M.Balaceanu, M.Braic, V.Braic, G.Pavelescu, Properties of arc plasma deposited TiCN/ZrCN superlattices coatings, Surface & Coatings Technology, vol. 200/1-4 (2005) 1084-1087

Title: Properties of arc plasma deposited TiCN/ZrCN superlattices coatings

Abstract: Nanometer-scale multilayered TiCN/ZrCN hard coatings with bilayer periods ranging from 4.8 to 20 nm were deposited by the cathodic arc method. The elemental and phase composition, texture, bilayer period, microhardness, adhesion and tribological performance were investigated. The highest microhardness (similar to 35 GPa) and the best wear behavior were found for the TiCN/ZrCN multilayer with the bilayer period of about 10 nm

Key words: TiCN/ZrCN; superlattice coatings; cathodic arc deposition