Cr2C3-NiCr VPS thermal spray coatings as candidate for chromium replacement

► We have investigated the sliding wear behavior of a Cr2C3-25%NiCr VPS thermal spray coating. ► Heat treatments for 2 hours have not an important consequence on the coating sliding wear resistance. ► The as-deposited coating exhibited a good sliding wear performance. ► This coating could compete with a Cr2C3-25%NiCr coating deposited by HVOF.