Microstructure and Properties of TiN/TiCN/Al2O3/TiN Coating Enhanced by High-Current Pulsed Electron Beam
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Abstract
In this work, a TiN/TiCN/Al2O3/TiN coating deposited onto cemented carbide matrix by chemical vapor deposition was irradiated by high-current pulsed electron beam (HCPEB). The influence of pulse times on the phase composition, microstructure, and mechanical properties of the coating investigated. The results showed that no new phase was produced, the grain size of the coating surface was refined, the surface became flat, and the surface roughness decreased after HCPEB treatment. The TiN/TiCN/Al2O3/TiN coating presented a smooth surface with good mechanical performance after HCPEB. A maximum hardness was obtained after 15 pulses, and the 15-pulse irradiated coating showed better wear resistance. The improvement in the coating’s performance after irradiation was mainly attributed to the formation of grain refinement and crystal defects, as well as the change of stress field inside the coating. The objective of this study was to evaluate the potential of HCPEB modification in the preparation of high-performance coating by analyzing the microstructure and property of coating under different pulses.
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OpenAlex topics: Metal and Thin Film Mechanics · Pulsed Power Technology Applications · Ion-surface interactions and analysis
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School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
Engineering Institute of Advanced Manufacturing and Modern Equipment Technology, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
Funding
Postgraduate Research & Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province
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