Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

Comparison of ZrB2-MoSi2 Composite Coatings Fabricated by Atmospheric and Vacuum Plasma Spray Processes

  • Peer Reviewed
  • Published:
Journal of Thermal Spray Technology Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Abstract

In this work, ZrB2-20 vol.% MoSi2 (denoted as ZM) composite coatings were fabricated by atmospheric plasma spray (APS) and vacuum plasma spray (VPS) techniques, respectively. Phase composition and microstructure of the composite coatings were characterized. Their oxidation behaviors and microstructure changes at 1500 °C were comparatively investigated. The results showed that VPS-ZM coating was composed of hexagonal ZrB2, tetragonal and hexagonal MoSi2, while certain amount of ZrO2 existed in APS-ZM coating. The oxide content, surface roughness and porosity of VPS-ZM coating were apparently lower than those of APS-ZM coating. The mass gain of APS-ZM coating was maximum at the beginning (1500 °C, 0 h) and then decreased with the oxidation time extending, while the mass of VPS-ZM coating gradually increased with increasing the oxidation time. The possible reasons for the different oxidation behaviors of the two kinds of coatings were analyzed.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Log in via an institution

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Institutional subscriptions

Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
Fig. 11

Similar content being viewed by others

References

  1. K. Upadhya, J.M. Yang, and W. Hoffman, Advanced Materials for Ultra-High-Temperature Structural Applications, Am. Ceram. Soc. Bull., 1997, 76, p 51-56

    Google Scholar 

  2. D.D. Jayaseelan, Y. Xin, L. Vandeperre, P. Brown, and W.E. Lee, Development of Multi-layered Thermal Protection System (TPS) for Aerospace Applications, Compos. Part B, 2015, 79, p 392-405

    Article  Google Scholar 

  3. S.Q. Guo, Densification of ZrB2-Based Composites and Their Mechanical and Physical Properties: A Review, J. Eur. Ceram. Soc., 2009, 29, p 995-1011

    Article  Google Scholar 

  4. M.M. Opeka, I.G. Talmy, E.J. Wuchina, J.A. Zaykoski, and S.J. Causey, Mechanical, Thermal and Oxidation Properties of Refractory Hafnium and Zirconium Compounds, J. Eur. Ceram. Soc., 1999, 19, p 2405-2414

    Article  Google Scholar 

  5. L. Silvestroni, G. Meriggi, and D. Sciti, Oxidation Behavior of ZrB2 Composites Doped with Various Transition Metal Silicides, Corros. Sci., 2014, 83, p 281-291

    Article  Google Scholar 

  6. M. Tului, F. Ruffini, F. Arezzo, S. Lasisz, Z. Znamirowski, and L. Pawlowski, Some Properties of Atmospheric Air and Inert Gas High-Pressure Plasma Sprayed ZrB2 Coatings, Surf. Coat. Technol., 2002, 151-152, p 483-489

    Article  Google Scholar 

  7. M. Tului, G. Marino, and T. Valente, Plasma Spray Deposition of Ultra High Temperature Ceramics, Surf. Coat. Technol., 2006, 201, p 2103-2108

    Article  Google Scholar 

  8. X. Yao, H. Li, Y. Zhang, K. Li, Q. Fu, and H. Peng, Ablation Behavior of ZrB2-Based Coating Prepared by Supersonic Plasma Spraying for SiC-Coated C/C Composites Under Oxyacetylene Torch, J. Therm. Spray Technol., 2013, 22, p 531-537

    Article  Google Scholar 

  9. Y. Zhang, Z. Hu, H. Li, and J. Ren, Ablation Resistance of ZrB2-SiC Coating Prepared by Supersonic Atmosphere Plasma Spraying for SiC-Coated Carbon/Carbon Composites, Ceram. Int., 2014, 40, p 14749-14755

    Article  Google Scholar 

  10. W. Tan, M. Adducci, and R. Trice, Evaluation of Rare-Earth Modified ZrB2-SiC Ablation Resistance Using an Oxyacetylene Torch, J. Am. Ceram. Soc., 2014, 97, p 2639-2645

    Article  Google Scholar 

  11. W. Tan, C.A. Petorak, and R.W. Trice, Rare-Earth Modified Zirconium Diboride High Emissivity Coatings for Hypersonic Applications, J. Eur. Ceram. Soc., 2014, 34, p 1-11

