Abstract:
In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, a thermal barrier coating for inclusion in a thermal barrier coating/environmental barrier coating system (TBC/EBC system) for use on a silicon based substrate is disclosed. The thermal barrier coating comprising up to about 9 mol percent of a stabilizer and up to 91 mol percent of primary oxide selected from the group consisting of zirconia, hafnia and mixtures thereof. The stabilizer comprises: a first metal oxide selected from the group consisting of yttria, calcia, ceria, scandia, magnesia, india and mixtures thereof, a second metal oxide of a trivalent metal atom selected from the group consisting of lanthana, gadolinia, neodymia, samaria, dysprosia, ytterbia, erbia, and mixtures thereof. The first metal oxide is in an amount of from about 3 to about 5 mol %, the second metal oxide is in an amount of from about 0.25 to about 6 mol %.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for the production of a thin dense ceramic layer on a substrate by means of atmospheric plasma spraying, whereby the following steps are carried out: a) the substrate is pre-heated to a temperature corresponding to at least a quarter of the melting point of the ceramic for application in Kelvin, b) a ceramic powder or a ceramic powder mixture with d50-values of less than 50 gm is used as spray adjunct, c) particle speeds at incidence on the substrate of more than 200 m/s are set, d) particle temperatures are set such that on incidence on the substrate surface the particles have a temperature at least 5% above the melting point of the ceramic for application in Kelvin, e) the amount of the spray adjunct and passage speed of the plasma burner are set such that on a single pass of the substrate a layer thickness of less than 100 ?m is achieved, f) a thin and also gas-tight layer is generated on the substrate with a single pass of the substrate which has a leakage rate of less than 10−1 mbar L/(cm2 s).
Abstract:
A coating system for Si-containing materials, particularly Si-based composites used to produce articles exposed to high temperatures. The coating system is a compositionally-graded thermal/environmental barrier coating (T/EBC) system that includes an intermediate layer containing yttria-stabilized hafnia (YSHf) and mullite, alumina and/or an aluminosilicate, which is used in combination with an inner layer between a Si-containing substrate and the intermediate layer and a thermal-insulating top coat overlying the intermediate layer. The intermediate layer provides environmental protection to the silicon-containing substrate, and has a coefficient of thermal expansion between that of the top coat and that of the inner layer so as to serve as a transition layer therebetween. The intermediate layer is particular well suited for use in combination with an inner layer of an alkaline earth metal aluminosilicate (such as BSAS) and a top coat formed of YSZ or YSHf.
Abstract:
A ceramic insulating composition including monoclinic zirconia-hafnia. The zirconia-hafnia may be used as a filler powder (14) in a ceramic composition (10), or it may be used as a protective overlayer (50). The zirconia-hafnia (24) may be combined with alumina (22) to achieve a desired elastic modulus. The portion of hafnia contained in the zirconia-hafnia is selected to provide a predetermined phase transition temperature to minimize undesired phase changes during high temperature use of the material.
Abstract:
A method for protecting the hybrid ceramic structure from moisture attack in a high temperature combustion environment is provided. The structure includes a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) substrate (12). A thermal insulation material (14) is disposed on the substrate. A vapor resistant material (20) is applied through at least one surface of the hybrid ceramic structure while the hybrid ceramic structure is in a bisque condition that provides a degree of porosity to the hybrid ceramic structure so that the vapor resistant material is infiltrated through interstices available within a thickness of the hybrid ceramic structure.
Abstract:
The disclosure relates generally to recession resistant gas turbine engine articles that comprise a silicon containing substrate, and related coatings and methods. The present disclosure is directed, inter alia, to an engine article comprising a silicon substrate which is coated with a chemically stable porous oxide layer. The present disclosure also relates to articles comprising a substrate and a bond coat on top comprising a two phase layer of interconnected silicon and interconnected oxide, followed by a layer of silicon. The present disclosure further relates to a recession resistant article comprising an oxide in a silicon containing substrate, such that components of the silicon containing substrate is interconnected with oxides dispersed in the substrate and form the bulk of the recession resistant silicon containing article.
Abstract:
A hybrid ceramic structure and a method for protecting the hybrid ceramic structure from moisture attack in a high temperature combustion environment are provided. The structure includes a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) substrate (12). A thermal insulation material (14) is disposed on the substrate. A vapor resistant material (20) is applied through at least one surface of the hybrid ceramic structure while the hybrid ceramic structure is in a bisque condition that provides a degree of porosity to the hybrid ceramic structure so that the vapor resistant material is infiltrated through interstices available within a thickness of the hybrid ceramic structure.
Abstract:
A method for depositing a protective coating on a complex shaped substrate includes the steps of: (1) dipping a complex shaped substrate into a slurry to form a base coat thereon, the slurry comprising an aqueous solution, at least one refractory metal oxide, and at least one transient fluid additive present in an amount of about 0.1 percent to 10 percent by weight of the slurry; (2) curing the dipped substrate; (3) dipping the substrate into a precursor solution to form a top barrier coat thereon; and (4) heat treating the dipped, cured substrate to form a protective coating.
Abstract:
A method of making a multilayer environmental barrier coating for a ceramic matrix composite is provided, comprising the steps of: plasma spray coating an oxide-based bond coat over top of the ceramic matrix composite and depositing a columnar top coat over the oxide-based bond coat.
Abstract:
An insulation (10, 100) and an insulated article (40, 56, 62, 82) having improved properties for use in a high temperature combustion environment. The improved insulation may include composite particles (18) of alumina and zirconia-hafnia exhibiting micro-cracks that remain contained within the particles and do not extend into a surrounding binder material. The improved insulation may be a vapor resistance layer (VRL) top coat (80) disposed over a layer of mullite-based ceramic thermal insulation (72) and may be anchored to the thermal insulation by extending into pits (79) formed in the surface (S′) of the mullite-based insulation. Porosity and thickness of the top coat may be controlled to provide compatibility between the elastic modulus of the zirconia-hafnia top coat and that of the underlying mullite-based insulation.