Densification of Plasma Sprayed SOFC Electrolyte Layer Through Infiltration With Aqueous Nitrate Solution

2011 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Mirahmadi ◽  
K. Valefi
Keyword(s):  
Plasma Spraying ◽  
Gas Permeability ◽  
Nitrate Solution ◽  
Atmospheric Plasma ◽  
Electrolyte Layer ◽  
Gas Leakage ◽  
Condition Optimization ◽  
Aqueous Nitrate Solution ◽  
Plasma Sprayed ◽  
Plasma Spraying Process

Electrolyte of the solid oxide fuel cells deposited by atmospheric plasma spraying of 8 mol.% yttria (8YSZ), is not applicable in as sprayed condition. Optimization of the plasma spraying process parameters or application of feedstock powder, consisting of 8YSZ and 5wt.% alumina improves the problem of gas leakage through electrolyte layer, whereas provides no solution to the problem of electrodes short-circuiting. Infiltration of deposited electrolyte layer with a thin aqueous solution of nitrate precursors of 8YSZ for one time is a solution to high gas permeability; however three infiltration cycles are required to omit the risk of electrodes short circuiting thoroughly.

Electron microscopy studies of plasma-sprayed materials

1983 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
pp. 70-71
Author(s):  
K.R. Subramanian ◽  
A.H. King ◽  
H. Herman
Keyword(s):  
Plasma Spraying ◽  
Substrate Surface ◽  
Flame Temperature ◽  
Ceramic Coatings ◽  
Metallic Substrates ◽  
Hot Plasma ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Plasma Sprayed ◽  
Hostile Environments ◽  
Plasma Spraying Process

Plasma spraying is a technique which is used to apply coatings to metallic substrates for a variety of purposes, including hardfacing, corrosion resistance and thermal barrier applications. Almost all of the applications of this somewhat esoteric fabrication technique involve materials in hostile environments and the integrity of the coatings is of paramount importance: the effects of process variables on such properties as adhesive strength, cohesive strength and hardness of the substrate/coating system, however, are poorly understood.Briefly, the plasma spraying process involves forming a hot plasma jet with a maximum flame temperature of approximately 20,000K and a gas velocity of about 40m/s. Into this jet the coating material is injected, in powder form, so it is heated and projected at the substrate surface. Relatively thick metallic or ceramic coatings may be speedily built up using this technique.

scholarly journals Wear Behavior Analysis of Al2O3 Coatings Manufactured by APS and HVOF Spraying Processes Using Powder and Suspension Feedstocks

Coatings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 879
Author(s):  
Monika Michalak ◽  
Paweł Sokołowski ◽  
Mirosław Szala ◽  
Mariusz Walczak ◽  
Leszek Łatka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plasma Spraying ◽  
Wear Behavior ◽  
Ceramic Coatings ◽  
Suspension Plasma Spraying ◽  
Atmospheric Plasma ◽  
Hvof Spraying ◽  
The Coefficient Of Friction ◽  
Wear Mode ◽  
Α Al2o3 ◽  
Plasma Sprayed

Thermally sprayed ceramic coatings are applied for the protection of surfaces that are exposed mainly to wear, high temperatures, and corrosion. In recent years, great interest has been garnered by spray processes with submicrometric and nanometric feedstock materials, due to the refinement of the structure and improved coating properties. This paper compares the microstructure and tribological properties of alumina coatings sprayed using conventional atmospheric plasma spraying (APS), and various methods that use finely grained suspension feedstocks, namely, suspension plasma spraying (SPS) and suspension high-velocity oxy-fuel spraying (S-HVOF). Furthermore, the suspension plasma-sprayed Al2O3 coatings have been deposited with radial (SPS) and axial (A-SPS) feedstock injection. The results showed that all suspension-based coatings demonstrated much better wear resistance than the powder-sprayed ones. S-HVOF and axial suspension plasma spraying (A-SPS) allowed for the deposition of the most dense and homogeneous coatings. Dense-structured coatings with low porosity (4 vol.%) and good cohesion to the metallic substrate, containing a high content of α–Al2O3 phase (56 vol.%) and a very low wear rate (0.2 ± 0.04 mm3 × 10−6/(N∙m)), were produced with the S-HVOF method. The wear mechanism of ceramic coatings included the adhesive wear mode supported by the fatigue-induced material delamination. Moreover, the presence of wear debris and tribofilm was confirmed. Finally, the coefficient of friction for the coatings was in the range between 0.44 and 0.68, with the highest values being recorded for APS sprayed coatings.

