The Influence of Process Parameters on Structure of YSZ Coating Deposited by Plasma Spraying on AISI 316L Stainless Steel Surface by APS Method and on Ti6Al4V Titanium Alloy Surface by PS-PVD Method

The plasma spraying is commonly used in medical application. The Atmospheric Plasma Spray (APS) method was applied for production of yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) on AISI 316L stainless steel surface and also on Ti6Al4V titanium alloy surface. In present article two examples of coatings production were presented. In first experimental the YSZ was plasma sprayed (APS) on 316L stainless steel surface. The coating was deposited using A60 (Thermico) plasma torch. The initial parameters were selected and it was concluded that minimal power current was 500A. The thickness of obtained coating was in range 100-150 micrometers. The X-ray phase analysis showed the presence of tetragonal t-phase of ZrO2. The lamellar structure of coatings with large porosity was observed. In second experimental the newly developed Plasma Spray Physical Vapor Deposition method (PS-PVD) was used. The YSZ coating was deposited on titanium Grade 5 surface. The conducted research showed the formation of two types of coatings structure. When the power current was lower (2000 A) the dense lamellar-like coatings was obtained. If the power current was increased (up to 2200A) the columnar ceramic coating was observed.