A VCoNiN multi-principal nitride film with excellent wear performance

Qikang Li, Zhuobin Huang, Mingda Xie, Wenting Ye, Qing Zhou, Longshi Qiu, Dan Qian, Haroldo Cavalcanti Pinto, Zhongxiao Song, Haifeng Wang

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Abstract

The multi-principal nitride film is known for its high hardness, good corrosion resistance, but its limited toughness severely reduces its wear resistance. This study presents a VCoNiN weak-nitride-forming system with unique microstructure of nanocrystalline embedded in amorphous matrix. The VCoNiN system demonstrates superior hardness to the VCoNi multi-principle alloy film and VN metal nitride film. Moreover, it exhibits the lowest wear rate against Si3N4 at room temperature. The exceptional mechanical properties and excellent oxidation resistance derived from the multi-principal system contribute to the superior wear resistance of VCoNiN. Additionally, the novel microstructure allows for more uniform deformation during wear as the nanocomposite structure accommodates plastic strain without cracking or localized brittle fracture. This provides a promising design strategy for weak-nitride-forming film with enhanced wear resistance by enhancing the plastic deformation ability of brittle nitride.

Original languageEnglish
Article number130130
JournalSurface and Coatings Technology
Volume475
DOIs
StatePublished - 25 Dec 2023

Keywords

  • Multi-principal alloy nitride
  • Nitride film
  • Weak-nitride-forming system
  • Wear resistance

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