Study of the Adhesion Strength of Plasma-Sprayed Coatings Using Statistical Methods

Abstract

The adhesion strength of plasma-sprayed ceramic coatings was studied. Alumina powder was used for plasma spraying. A titanium oxide Nano powder with a particle size of 40-50 [nm] was used as a modifier. The optimal conditions of plasma spraying of coatings are established. The adhesion strength was used as an optimization criterion. Coating adhesion was determined by tensile adhesion testing. A mathematical model is obtained that allows one to determine the effect of spraying conditions (lens current, arc current, and the position of the solenoid relative to the nozzle) on the adhesion strength.