chrome
Chromium is used in thermal spray applications (HVOF, HVAF, Flame Spray, Plasma Spray, Laser Cladding, Detonation Spray) for several key reasons:
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Corrosion Resistance: Chromium coatings provide excellent resistance to corrosion, particularly in harsh environments, making them ideal for protecting metal substrates.
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Wear Resistance: Chromium is hard and can significantly enhance the wear resistance of components, reducing the effects of abrasion and extending service life.
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High-Temperature Stability: Chromium can maintain its properties at elevated temperatures, which is beneficial in high-temperature applications like gas turbines.
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Surface Finish: Chromium coatings can improve the surface finish of components, providing a smooth and aesthetically pleasing appearance.
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Hard Chrome Plating: Thermal spray techniques can be used to apply hard chrome coatings, which are commonly used in industrial applications to restore worn surfaces and improve performance.
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Bonding: Chromium can improve the bonding characteristics of other coatings when applied as an intermediate layer, enhancing overall coating performance.
These properties make chromium an important material in thermal spray processes, especially in industries like aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing. If you have specific applications or details in mind, let me know!
PSD
Available powder particle size include -45+15µm, -53+20µm, -75/+20µm, -15+5µm, -25+10µm. Other customized PSD available upon request.
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