Table 2 Hardness, elastic recovery, nanowear and corrosion properties (Ecorr = corrosion potential and Icorr = corrosion current) of the films.
From: Robust tribo-mechanical and hot corrosion resistance of ultra-refractory Ta-Hf-C ternary alloy films
Sample | H (GPa) | Elastic recovery (%) | Nanowear volume (μm3) | Ecorr (V) | Icorr (µA/cm2) | Corrosion rate (μm/year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TaC | 12.3 ± 0.2 | 69 | 0.445 ± 0.03 | −0.087 ± 0.002 | 7.750 ± 0.004 | 206.5 ± 0.1 |
70TaC-30HfC | 24.6 ± 0.3 | 85 | 0.199 ± 0.02 | −0.19 ± 0.02 | 0.051 ± 0.002 | 13.43 ± 0.05 |
30TaC-70HfC | 26.2 ± 0.3 | 87 | 0.329 ± 0.03 | −0.16 ± 0.01 | 0.0022 ± 0.0001 | 0.058 ± 0.01 |
HfC | 18.5 ± 0.5 | 83 | 1.19 ± 0.1 | −0.020 ± 0.001 | 131.00 ± 0.01 | 3481 ± 30 |
