Research Article

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

Table 3

Parameters of the argon shrouded plasma spray process.

Arc current (A)750
Arc voltage (V)45
Powder feed rate (rev/min)5.2
Spraying distance (mm)90–110
Plasma arc gas (argon) pressure58 psi
Powder gas pressure60 psi
AVX gas pressure10 psi