Microstructure evolution and phase transformation of ZrB2-45MoSi2-10Al coating at high temperature

Abstract

Abstract The ZrB2-45MoSi2-10Al coating was prepared by a Robotic complex for detonation spraying of coatings equipped with a multi-chamber detonation accelerator on surface of carbon/carbon composites without adhesion sublayer. The coating has a lamella-type structure typical for gas-thermal coatings, well connected with C/C composite substrate without sublayer, and composed of m-ZrO2, t-ZrO2, t-MoSi2, some h-ZrB2, and c-Al phases. Heat treatment of the samples at 1500 °C for 1, 3 and 6 h was carried out in air. The effect of heat treatment on the microstructure and phase composition of the ZrB2-45MoSi2-10Al coating was investigated by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. The c-ZrO2 and h-(α-Al2O3) were formed after oxidation at 1500 °C for 6 h. The uniform distribution of ZrO2 ceramic particles and the formation of a-Al2O3 enhanced the thermal stability of the coating. The coating after heat treatment (1, 3 and 6 h) exhibited structure without cracks and low porosity. The dense microstructure of the coating contributed to its good oxidation-resistant property at high temperature.