Plasma Spraying of Self-Lubricating Cr2O3-CaF2 Coatings

1997 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Vos ◽  
L. Delaey ◽  
M. De Bonte ◽  
L. Froyen
Keyword(s):  
Plasma Spraying ◽  
Matrix Material ◽  
Production Method ◽  
Atmospheric Plasma ◽  
Spray Parameters ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Preparation Step ◽  
Plasma Sprayed ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Selection Of

Abstract Results are presented of a project analysing the relationship between the production parameters of plasma sprayed self-lubricating Cr2O3-CaF2 coatings and their structural, wear and lubricating properties. The production method consists of a preparation step where a powder blend of the matrix material (Cr203) and solid lubricant (CaF2) is agglomerated, followed by atmospheric plasma spraying (APS) of the agglomerates. Selection of the most appropriate agglomeration and plasma spray parameters as well as the microstructure of the coatings will be discussed.

Correlations Between In-Flight Particle Concentrations and Coating Properties in Atmospheric Plasma Spraying of Alumina

1996 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Lehtinen ◽  
J. Knuuttila ◽  
J. Vattulainen ◽  
T. Mäntylä ◽  
R. Hernberg
Keyword(s):  
Plasma Spraying ◽  
Powder Particle ◽  
Particle Concentration ◽  
Ccd Camera ◽  
Atmospheric Plasma Spraying ◽  
Atmospheric Plasma ◽  
Electrode Wear ◽  
Coating Properties ◽  
Plasma Spraying Process ◽  
Spraying Process

Abstract The plasma spraying process is controlled by various parameters that have an influence on powder particle velocities, temperatures and trajectories just before impact to the substrate. In order to fully utilize the thermal and kinetic energy of the plasma it is important to obtain information from these powder particle properties. In this work an intensified CCD camera has been used to detect in-flight particles in an atmospheric plasma spraying process. Plasma spraying was performed using fused and crushed AI2O3 powder. The powder carrier gas flow rate was varied during the spraying experiments. All the other deposition parameters were kept constant. Coatings produced using relatively new spraygun electrodes are compared with ones produced later with the same electrodes when they were worn out. The particle concentration is determined on a relative scale by the fraction of the area of a CCD camera frame covered by particle images. Further investigations necessary to clearify the relationship between the measured relative particle concentration and the true particle concentration are identified. The coatings are analyzed for wear resistance, degree of melting, deposition efficiency, hardness and porosity. The dependence of these coating properties on the relative particle concentration and the effect of electrode wear on the relative particle concentration are studied.

Integrated Simulation of the Atmospheric Plasma Spraying Process

1998 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Kundas ◽  
A. Kuzmenkov ◽  
E. Lugscheider ◽  
U. Eritt
Keyword(s):  
Plasma Spraying ◽  
Experimental Verification ◽  
Computer Experiments ◽  
Plasma Jet ◽  
Atmospheric Plasma Spraying ◽  
Atmospheric Plasma ◽  
Temperature Dependent ◽  
Integrated Simulation ◽  
Plasma Spraying Process ◽  
Spraying Process

Abstract The main purpose of this work is the development of mathematical and computer models for the integrated simulation of all stages of the atmospheric plasma spraying process (APS) with temperature dependent thermophysical and mechanical properties of the used materials and gases and experimental verification of the simulated results. The following mathematical models of APS were created: particle heating and movement in the plasma jet; coating structure formation; heat transfer and residual stresses in the coating-substrate system. The computer realization of these models enables us to model all stages of APS (integrated or separately). Databases of coating, substrate and plasma-gas substances include the temperature dependent properties. The model of APS is divided in 3 parts, which are connected by continuous data interface. Two dimensional approximation of plasma-gas velocity and temperature in the free plasma jet was used for computation of particle velocity, trajectory and temperature. This information was created with a special Graphic program module and included in database. Computer experiments for plasma spraying of Ah03 and ZrO2+8%Y2O3 in Ar/H2 plasma were carried out. The experimental verification of developed models with High-Velocity-Pyrometry (HVP) and Laser-Doppler- Anemometry (LDA) have shown the satisfactory precision of simulated results.

Microstructure of Atmospheric Plasma Sprayed (Al,Cr)2O3-TiO2 Coatings from Blends

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maximilian Grimm ◽  
Rico Drehmann ◽  
Thomas Lampke ◽  
Susan Conze ◽  
Lutz-Michael Berger
Keyword(s):  
Solid Solution ◽  
Plasma Spraying ◽  
Chromium Content ◽  
Defect Density ◽  
Deposition Efficiency ◽  
Atmospheric Plasma Spraying ◽  
Atmospheric Plasma ◽  
Tio2 Content ◽  
Tio2 Coatings ◽  
Plasma Sprayed

Abstract This study investigates the microstructure and hardness of coatings produced by atmospheric plasma spraying using a commercial (Al,Cr)2O3 solid solution (ss) powder blended with various amounts of TiO2. The microstructures were analyzed using SEM, EDS, and XRD measurements. It was shown that blending with TiO2 reduces porosity and defect density while increasing deposition efficiency and microhardness. Small amounts of Ti in ss (Al,Cr)2O3 splats were detected in coatings prepared from blends with higher TiO2 content. Variations in aluminum and chromium content were also observed.

