Abstract
Abstract Plasma-sprayed boron carbide coatings have been manufactured by different suppliers onto substrates of type 316L stainless steel. The coating thickness ranges from 0.3 to 2.0 mm. The larger thicknesses could only be achieved by application of an adaptive or gradient bond-layer between substrate and the boron carbide top coating. Measurements of the thermal diffusivity of coating materials are reported. Several high heat flux facilities have been used to study the thermal shock and erosion behaviour of the coated samples. A supporting numerical analysis of the thermal behaviour of the coating under normal and off-normal heat loads is presented, focussing on the differences between electron beam and laser beam tests due to volumetric energy deposition. Some aspects of the applicability of plasma sprayed B 4 C coatings for first-wall protection in a next step device are discussed.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