    Article  Google Scholar 

  12. Y. Niu, H. Wang, H. Li, X. Zheng, and C. Ding, Dense ZrB2-MoSi2 Composite Coating Fabricated by Low Pressure Plasma Spray (LPPS), Ceram. Int., 2013, 39, p 9773-9777

    Article  Google Scholar 

  13. Z. Wang, Y. Niu, C. Hu, H. Li, Y. Zeng, X. Zheng, M. Ren, and J. Sun, High Temperature Oxidation Resistance of Metal Silicide Incorporated ZrB2 Composite Coatings Prepared by Vacuum Plasma Spray, Ceram. Int., 2015, 41, p 14868-14875

    Article  Google Scholar 

  14. Y. Niu, X. Fei, H. Wang, X. Zheng, and C. Ding, Microstructure Characteristics and Oxidation Behavior of Molybdenum Disilicide Coatings Prepared by Low Pressure Plasma Spraying, J. Therm. Spray Technol., 2013, 22, p 96-103

    Article  Google Scholar 

  15. Y. Niu, L. Huang, C. Zhai, Y. Zeng, X. Zheng, and C. Ding, Microstructure and Thermal Stability of TaSi2 Coating Fabricated by Vacuum Plasma Spray, Surf. Coat. Technol., 2015, 279, p 1-8

    Article  Google Scholar 

  16. Y. Niu, H. Wang, Z. Liu, C. Hu, X. Wang, X. Zheng, and C. Ding, Microstructure Evolution of ZrB2-MoSi2 Composite Coatings at Middle and High Temperatures, Surf. Coat. Technol., 2015, 273, p 30-38

    Article  Google Scholar 

  17. C. Hu, X. Ge, Y. Niu, H. Li, L. Huang, X. Zheng, and J. Sun, Influence of Oxidation Behavior of Feedstock on Microstructure and Ablation Resistance of Plasma-Sprayed Zirconium Carbide Coating, J. Therm. Spray Technol., 2015, 24, p 1302-1311

    Article  Google Scholar 

  18. S. Knittel, S. Mathieu, and M. Vilasi, The Oxidation Behaviors of Uniaxial Hot Pressed MoSi2 in Air from 400-1400 °C, Intermetallics, 2011, 19, p 1207-1215

    Article  Google Scholar 

  19. G. Vavra, On the Kinematics of Zircon Growth and its Petrogenetic Significance: A Cathodoluminescence Study, Contrib. Mineral. Petrol., 1990, 106, p 90-99

    Article  Google Scholar 

  20. X. Fei, Y. Niu, H. Ji, L. Huang, and X. Zheng, A Comparative Study of MoSi2 Coatings Manufactured by Atmospheric and Vacuum Plasma Spray Processes, Ceram. Int., 2011, 37, p 813-817

    Article  Google Scholar 

  21. R.W. Bartlett, J.W. Mccamont, and P.R. Gage, Structure and Chemistry of Oxide Films Thermally Grown on Molybdenum Silicides, J. Am. Ceram. Soc., 1965, 48, p 551-557

    Article  Google Scholar 

Download references

Acknowledgments

This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation (for Young Scholar) of China under Grant 51102267, Youth Innovation Promotion Association CAS, Engineering case study in extreme conditions using system mechanics approach (XDB22010202).

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Key Laboratory of Inorganic Coating Materials CAS, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, China

    Yaran Niu, Zhong Wang, Jun Zhao, Xuebin Zheng, Yi Zeng & Chuanxian Ding

Authors
  1. Yaran Niu
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. Zhong Wang
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  3. Jun Zhao
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  4. Xuebin Zheng
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  5. Yi Zeng
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  6. Chuanxian Ding
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding authors

Correspondence to Yaran Niu or Xuebin Zheng.

Additional information

This article is an invited paper selected from presentations at the 2016 International Thermal Spray Conference, held May 10-12, 2016, in Shanghai, P.R. China, and has been expanded from the original presentation.

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Check for updates. Verify currency and authenticity via CrossMark

Cite this article

Niu, Y., Wang, Z., Zhao, J. et al. Comparison of ZrB2-MoSi2 Composite Coatings Fabricated by Atmospheric and Vacuum Plasma Spray Processes. J Therm Spray Tech 26, 100–107 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11666-016-0490-9

Download citation

  • Received:

  • Revised:

  • Published:

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11666-016-0490-9

Keywords

Search

Navigation