| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5438309 | Ceramics International | 2017 | 27 Pages |
Abstract
Adhesion strength and thermal insulation of nanostructured Yttria Stabilized Zirconia (YSZ) thermal barrier coatings (TBC) were investigated and compared with those of conventional YSZ TBCs. A Nickel based superalloy (IN-738LC) was used as the substrate with NiCrAlY bond coat, and nanostructured and conventional YSZ top coats were applied by using air plasma spray (APS). The adhesion strength of coatings was evaluated according to ASTM C633-01, and their thermal insulation capability was evaluated using a specially designed test setup at an electrical furnace. The results revealed the nanostructured YSZ coating to have a bimodal microstructure consisting of nanosized particles and microcolumnar grains. The bimodal microstructure of nanostructured coatings prevented crack propagation by splat boundaries and unmelted particles, thereby improving the bonding strength. Also, due to the presence of nano-zones in the microstructure of nano TBCs, coatings exhibited superior thermal insulation capability.
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Authors
Reza Ghasemi, Hamideh Vakilifard,