| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/R07981/01 |
| Title: |
Characterisation of Novel Cr-Cu-B-N Coatings For Wear Resistant Applications |
| Principal Investigator: |
Baker, Dr MA |
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| Department: |
Engineering and Physical Sciences |
| Organisation: |
University of Surrey |
| Scheme: |
Fast Stream |
| Starts: |
16 July 2001 |
Ends: |
15 January 2003 |
Value (£): |
62,208
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| Materials Characterisation |
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This proposal aims to link-in with EPSRC proposal GR/N 03495 by undertaking a detailed study of the microstructure and bonding of Cr-Cu-B-N nanocomposite coatings using TEM, XPS and EELS.In Grant No. GR/N 03495, M-Cu-B-N (M=Group VI metal) coatings are being deposited by sputtering and e-beam evaporation and characterised for their composition and mechanical properties. This investigation will concentrate on the Cr-Cu-N and Cr-Cu-B-N systems, and address important microstructural issues such as the determination of metastable phases, spatial distribution of the Cu phase and identification of the sites occupied by the N and B atoms. The results of this study will be correlated with the mechanical data to provide a deeper understanding of the relationship between composition, bonding, micostructure, and mechanical properties of these novel Cr-Cu-N and Cr-Cu-B-N nanocomposite coatings.The work is the first step towards the integration of analytical capabilities at Surrey which can provide crucial information on the nanostructure of functional coatings.
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