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Item Phase evolution and high-temperature wear behavior of non-equiatomic metastable CoCrNiTiMox HEA coatings fabricated by high-velocity oxy-fuel technique(Elsevier Ltd, 2023) Addepalli, S.N.; Joladarashi, S.; Ramesh, M.R.The current research aims to enhance the tribological performance of maraging steels at high temperatures by surface modification techniques. CoCrNiTiMox (x; molar fraction, x = 0.5, 1.5) high-entropy alloy (HEA) coatings with dense lamellar microstructures were deposited onto maraging steels using high-velocity oxy-fuel spray (HVOF). In order to achieve a uniform distribution of constituent elements for thermal spray deposition, mechanical alloying was employed to synthesize the HEA feedstock. The phases and microstructure of the synthesized HEA powder, as-sprayed coatings, and worn surfaces were examined using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The as-sprayed HEA coatings exhibited metastability, with a BCC phase solid solution, NiTiO3 spinel, and an intermetallic MoNi phase for CoCrNiTiMo0.5 and Co2Mo3 phase for CoCrNiTiMo1.5. The average microhardness of CoCrNiTiMo0.5 and CoCrNiTiMo1.5 HEA coatings were 841 ± 62 HV0.3 and 952 ± 23 HV0.3, respectively. The specific wear rate and friction coefficients of CoCrNiTiMox HEA coatings exhibited a decreasing trend with an increase in temperature, owing to the formation of tribofilms on the worn surface. X-ray diffraction studies revealed the formation of NiMoO4 spinel for CoCrNiTiMo0.5 and MoO2, Co3O4 phases for CoCrNiTiMo1.5 HEA at a wear temperature of 600 °C. The investigation of worn surfaces showed a transformation in wear mechanisms from abrasive wear at room temperature to oxidative wear with mild fatigue at elevated temperatures. © 2023 Elsevier LtdItem Microstructure, Mechanical Properties, and Tribological Properties of Fe-Based Composite Coatings Reinforced with WC-Co and Cr3C2(Springer, 2025) Chandramouli, T.V.; Joladarashi, S.; Ramesh, M.R.; Rahman, M.R.Fe-based (stainless steel 316L) coatings are widely employed in the aerospace, chemical processing, petrochemical, and marine industries owing to their low and stable price, excellent corrosion resistance, and durability. However, at elevated temperatures, their performance is limited due to wear. Thus, the current investigation incorporates tungsten carbide (WC-Co) and chromium carbide (Cr3C2) into the Fe-based coating to enhance its wear resistance at high temperatures. SS316L reinforced by 30% of WC-Co and Cr3C2 by mechanical mixture, then sprayed using high-velocity oxy fuel spraying method. Coating characteristics, such as microstructures and phase analysis, were measured using FESEM/EDS and XRD. Coating density, microhardness, and bond strength were examined by water immersion, Vickers indentation, and ASTM C-633 methods, respectively. A ball-on-disk tribometer was employed to conduct wear examination at various temperatures (25, 300, and 600 °C) and loads (10 and 30 N) against the alumina counter body. The wear rate and friction coefficient of SS316L-30%WC-Co decrease from 25 to 600 °C, while the wear rate of SS316L-30%Cr3C2 increases with temperature up to 300 °C and then decreases at 600 °C. The oxide phase adheres strongly to underlying surfaces forming a protective layer (Cr2O3, NiWO4, Fe2O3, and NiMO4), changing the mode of wear mechanism. At higher temperatures and loads, the coating exhibited oxidation modified adhesive wear, and coatings provide excellent wear resistance along with reduction in friction. This research provides a novel approach for future standardization and evaluation of coatings on metal alloys for industrial applications. © ASM International 2024.