EP0456847B1 - Method of producing a wear- and corrosion-resistant protective coating layer, composed of an austenitic steel alloy and so produced protective layer - Google Patents

Method of producing a wear- and corrosion-resistant protective coating layer, composed of an austenitic steel alloy and so produced protective layer Download PDF

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EP0456847B1
EP0456847B1 EP90109028A EP90109028A EP0456847B1 EP 0456847 B1 EP0456847 B1 EP 0456847B1 EP 90109028 A EP90109028 A EP 90109028A EP 90109028 A EP90109028 A EP 90109028A EP 0456847 B1 EP0456847 B1 EP 0456847B1
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
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    • C22METALLURGY; FERROUS OR NON-FERROUS ALLOYS; TREATMENT OF ALLOYS OR NON-FERROUS METALS
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    • C23COATING METALLIC MATERIAL; COATING MATERIAL WITH METALLIC MATERIAL; CHEMICAL SURFACE TREATMENT; DIFFUSION TREATMENT OF METALLIC MATERIAL; COATING BY VACUUM EVAPORATION, BY SPUTTERING, BY ION IMPLANTATION OR BY CHEMICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION, IN GENERAL; INHIBITING CORROSION OF METALLIC MATERIAL OR INCRUSTATION IN GENERAL
    • C23CCOATING METALLIC MATERIAL; COATING MATERIAL WITH METALLIC MATERIAL; SURFACE TREATMENT OF METALLIC MATERIAL BY DIFFUSION INTO THE SURFACE, BY CHEMICAL CONVERSION OR SUBSTITUTION; COATING BY VACUUM EVAPORATION, BY SPUTTERING, BY ION IMPLANTATION OR BY CHEMICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION, IN GENERAL
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    • C23COATING METALLIC MATERIAL; COATING MATERIAL WITH METALLIC MATERIAL; CHEMICAL SURFACE TREATMENT; DIFFUSION TREATMENT OF METALLIC MATERIAL; COATING BY VACUUM EVAPORATION, BY SPUTTERING, BY ION IMPLANTATION OR BY CHEMICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION, IN GENERAL; INHIBITING CORROSION OF METALLIC MATERIAL OR INCRUSTATION IN GENERAL
    • C23CCOATING METALLIC MATERIAL; COATING MATERIAL WITH METALLIC MATERIAL; SURFACE TREATMENT OF METALLIC MATERIAL BY DIFFUSION INTO THE SURFACE, BY CHEMICAL CONVERSION OR SUBSTITUTION; COATING BY VACUUM EVAPORATION, BY SPUTTERING, BY ION IMPLANTATION OR BY CHEMICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION, IN GENERAL
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    • C23COATING METALLIC MATERIAL; COATING MATERIAL WITH METALLIC MATERIAL; CHEMICAL SURFACE TREATMENT; DIFFUSION TREATMENT OF METALLIC MATERIAL; COATING BY VACUUM EVAPORATION, BY SPUTTERING, BY ION IMPLANTATION OR BY CHEMICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION, IN GENERAL; INHIBITING CORROSION OF METALLIC MATERIAL OR INCRUSTATION IN GENERAL
    • C23CCOATING METALLIC MATERIAL; COATING MATERIAL WITH METALLIC MATERIAL; SURFACE TREATMENT OF METALLIC MATERIAL BY DIFFUSION INTO THE SURFACE, BY CHEMICAL CONVERSION OR SUBSTITUTION; COATING BY VACUUM EVAPORATION, BY SPUTTERING, BY ION IMPLANTATION OR BY CHEMICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION, IN GENERAL
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    • C23CCOATING METALLIC MATERIAL; COATING MATERIAL WITH METALLIC MATERIAL; SURFACE TREATMENT OF METALLIC MATERIAL BY DIFFUSION INTO THE SURFACE, BY CHEMICAL CONVERSION OR SUBSTITUTION; COATING BY VACUUM EVAPORATION, BY SPUTTERING, BY ION IMPLANTATION OR BY CHEMICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION, IN GENERAL
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    • C23COATING METALLIC MATERIAL; COATING MATERIAL WITH METALLIC MATERIAL; CHEMICAL SURFACE TREATMENT; DIFFUSION TREATMENT OF METALLIC MATERIAL; COATING BY VACUUM EVAPORATION, BY SPUTTERING, BY ION IMPLANTATION OR BY CHEMICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION, IN GENERAL; INHIBITING CORROSION OF METALLIC MATERIAL OR INCRUSTATION IN GENERAL
    • C23CCOATING METALLIC MATERIAL; COATING MATERIAL WITH METALLIC MATERIAL; SURFACE TREATMENT OF METALLIC MATERIAL BY DIFFUSION INTO THE SURFACE, BY CHEMICAL CONVERSION OR SUBSTITUTION; COATING BY VACUUM EVAPORATION, BY SPUTTERING, BY ION IMPLANTATION OR BY CHEMICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION, IN GENERAL
    • C23C8/00Solid state diffusion of only non-metal elements into metallic material surfaces; Chemical surface treatment of metallic material by reaction of the surface with a reactive gas, leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, e.g. conversion coatings, passivation of metals
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  • the invention relates to the further development and perfection of the application of protective layers using spraying methods and heat treatments of the surface zone of a workpiece.
