Patent · US Expired

Method for applying abrasive layers to blade surfaces

US5104293A · kind A · utility

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14Claims
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Filing dateJul 16, 1990
Grant dateApr 14, 1992
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49986
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to abrasive layers for use in the gas turbine industry. The preferred embodiment of the invention comprises nickel coated, yttria doped silicon nitride particulates dispersed within a nickel base superalloy matrix which is substantially free of oxides. The layer is formed using low pressure plasma spray processes.

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