Accurate microstructural analysis of thermally sprayed coatings is possible only if specimen
preparation produces a surface that clearly reveals the true microstructure. Comparison of …

In order to properly characterize the entire deposition process, evaluation of the coating,
including a reliable metallographic preparation technique which reveals the true …

Sprayed coatings are normally impregnated with an epoxy prior to metallographic specimen
preparation procedures. The effect of specimen impregnation technique on the structural …

If the microstructure of thermally sprayed coatings is to be accurately evaluated, proper
metallographic specimen preparation techniques need to be utilized to reveal the true …

Metallographic specimen preparation of thermal spray coatings is continuing to undergo
intense scrutiny. From ASM to ASTM, efforts are being mounted to provide laboratories with …

The primary objective of metallographic examinations of thermally sprayed coatings is to
reveal the constituents and structure of the coatings and substrates by means of the …

Thermally sprayed coatings are used to improve the resistance of substrate materials to
oxidation, corrosion, surface wear and erosion. The accurate characterization of coated …

Standardization of specimen preparation for microstructural evaluation of thermally sprayed
coatings is considered. Metallographic specimen preparation procedures including …

Plasma-sprayed coatings produced with two zirconia powders (− 90+ 10 µm, spray dried
and partially sintered) that were stabilized (9 wt%) with dysprosia (DSZ) and ytterbia (YbSZ) …

Thermal spray coatings from several different coating families have been metallographically
prepared using traditional and modern metallographic techniques. The different recipes …