Characterization of Alumina Interfaces in TBC Systems
Journal Article
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· Journal of Materials Science
- ORNL
Interfacial segregants in thermally grown {alpha}-Al{sub 2}O{sub 3} scales formed during high temperature exposure of thermal barrier coating systems reflect the oxygen-active dopants present in the bond coating and substrate, such as Y and Hf. These dopants diffuse outward and segregate to the substrate-alumina interface and the alumina grain boundaries. Related studies suggest that these segregants affect the growth and mechanical properties of the alumina-scale; however, the characterization of segregation in alumina formed on coated superalloy systems has been limited. Segregation examples evaluated using analytical transmission electron microscopy are given from traditional Pt-modified aluminide coatings and newer Pt diffusion coatings. Model systems are used to illustrate that grain boundary segregants on the columnar alumina boundaries are not because of the reverse diffusion of cations from the Y{sub 2}O{sub 3}-stabilized ZrO{sub 2} top coating, and that interstitial elements in the substrate likely affect the outward flux of cation dopants. The dynamic nature of this segregation and oxygen-potential gradient-driven diffusion is discussed in light of observations of substrate dopant and interstitial contents affecting coating performance.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL); Shared Research Equipment Collaborative Research Center
- Sponsoring Organization:
- FE USDOE - Office of Fossil Energy (FE)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-00OR22725
- OSTI ID:
- 951924
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Materials Science, Journal Name: Journal of Materials Science Journal Issue: 7 Vol. 44; ISSN JMTSAS; ISSN 0022-2461
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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