CrN multilayer coatings at modulation wavelengths below 80 nm. At 100 nm layer thickness, TiN revealed small amount of crystals with <111> orientation and their content significantly increases with increase in layer thickness while CrN layers only show preferred orientation of <100>. Multilayered coatings exhibit better mechanical properties due to presence of large number of interfaces which act as barrier to dislocations. Fracture toughness and tribological properties of these coatings are also expected to show significant improvement and the investigation in this area is under progress.

Mechanical and Tribological Properties of W(100-x)%Cx% Coatings Deposited by DC Magnetron Sputtering

2015 ◽  
Vol 642 ◽  
pp. 184-189
Author(s):  
Yan Liang Su ◽  
Yueh Feng Lin
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Mechanical And Tribological Properties ◽  
Unbalanced Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Unbalanced Magnetron ◽  
Pin On Disc ◽  
Dry Conditions ◽  
Coating Microstructure

W(100-x)%Cx% coatings with different tungsten and carbon contents were deposited by unbalanced magnetron sputtering. The microstructures and mechanical properties of the W(100-x)%C x% coatings was characterized by scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), nanoindentation and adhesion testing techniques. The tribological performance of the coatings was investigated using a pin-on-disc trobometer under dry conditions. Experimental results indicated that coating microstructure, mechanical properties and wear resistance varied according to the tungsten and carbon contents of the coatings. The W72%C28% coating had the highest hardness/elastic modulus (H/E) ratio. In the ball-on-disc wear tests, it was found that the W72%C28% coating exhibited the best wear resistance.

Effect of Temperature on Structure and Mechanical Properties of CrN Coatings Deposited by Closed Field Unbalanced Magnetron Sputtering

2013 ◽  
Vol 591 ◽  
pp. 190-193
Author(s):  
Hao Zhang ◽  
Shu Wang Duo ◽  
Xiang Min Xu ◽  
Ting Zhi Liu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Grain Shape ◽  
Effect Of Temperature ◽  
Closed Field ◽  
Columnar Crystal ◽  
Crn Coating ◽  
Unbalanced Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Unbalanced Magnetron ◽  
Crn Coatings

CrN coatings were fabricated by Closed Filed Unbalanced Magnetron Sputtering (CFUMS). The effect of substrate temperature (TS) on phase components, morphologies and mechanical properties of CrN coatings were studied. The results show that the phase in coatings, which has little to do with TS, was the coexistence of Cr, Cr2N and CrN. The grain shape of the columnar crystal CrN coating was the coexistence of pyramidal and plane topography. The hardness and adhension of CrN coating first increased with the rise of temperature, then decreased when the values of both them were constant ones. It has the highest hardness and bonding strength simultaneously at 300°C.

Nano-Structured CrN/CNx Multilayer Films

2007 ◽  
Vol 334-335 ◽  
pp. 893-896 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Vyas ◽  
Yao Gen Shen ◽  
Zhi Feng Zhou ◽  
K.Y. Li
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Multilayer Films ◽  
Closed Field ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Substrate Bias Voltage ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Unbalanced Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Atomic Force ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Unbalanced Magnetron

CrN/CNx nano-scale multilayered films were deposited on Si (100) substrate by closed-field unbalanced magnetron sputtering. Designed experimental parameters enabled an evaluation of the effects of negative substrate bias voltage (Vb), and bi-layer thickness λ (by changing substrate rotation rate) during deposition on the structural and mechanical properties of multilayer films. These multilayers were characterized and analyzed by transmission electron microscope (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and nanoindentation measurements. In all cases, the CNx layers were amorphous and independent of Vb, while the microstructures of the CrN layers were dependent primarily on Vb. The CrN layers showed a mixed structure phase consisting of CrN, Cr2N, and Cr at Vb = -(40-120) V. At higher Vb values (-140 V or above), the Cr2N phase was dominant along with low CrN phase content. AFM measurements revealed that the root-mean-square (rms) surface roughness of the CrN/CNx film was 2 nm at Vb= -200 V whereas the rms values were about 9.5-3.3 nm for lower Vb values of -(40-180 V). By nanoindentation measurements, a maximum hardness of about 36 GPa was observed at Vb= -140 V. The improved mechanical properties of the films are correlated to the phase formation during deposition.

