Analysis of adhesion test methods and the evaluation of their use for ion-beam-mixed metal/ceramic systems

Abstract

The author would also like to acknowledge Mr. Blalock's contributions to equipment design and experimental procedure. Special thanks go to Mr. J. J. Campbell and Mr. D. S. Easton for their help with laboratory equipment and procedures. The reliable and patient efforts of the departmental secretaries,

NIST-Industry Workshop on thermal spray coatings research - Gaithersburg, Md - July 20, 1992

“…This test, which consists of pulling the coating from the substrate by means of a tab epoxied to the coating, is limited to the strength of the epoxy. It is not conducted above 200 °C and provides only rough quality control guidance in contrast to more elegant techniques applied to homogeneous thin films [ 14 ]. A test methodology which can be readily conducted by applicators and provides an understanding of mode of failure, failure initiation site, strain to failure, and other pertinent data for the coating-substrate system is desired.…”