Research Article

Microstructural Characteristics and Mechanical Properties of Nanostructured and Conventional TiAlN and AlCrN Coatings on ASTM-SA210 Grade A-1 Boiler Steel

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Optical micrograph (200x) of the surface of as-coated ASTM-SA210 Grade A-1 boiler steel. (a) Nanostructured TiAlN coating, (b) nanostructured AlCrN coating, (c) conventional TiAlN coating, and (d) conventional AlCrN coating.
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