MoSi2 and ZrO2-MoSi2 coating were prepared by air plasma spraying.The friction and wear properties of two coatings at 1100℃ were studied and the wear mechanism was also analyzed by XRD and SEM technology.Results
show,with load increasing, the friction factor of MoSi2 and ZrO2-MoSi2 coating
reduces gradually.With the addition of nano-ZrO2 into MoSi2,the friction factor of MoSi2 coating reduces and the adhesion resistance is improved. With the load increasing, the wear mechanism of MoSi2 coating changes from adhesion wear to
brittle fracture, but the oxidation wear accompanies all along. The main wear
mechanism of 30%ZrO2-MoSi2 coating are oxidation wear and mild adhesive wear. When the load increases to 40N, the brittle flaking-off also exists. Nano-ZrO2 can reduce the brittle flaking-off of MoSi2 coating.