Microstructure evolution of Ti3SiC2 compound cathodes during reactive cathodic arc evaporation

Microstructure evolution of Ti3SiC2 compound cathodes during reactive cathodic arc evaporation

The microstructure evolution and compositional variation of Ti3SiC2 cathode surfaces during reactive cathodic arc evaporation are presented for different process conditions. The results show that phase decomposition takes place in the near-surface region, resulting in a 5–50 m thick converted layer that is affected by the presence of nitrogen in the deposition chamber. This layer consists of tw...

Microstructure evolution of Ti-based and Cr cathodes during arc discharging and its impact on coating growth

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COMPARISON OF THE CrN , TiN AND (Ti, Cr)N PVD COATINGS DEPOSITED BY CATHODIC ARC EVAPORATION

In the present study, CrN, TiN and (Ti, Cr)N coatings were deposited on D6 tool steel substrates. Physical and mechanical properties of coatings such as microstructure, thickness, phase composition, and hardness were evaluated. Phase compositions were studies by X-ray diffraction method. Mechanical properties were determined by nano-indentation technique. The friction and wear behaviour of the ...

Characterization of TiN, CrN and (Ti, Cr) N Coatings Deposited by Cathodic ARC Evaporation

In this investigation PVD Ti-Cr)N coatings were deposited on hardened and tempered tool steel substrates using reactive arc evaporation. Physical and mechanical properties of coatings such as roughness, thickness, phase composition, hardness and modulus young and coefficient friction were evaluated. Phase compositions were studies by X-ray diffraction method. The surface microstructure and morp...

Cathodic Arc Synthesis of Ti-Si-C-N Thin Films from Ternary Cathodes