Modifying NiAl intermetallic powder by phosphorus cladding for plasma-sprayed coatings and studying their structure and tribological properties
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https://doi.org/10.31891/2079-1372-2025-118-4-21-20Keywords:
NiAl intermetallic, phosphorus cladding, plasma spraying, phosphate film, tribological properties, wear resistance, solid lubricant, microstructureAbstract
This article examines the impact of adding phosphorus to NiAl intermetallic powder on the structure, microhardness, and tribological properties of plasma-sprayed coatings, which are suitable for use under dry friction conditions. A composite powder designated NiAl+P was obtained by cladding NiAl powder with phosphorus-containing compounds. It was found that the addition of phosphorus promotes the formation of phosphate phases in the coatings, which reduces microhardness but significantly increases wear resistance. In the NiAl+P coating, a protective phosphate film forms on the friction surface during tribological tests, acting as a solid lubricant that reduces the wear rate by almost 2.5 times. The results demonstrate the effectiveness of phosphorus as an alloying element for enhancing the service life of NiAl-based coatings in tribological assemblies.
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