Abstract: Effect of a sputtered Co-30Cr-5Al microcrystalline coating on oxidation resistance of intermetallic compound TiAl and oxidation behavior of the bare TiAl were investigated at 900—1000℃ in static air.The oxidation kinetics for the TiAl alloy seems to approximately follow a linear rate law.Poor oxidation resistance of TiAl is due to the formation of the mixed Al_2O_3+TiO_2 scale which is loosely packed and easily spalled off.but not of dense and adherent pure Al_2O_3.A sputtered Co-30Cr-5Al coating,30 μm thickness,can remarkably improve the oxidation resistance of TiAl owing to the formation of adherent Al_2O_3 protective scale.However,many Kirkendall voids were formed between coating and substrate.

Key words: CoCrAl microcrystalline coating, TiAL, oxidation, void