The Influences of Process Parameters on Properties of CrNx Coatings Deposited by Closed Field Unbalanced Magnetron Sputtering

2014 ◽  
Vol 908 ◽  
pp. 38-41
Author(s):  
Xiang Min Xu ◽  
Hao Zhang ◽  
Yi Bin Jin ◽  
Hao Chen Zhang ◽  
Shu Wang Duo
Keyword(s):  
Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Bias Voltage ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Flux Ratio ◽  
Preferred Orientation ◽  
Closed Field ◽  
Unbalanced Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Unbalanced Magnetron ◽  
Surface Morphologies ◽  
Crn Coatings

CrNx coatings were prepared by closed filed unbalanced magnetron sputtering (CFUMS), and the effects of N2 flux ratio and bias voltage on CrN coatings were investigated. Results showed that the phase in coatings was the coexistence of CrN, Cr2N and Cr, and CrN(111) always showed an intensive preferred orientation in both cases, but CrN(200) enhanced with the rise of bias voltage. The hardness of coatings decreased with an increasing N2 flux ratio, while improved with an increasing bias voltage. The grain edges were polished off and the boundaries became blurred when higher bias voltage was applied. All in all, the surface morphologies of CrN coatings became flatter and denser with both increasing N2 content and bias voltage, respectively.

Effect of N2 Flow Rate on Structure and Mechanical Properties of CrN Coatings Prepared by Closed Field Unbalanced Magnetron Sputtering

2013 ◽  
Vol 591 ◽  
pp. 95-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hao Zhang ◽  
Shu Wang Duo ◽  
Xiang Min Xu ◽  
Ting Zhi Liu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Closed Field ◽  
Nitrogen Flow ◽  
Columnar Crystal ◽  
Unbalanced Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Unbalanced Magnetron ◽  
Crystal Preferred Orientation ◽  
Crn Coatings

CrN coatings were deposited by Closed Filed Unbalanced Magnetron Sputtering (CFUMS). The effect of N2 flow rate on composition, phase components, morphologies and mechanical properties of CrN coatings were studied. The results show that the deposition rate of CrN coatings declined with the increase of nitrogen flow percentage in a Ar/N2 mixture atmosphere. When the nitrogen flow percentage reached 50% or more, the Cr and N atomic ratio of CrN coatings is close to 1:1. The phase in coatings was the coexistence of Cr, Cr2N and CrN, but the crystal preferred orientation changed significantly with the different N2 flow rates. The columnar crystal CrN coating with low N2 flow rate was denser. The hardness and adhension of CrN coatings have no direct relationship with N2 flow rate.

Electrodeposition of Nickel-Molybdenum (Ni-Mo) Alloys for Corrosion Protection in Harsh Environments

2016 ◽  
pp. 369-395 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teresa D. Golden ◽  
Jeerapan Tientong ◽  
Adel M.A. Mohamed
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Corrosion Protection ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Molybdenum Alloys ◽  
Deposition Parameters ◽  
Iron Based ◽  
Electrodeposition Of Nickel ◽  
Scanning Electron

Electrodeposition of only molybdenum onto substrates is difficult, therefore molybdenum is typically deposited with iron-based alloys such as nickel. The deposition of such alloys is known as an induced codeposition mechanism. The electrodeposition of nickel-molybdenum alloys using alkaline plating solutions is covered in this chapter. The mechanism for deposition of nickel-molybdenum is reviewed, as well as the influence of the plating parameters on the coatings. Characterization of the coatings by scanning electron microscopy and x-ray diffraction is discussed and how deposition parameters affect morphology, composition, and crystallite size. Nickel-molybdenum alloys offer enhanced corrosion protection and mechanical properties as coatings onto various substrates. A survey of the resulting hardness and Young's modulus is presented for several research studies. Corrosion parameters for several studies are also compared and show the percentage of molybdenum in the coatings affects these values.

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