Characterization of Lithium Phosphate Deposit by Atmospheric Plasma Spraying

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yin-Qiu Sun ◽  
Zheng Wei ◽  
Xiao-Tao Luo ◽  
Chang-Jiu Li
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Plasma Spraying ◽  
Orthorhombic Phase ◽  
Atomic Ratio ◽  
Atmospheric Plasma ◽  
Icp Ms ◽  
Coating Microstructure ◽  
Phosphate Deposit ◽  
Effect Of Particle Size ◽  
Plasma Sprayed

Abstract Plasma spraying was used to deposit Li3PO4 coatings from sintered dense powders in three size ranges to study the effects of particle size and spraying distance. Coating microstructure, crystal structure, and composition were characterized using SEM, XRD, ICP-MS, and FTIR. It was found that sintered dense powders have a high temperature orthorhombic phase (γ-Li3PO4) that differs from the β-Li3PO4 phase associated with agglomerated Li3PO4. Plasma-sprayed coatings produced from these powders have similarly dense microstructures with fracture-surface morphology like that of sintered bulk. The effect of particle size and spraying distance on atomic ratio is also investigated in the study.

scholarly journals Effect of Particle In-Flight Behavior on the Microstructure and Fracture Toughness of YSZ TBCs Prepared by Plasma Spraying

Coatings ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 309 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanqiu Xiao ◽  
Erzhou Ren ◽  
Mingyang Hu ◽  
Kun Liu
Keyword(s):  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Plasma Spraying ◽  
Atmospheric Plasma Spraying ◽  
Atmospheric Plasma ◽  
Flight Behavior ◽  
Structural Defects ◽  
Yttria Partially Stabilized Zirconia ◽  
Higher Temperature ◽  
Plasma Sprayed ◽  
Unmelted Particles

The present study aims to elaborate particle in-flight behavior during plasma spraying and its significance in determining the microstructure and mechanical properties of plasma sprayed yttria partially stabilized zirconia (YSZ) thermal barrier coatings (TBCs). The as-sprayed YSZ coatings were characterized in terms of defects (such as pores, unmelted particles and cracks) and fracture toughness. The results showed that, due to the higher temperature and velocity of in-flight particles in a supersonic atmospheric plasma spraying (SAPS) compared to that of atmospheric plasma spraying (APS), denser coatings were formed leading to a better fracture toughness. The percentage of defects of the microstructure was similar to the temperature and velocity of particles in-flight during plasma spraying. Furthermore, the structural defects had a strong effect on its mechanical behavior. The total defect percentage and fracture toughness in SAPS-TBCs spanned 6.9 ± 0.17%–13.26 ± 0.22% and 2.52 ± 0.06 MPa m1/2–1.78 ± 0.19 MPa m1/2; and 11.11 ± 0.36%–17.15 ± 0.67% and 2.13 ± 0.08 MPa m1/2–1.4 ± 0.12 MPa m1/2 in APS-TBCs.

scholarly journals Columnar Thermal Barrier Coatings Produced by Different Thermal Spray Processes

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nitish Kumar ◽  
Mohit Gupta ◽  
Daniel E. Mack ◽  
Georg Mauer ◽  
Robert Vaßen
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Plasma Spraying ◽  
Thermal Spray ◽  
Vapor Deposition ◽  
Physical Vapor Deposition ◽  
Deposition Process ◽  
Cyclic Fatigue ◽  
Atmospheric Plasma ◽  
Plasma Sprayed ◽  
Thermal Spray Processes

AbstractSuspension plasma spraying (SPS) and plasma spray-physical vapor deposition (PS-PVD) are the only thermal spray technologies shown to be capable of producing TBCs with columnar microstructures similar to the electron beam-physical vapor deposition (EB-PVD) process but at higher deposition rates and relatively lower costs. The objective of this study was to achieve fundamental understanding of the effect of different columnar microstructures produced by these two thermal spray processes on their insulation and lifetime performance and propose an optimized columnar microstructure. Characterization of TBCs in terms of microstructure, thermal conductivity, thermal cyclic fatigue lifetime and burner rig lifetime was performed. The results were compared with TBCs produced by the standard thermal spray technique, atmospheric plasma spraying (APS). Bondcoats deposited by the emerging high-velocity air fuel (HVAF) spraying were compared to the standard vacuum plasma-sprayed (VPS) bondcoats to investigate the influence of the bondcoat deposition process as well as topcoat–bondcoat interface topography. The results showed that the dense PS-PVD-processed TBC had the highest lifetime, although at an expense of the highest thermal conductivity. The reason for this behavior was attributed to the dense intracolumnar structure, wide intercolumnar gaps and high column density, thus improving the strain tolerance and fracture toughness.

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