Table 7: APS coatings Metallographic examination data.

Sample

 

 

Porosity

Interface contamination

Delamination

Interface Separation

Cracks

Rockwell Hardness

(HR15 N scale)

Chromium Oxide TopCoat

4%

< 35%

No Delamination

No separation

No Cracks

96 ± 0.63

CoNiCrAlY Bond Coat

2%

< 35%

No Delamination

No separation

No Cracks