Data on the effect of structure, elemental and phase composition gradient of nitride multilayer coatings on corrosion protection of different substrates in 3% NaCl and 5% NaOH solutions

Abstract

The single-layer nitride coatings (TiN; ZrN; (Ti,Zr)N; (Ti,Al)N; (Ti,Zr,Al)N) were deposited by DC magnetron sputtering (MS), cathodic arc evaporation (CAE), pulsed magnetron sputtering (PMS), and combined methods (CAE + MS and CAE + PMS). During the single-layer coating deposition period, only one of the technological parameters was changed: evaporator arc current (Iarc = 75–80 A), magnetron discharge power (N = 1.5–9.0 kW), bias voltage on the substrate (Ubias = 40–200 V), partial pressure of the gas mixture of nitrogen and argon (P = 0.24–1.4 Pa), the nitrogen content in the gas mixture (N2 = 12–100%) and the duration of the coating deposition (Tc = 5–45 min). The single-layer nanostructured coatings with preset structure, elemental and phase composition were obtained after optimization of deposition technological parameters. The failure pattern and surface morphology, grain size and coating thickness of single-layer and multi-layer coatings were examined using the field emission electron microscope Ultra 55 with EDAX microanalyzer. To determine metal concentration in the coatings, a local chemical analysis was carried out by EDAX microanalyzer. The corrosion behavior of the single-layer two-, three- and multicomponent nitride coatings on the hard alloy, tool steel, and low carbon steel in the 5% NaOH and 3% NaCl was evaluated employing electrochemical techniques such as electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and polarization curves. Multilayer nitride coatings were developed on the basis of single-layer coatings with a maximum protective effect in the 5% NaOH and 3% NaCl. The data of phase and elemental composition, and corrosion properties of single layer nitride coatings was presented in detail.

Evaluation of the Corrosion Resistance of Some Coating Obtained by Thermal Spray in Plasma Jet, on the Surface of Some Crankshafts Made of C45 Steel

“…The corrosion rate depends on a number of factors that influence the kinetics of the mechanisms in the case of several processes involved in the transport of ions from metal to solution and in cathodic reactions [26]. In some cases, corrosion may affect metal parts (especially main bearings), as compared to the wear caused by oil degradation, laboratory tests confirming the data obtained from dynamic bench tests [27].…”

Effect of structure, phase, and elemental composition of AlN, CrAlN, and ZrAlN coatings on their electrochemical behavior in 3% NaCl solution

“…Elemental composition, thickness, surface morphology, and fracture of AlN, AlCrN, and AlZrN coatings, their defectiveness, and elemental composition were determined using the field‐emission electron microscope Ultra 55 with an energy dispersive X‐Ray microanalysis system. [ 12,13 ]…”

“…Electrochemical cell, electrode preparation, and the course of measurements were described elsewhere. [ 12,13 ] All the electrode potentials are reported versus the standard hydrogen electrode.…”

Comparison of corrosion, physico-mechanical and wear properties of TiN, ZrN, TixZr1-xN and Ti1-xAlxN coatings

“…The CorrWare, ZPlot, CorrView and ZView software (Scribner Associates, Inc.) was used for the measurements and data processing. The electrode potentials E are reported with respect to the standard hydrogen electrode [6][7].…”

“…The corrosion current densities icorr were determined by extrapolation of cathodic and anodic parts of polarization curves to the corrosion potential. The passive current densities ip were directly taken from the anodic polarization curves [6][7].…”