Composite ZrO₂-Based Cermet Material Modified with Mo

Abstract

The work presents studies of a new ceramic-metallic material. The base is a ZrO2-Mo cermet which is modified with metallic Mo or Mo85Re15 alloy coating. The structure and microstructure of Mo85Re15 alloy powders and the composite were characterized. The annealing procedure was found to influence phase composition of powder composites but not their morphology. The plasma sprayed powders, both metallic and alloyed, form coatings that adhere well to the cermet substrate. The coatings show a better homogeneity in comparison to powders and more favourable phase composition.Keywords: cermets, plasma spraying, corrosion resistance