Processing - Structure Relationships in Thermal Spray Coatings

新西兰的研究人员开发了新的热喷涂处理方法，可用于提高材料的耐磨性、抗氧化性和耐腐蚀性。然而，使用电子显微镜对涂层进行表征对于了解工艺条件与性能之间的关系是必不可少的。该项目的目的是汇集专业知识和设备，使显微镜能够集成到这些胶片的显影中。澳大利亚的研究人员将在新西兰获得专门的准备和测试设施，而来自新西兰的研究人员将在澳大利亚对这些薄膜进行结构分析。

Researchers in New Zealand have developed novel thermal spray processing treatments which can be used to enahnce the wear, oxidation and corrosion resisitance of materials. However, characterization of the coatings using electron microscopy is essential to understand the relationship between processing conditions and properties. The aim of this project is to draw together specialist expertise and equipment that allows integration of microscopy into the development of these films. Australian researchers will gain access to specialized preparation and testing facilities in New Zealand, whilst researchers from New Zealand will perform structural analysis of these films in Australia.