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Thermal Barrier
THERMAL BARRIER COATINGS

Thermal Barrier Coatings (TBCs) are coatings that insulate a metal component (such as the gas turbine or
engines of an aircraft) and allow it to operate under extremely high temperatures.

Thermal barrier coatings are multilayer coatings consisting of a metallic bondcoat and ceramic topcoat
applied on the substrate of interest. The ceramic topcoat provides thermal protection in the form of a low
thermal conductivity, strain compliant, ceramic structure. The bondcoat yields increased adhesion by
providing thermal expansion matching, as well as acts as an oxidation barrier forming a slow growing oxide
such as aluminum oxide (the thermally grown oxide or TGO).

While thermal barrier coatings can be fabricated from a range of compositions, the ceramic topcoat must
have a low thermal conductivity (<2 W/m/K) and a high coefficient of thermal expansion match to the
substrate. The most common topcoat ceramic for thermal barrier coatings is 7 weight percent yttria stabilized
zirconia (7YSZ). 7YSZ has a good combination of low thermal conductivity, phase stability, and erosion
resistance. Common bondcoat materials include MCrAlY compositions and platinum group metal aluminides.

While the TBC bondcoat layer can be applied via chemical or physical deposition techniques, the ceramic
topcoat is generally applied by either electron beam-physical vapor deposition (EB-PVD) or plasma spray.
Both of these processes can generate strain compliant, low thermal conductivity, erosion resistant coatings
whose microstructures can be tailored for the desired application.

Benefits of thermal barrier coatings

TBCs offer a range of benefits that include:

Increased engine power

Reduction in fuel consumption
Improved thermal conductivity
Increased lifespan of parts
Protection from extreme temperatures

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Beat the heat

When operating under extreme high temperature, the structural material of your most critical components is
at risk for degradation. Thermal protection is needed to ensure both performance and durability. But we take
it one step further. With our line of nearly 100 thermal barrier coatings, we can protect and even extend the
operating life of your most critical components.

The best thermal barrier coating for your components

When finding the best solution for you, we first choose the optimal process for your part’s geometry and
material composition. We then select a coating material to meet your specifications. And if we don’t have the
best solution for your operation, we’ll develop it—designing proper sample characteristics and tailoring
coating microstructure and performance to meet your requirements.

COATING FAMILY PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

Aluminide Enhanced oxidation and corrosion resistance

EBPVD Thermal Barrier Coatings Low weight and high strain tolerance; used for advanced turbine
(TBCs) blades and vanes

High-temperature abradable Thermal insulation in high-temperature environments with gas path

coatings sealing

Low-density TBCs Thermal insulation

MCrAIY Enhanced oxidation and corrosion resistance

Thermal insulation, superior strain tolerance and optimal erosion

Zircoat™
resistance

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SOLVING CHALLENGES

Abrasion

Alternatives to Hard Chrome Plating

Corrosion

Erosion

Fouling

Galling

Oxidation

Print Quality

Print Roll Life

Release or Sticking

Thermal Barrier

Wear Resistant Coatings

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