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Advanced thermal barrier coated superalloy components

US5262245A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 12, 1988
Grant dateNov 16, 1993
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Expiry dateAug 12, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S428/938
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An improved thermal barrier coating system is described. A key feature of the invention is the presence of a thin, adherent aluminum oxide scale on the surface of the substrate. An oxide stabilized ceramic coating is present on the surface of the scale. Preferably, the ceramic coating has a columnar grain structure.

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