Experimental Investigation on the Coating of Nickel-Base Super Alloy Using Wire Flame Spraying

Noureddine Menasri; Said Zergane; Noureddine Aimeur; Abdelhamid Saci

doi:10.2478/auseme-2022-0003

Abstract

Inconel738 is a nickel-based super alloy widely used in manufacturing gas turbines, particularly in the manufacture of blades that are in direct contact with hot gases during their operation. As a result, these blades are subjected to high temperatures, significant static and dynamic stresses, erosion and/or hot corrosion which can be very severe. The use of coatings is one of the most effective strategies to protect materials against corrosion and increase the wear resistance of materials. In this study, β-Ni-Al coatings were sprayed onto an Inconel738 substrate using a wire flame spraying process and characterization of coating has been made.

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Experimental Investigation on the Coating of Nickel-Base Super Alloy Using Wire Flame Spraying

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