Research Article

Characterization of TiZrN and TaZrN Nanocomposite Multilayer Coating Deposited via RF/DC Magnetron Sputtering on AISI4140 Steel

Table 5

Important parameters evaluated from the coated samples of TiZrN/TaZrN tested in salt spray ASTM B-117 (ISO 9227:2017 (CASS TEST)).

pHSamplesTemp. of solutionConcentration

3.13 to 3.18TiZrN (200°C and 400°C)35.3°C ± 2°CSodium chloride (5.2% of NaCl + 0.26 g of CuCl2.2H2O + acetic acid to maintain pH) – 52–53 g/l
TaZrN (200°C and 400°C)Pr. of compressed air 15 psi, collection of sol. Per hr 1.3–1.5 ml
6.7 to 7TiZrN (200°C and 400°C)49.5°C ± 2°C
TaZrN (200°C and 400°C)