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Thermal barrier coating resistant to deposits and coating method therefor

US6627323B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 19, 2002
Grant dateSep 30, 2003
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Expiry dateMar 3, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/265
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A protective coating system and method for protecting a thermal barrier coating from CMAS infiltration. The coating system comprises inner and outer alumina layers and a platinum-group metal layer therebetween. The outer alumina layer is intended as a sacrificial layer that reacts with molten CMAS, forming a compound with a melting temperature significantly higher than CMAS. As a result, the reaction product of the outer alumina layer and CMAS resolidifies before it can infiltrate the TBC. The platinum-group metal layer is believed to serve as a barrier to infiltration of CMAS into the TBC, while the inner alumina layer appears to enhance the ability of the platinum-group metal layer to prevent CMAS infiltration.

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