Acta Metallurgica Sinica (English Letters) ›› 1993, Vol. 6 ›› Issue (7): 64-68.

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PERFORMANCE AND MICROSTRUCTURE OF SUPERHARD Si_3N_4 FILM BY HIGH POWER CO_2 LASER CVD

FENG Zhongchao GUO Liang LIANG Yong HAN Jian HOU Wanliang NING Xiaoguang Institute of Metal Research,Academia Sinica,Shenyang,China Associate Professor,Institute of Metal Research,Academia Sinica,Shenyang 110015,China   

  • Received:1993-07-11 Revised:1993-07-11 Online:1993-07-11 Published:2009-10-10

Abstract: A superhard α-Si_3N_4 film,deposited on metal substrate,was produced by laser chemical vapor deposition adopting a kW-level high power CO_2 laser.Most films are composed of fine Si_3N_4 partieles.They join the metal substrate in strong bond.The films have super hardness,excellent resistance to wear and corrosion,etc.Their thickness may be controlled within 5-30 μm.

Key words: laser chemical vapour deposition, Si_3N-4 film, hardness, wear resistance, corrosion resistance