The non-destructive and nano-microstructural characterization of thermal-barrier coatings

Y. H. Sohn, B. Jayaraj, S. Laxman, B. Franke, J. W. Byeon, A. M. Karlsson

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Abstract

The durability of thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) plays an important role in the service reliability and maintainability of hot-section components in advanced turbine engines for aerospace and utility applications. Photostimulated luminescence spectroscopy (PSLS) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) are being concurrently developed as complimentary non-destructive evaluation (NDE) techniques for quality control and life-remain assessment of TBCs. This paper discusses recent achievements in understanding the residual stress, phase constituents, and electrochemical resistance (or capacitance) of TBC constituents - with an emphasis on the thermally grown oxide. Results from NDE by PSLS and EIS are correlated to the nano- and microstructural development of TBCs.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)53-56
Number of pages4
JournalJOM
Volume56
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2004

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