Influence of Cu Content Variation on the Tribological Properties of Ni60CuMo with Sandwich-Structured Composite Coatings by Laser Cladding
2024

Effect of Copper Content on the Properties of Ni60CuMo Coatings

publication 10 minutes Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Ji Fengqin, Li Xincheng, Zhang Songyang, Pang Ming, Yin Shuo, Dadbakhsh Sasan, Lei Shuting, Han Changjun, Fan Haiyang, Wang Jincheng

Primary Institution: College of Aeronautical Engineering, Civil Aviation University of China, Tianjin 300300, China

Hypothesis

How does varying the copper content in Ni60CuMo coatings affect their tribological properties?

Conclusion

The coating with 50% Ni-coated Cu showed the best wear resistance and self-lubricating properties.

Supporting Evidence

  • The transition layer inhibits crack formation in the coating.
  • Increasing Cu content decreases the hardness of the wear-resistant layer.
  • The coating with 50% Ni-coated Cu has the best self-lubricating properties.
  • At high temperatures, oxidation wear becomes the dominant wear mechanism.

Takeaway

This study looked at how changing the amount of copper in a special coating affects how well it can resist wear and stay slippery.

Methodology

The coatings were fabricated using laser cladding and their properties were analyzed through various tests including hardness and wear resistance.

Limitations

The study did not explore the long-term durability of the coatings under extreme conditions.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.3390/mi15121429

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