Morphology, mechanical and tribological properties of hybrid carbon layer fabricated by Radio Frequency Plasma Assisted Chemical Vapor Deposition

The authors of publication present results of researches on an innovative solution - hybrid carbon layer created in a single stage process carried out inside a RFPACVD (Radio Frequency Plasma Assisted Chemical Vapour Deposition) reactor. The developed hybrid process allows to create simultaneously a diffusive carbon layer and adhesive carbon coating. Mechanical and tribological tests proved that modified austenitic steels are characterised by increased hardness and wear resistance in comparison to currently applied carbon coatings.