Influence of N2 Partial Pressure on Structure and Mechanical Properties of TiAlN/Al2O3 Multilayers
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Experimental Section
3. Results and Discussion
3.1. Structural Characterizations
3.1.1. X-ray Diffraction Analysis
3.1.2. X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy Analysis
3.2. Mechanical Properties
3.2.1. Hardness and Elastic Modulus Analysis
3.2.2. Residual Stress Analysis
3.2.3. Loading-Unloading Curves Analysis
3.2.4. Scratch Test Analysis
4. Conclusions
Acknowledgments
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Yan, J.; Dong, L.; Gao, C.; Wang, N.; Li, D. Influence of N2 Partial Pressure on Structure and Mechanical Properties of TiAlN/Al2O3 Multilayers. Materials 2013, 6, 795-804. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma6030795
Yan J, Dong L, Gao C, Wang N, Li D. Influence of N2 Partial Pressure on Structure and Mechanical Properties of TiAlN/Al2O3 Multilayers. Materials. 2013; 6(3):795-804. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma6030795
Chicago/Turabian StyleYan, Jingyue, Lei Dong, Chongkuan Gao, Ning Wang, and Dejun Li. 2013. "Influence of N2 Partial Pressure on Structure and Mechanical Properties of TiAlN/Al2O3 Multilayers" Materials 6, no. 3: 795-804. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma6030795