Ti-Al-Si-C-N hard coatings synthesized by hybrid arc enhanced magnetron sputtering

Guizhi Wu, Sitao Liu, Shengli Ma, Kewei Xu, Vincent Ji, Paul K Chu

    Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication)peer-review

    Abstract

    Ti-Al-Si-C-N coatings are deposited by hybrid arc-enhanced magnetic sputtering and characterized by various micro- And macro-tools. X-ray diffraction, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy reveal that the coatings are nanocomposites consisting of nanocrystallites and amorphous phases. They are generally in the form of nc-(Ti,Al)(C,N)/a-Si3N4/a-C depending on the composition of the coatings. With increasing Al concentrations, the X-ray diffraction peaks shift to a lower angle indicating compressive stress in the coatings. The measured hardness also diminishes implying reduced contributions from the self-organized stable nanostructure. The dry friction coefficients of the Ti-Al-Si-C-N coatings are found to be about 0.3 which is lower than that of conventional Ti-Si-N coatings. These coatings can find potential applications requiring high temperature with heavy contact loading.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication65th ABM International Congress, 18th IFHTSE Congress and 1st TMS/ABM International Materials Congress 2010
    Pages4591-4600
    Volume6
    Publication statusPublished - 2010
    Event65th ABM International Congress, 18th IFHTSE Congress and 1st TMS/ABM International Materials Congress 2010 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    Duration: 26 Jul 201030 Jul 2010

    Publication series

    Name
    Volume6

    Conference

    Conference65th ABM International Congress, 18th IFHTSE Congress and 1st TMS/ABM International Materials Congress 2010
    Country/TerritoryBrazil
    CityRio de Janeiro
    Period26/07/1030/07/10

    Research Keywords

    • Friction
    • Hardness
    • Nanostructure
    • Ti-Al-Si-C-N coatings

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