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Thermally-Sprayed WC-Based Cermet Coatings for Corrosion Resistance Applications

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Thermally-sprayed tungsten carbide (WC)-based cermet coatings have been widely used for a large variety of wear resistance applications. More recently, these coatings are being used as an alternative to hard chrome plating, especially in the aerospace and automotive industries. Utilizing the automated spray systems and the commercial availability of spray grade powders with different compositions, the WC-based cermet coatings that are conventionally used for wear protection are now being extended for simultaneous corrosion protection. Therefore, the corrosion behavior of various WC-based cermet coatings as a function of matrix composition, feedstock type and deposition technique exposed to a variety of corrosion mediums has been critically reviewed. The corrosion mechanisms of WC-based cermet coatings studied using various analytical tools have also been comprehensively discussed. The interrelationship between the microstructural integrity and the corrosion behavior has been critically assessed. Further, the influence of pre- and post-treatments to improve the overall corrosion resistance of the coatings has also been highlighted.

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Suresh Babu, P., Madhavi, Y., Rama Krishna, L. et al. Thermally-Sprayed WC-Based Cermet Coatings for Corrosion Resistance Applications. JOM 70, 2636–2649 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11837-018-3131-6

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