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Abradable layer including a rare earth silicate

US8124252B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 24, 2009
Grant dateFeb 28, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 24, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/249961
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An abradable coating may include a rare earth silicate. The abradable coating may be deposited over a substrate, an environmental barrier coating, or a thermal barrier coating. The abradable coating may be deposited on a gas turbine blade track or a gas turbine blade shroud to form a seal between the gas turbine blade track or gas turbine blade shroud and a gas turbine blade. The abradable coating may also include a plurality of layers, such as alternating first and second layers including, respectively, a rare earth silicate and stabilized zirconia or stabilized hafnia.

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