“…In this study, we used WC and Cr 3 C 2 carbides to form an annular zone, which together with Mo provide a strong bond between TiC and the matrix phase [11,12,16,18]. A part of WC, Cr 3 C 2 , and Mo become components of the matrix, and during its solidification, they can form nanosized carbides and supersaturated solid solutions, strengthening the matrix phase during plasma spraying [1]. Works on elemental analysis of annular zones and matrix phase of TiC-based cermets are known [11,12,16,18].…”