Development of multilayer oxidation resistant coatings on Cr-50Nb alloy

To protect Cr-50Nb alloys from high-temperature oxidation, the Al2O3/Si-Al multilayer coatings were produced by pack cementation process, followed by sol-gel process and hot pressing. The results indicate that the multilayer coating is dense and exhibits good adherence to the substrate, which consists of a compact Al2O3 outer layer and an inner layer composed of Si, Al, Cr, Nb. Uncoated Cr-50Nb alloy occurs catastrophic oxidation at the initial oxidation stage at 1200 °C. However, the scale spalling resistance of the multilayer coating is improved significantly, and the multilayer coating exhibits good resistance to oxidation. During cyclic oxidation in air at 1200 °C for 100 h, the weight loss is 0.13 mg/cm2 and the mass gain is 3.38 mg/cm2.