Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10668122 Surface and Coatings Technology 2011 9 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Thermal barrier coatings protect turbine blades from high temperatures. ► Oxidized coatings failed by application of water drops at room temperature. ► Water-induced failure is nearly instantaneous (videos). ► Failure is always at the scale-metal interface. ► Humidity is identified as new factor in TBC life studies.
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