Detonation-Gun Spraying Technology for Multilayer Coatings

Abstract

This study investigated the structural-phase, morphology, elemental composition, and tribological properties of coatings systems based on Al2O3, NiCr, and NiCr-Al2O3 fabricated by detonation-gas spraying method in a nitrogen/propane atmosphere. The coatings were characterised using SEM-EDX, XRD, Raman spectroscopy, and hardness measurements, and results analysed are presented. According to the experimental data, an optimal mode was selected that provides an increase in mechanical and tribological characteristics, and a method for detonation spraying surface hardening was also developed. Tribology tests have shown that the wear rates and friction coefficients of the coatings are highly dependent on the degree of filling of the gun.