Table 7: APS coatings Metallographic examination data.
Sample |
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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 |