The effect of TBC morphology on the erosion rate of EB PVD TBCs

It was found that, all else being equal, erosion rate decreases with a decrease in the column diameter, while aging results in an increase in the erosion rate, dependent on the aging temperature and time. A decrease in the inclination angle of the columns with respect to the substrate increases the erosion rate, when the inclination angle is less than 60° the erosion rate increases catastrophically. These effects are all discussed and explained in terms of erosion mechanisms and mechanical properties in the paper.