Structure and Properties of Coatings Formed by Detonation Spraying of Titanium Powder

Structure and properties of the coatings formed by detonation spraying of titanium powder have been studied at varying the deposition parameters (nature of carrier gas, spraying distance, O₂/C₂H₂ ratio, and the volume of explosive mixture). It is shown that when air is used as the carrier gas the primary strengthening by the titanium oxide phases is realized. When nitrogen is introduced into the explosive mixture, a more complicated mechanism of hardening is realized due to the formation of titanium oxides, carbides, oxynitrides and carbonitrides. The aspects of employing the revealed "rational" modes of the detonation spraying for formation of protective composite coatings based on titanium possessing a complex of improved physical and mechanical properties are discussed. (paper)