FAILURE MODES OF PVD COATINGS IN MOLTEN Al-ALLOY CONTACT
This paper deals with a study of the failure mode of thin PVD coatings in alternated contact with molten aluminum alloy.CrN and ZrN monolayer coatings deposited through cathodic arc evaporation were used.The coatings morphology was assessed by Ship Model SEM and their mechanical properties evaluated by nanohardness test performed at room temperatur