  • the invention relates to a method for producing a protective layer with high wear and corrosion resistance from an austenitic iron-based alloy on the surface of a component serving as a substrate by thermal spraying, submerged arc welding or laser treatment, and a protective layer produced by the method.
  • Austenitic steels with a very high nitrogen content can be produced using the pressure electro-slag remelting process (DESU process).
  • DESU process pressure electro-slag remelting process
  • the steel melt is kept under a nitrogen overpressure of 30 bar for a longer time and nitrogen is alloyed into the melt over silicon nitride. If such nitrogen-alloyed melts are cooled under pressure, the high, dissolved nitrogen content in the workpiece is retained. Forgings with nitrogen contents of 0.5 percent by weight can be produced. Higher nitrogen contents cannot be achieved by melt metallurgy, since correspondingly high silicon nitride additions have to be added to introduce nitrogen, which would lead to an excessively high Si content of the steel.
  • the embroidered components are characterized by a very high strength due to the interstitial nitrogen storage.
  • the melt of the austenitic steels is atomized in a gas atomization plant. If nitrogen is used as the atomizing gas, slight nitrogen nitriding (approx. 0.1-0.2% by weight) is achieved.
  • the nitrogen concentration of the powder can be determined by the hot isostatic pressing method described in patent DE-C-3624622 can be further increased. According to the process described there, nitrogen contents of over 1.2% by weight of nitrogen in the powder can be achieved.
  • thermo spraying processes The application of surface layers of all kinds from metallic and / or ceramic materials by numerous so-called “thermal spraying processes” is known per se from many publications. These include flame spraying, plasma spraying, high-speed flame spraying, etc.
  • the materials that are to build up the surface layer are fed to the corresponding apparatus in wire, strip and powder form as starting materials. Also worth mentioning are the methods that use a laser beam as the energy source for heating and melting the materials.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a protective layer of this type and a method for its production, the protective layer having improved mechanical properties, in particular at higher temperatures and being mechanically and chemically stable in the long term, and the method being inexpensively reproducible and feasible with simple means is.
  • FIG. 2 schematically shows the method and the device for embroidering and for applying the protective layer.
  • 10 is Fe / Cr / Mn powder (not containing nitrogen), which serves as the starting material in the present case.
  • 11 shows the feed of the Fe / Cr / Mn powder (indicated by the vertical arrow) into the hot isostatic press.
  • FIG. 12 is an open container for the heat treatment of the powders.
  • 13 means the supply of nitrogen N2 to the container 12 for the nitrogen nitrogen 10.
  • the reference numeral 15 means Fe / Cr / Mn / N powder (containing nitrogen) and the vertical arrow 16 the supply of this powder to the device 3 (spray gun).
  • the remaining reference numerals 1, 2, 6, 7, 8 correspond to those in FIG. 1.
  • Figure 3 relates to the method and apparatus using nitrogenous powder and a high speed flame spray gun.
  • Reference numerals 1, 2, 7, 8, 15 and 16 are the same as in Figures 1 and 2 and can be seen from the latter.
  • 17 is a high-speed flame spray gun which has a mixing chamber 18 for generating a fuel-oxygen mixture and a combustion chamber 19.
  • 20 is the fuel supply (symbols H2; CH4) and 21 is the oxygen supply (symbol 02).
  • other hydrocarbons propane, propylene, etc.
  • 22 represents the inert powder propellant gas, which usually consists of nitrogen (symbol N2) or a nitrogen / argon mixture (symbol N2 / Ar).
  • the supply of the gaseous media is indicated by arrows.
  • Fig. 4 shows the method and the device using nitrogen-containing powder and a submerged arc.
  • the component 1 is covered with a loose powder fill 23 made of Fe / Cr / Mn / N powder. Under this powder layer, a hidden arc 25 burns between non-consumable tungsten electrodes 24.
  • the process is somewhat similar to submerged arc welding, with the difference that here instead of the consumable wire that forms the weld metal as electrodes, tungsten rods and instead of the slag-forming inert powder, metal powder that forms the surface layer forms, is provided.
  • the remaining reference symbols s. Figures 1 and 3.
  • FIG. 5 schematically shows the method and the device using a nitrogen-containing wire and a wire flame spray gun.
  • the reference numerals 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 20 and 21 are explained in Figs. 1 and 3.
  • 26 is a common wire flame spray gun into which an Fe / Cr / Mn / N wire 27 is axially inserted.
  • 28 represents the supply of an Fe / Cr / Mn / N wire to be melted.
  • 29 are the liquid metal particles which are thrown onto the surface of the component 1 to be coated.
  • FIG. 6 relates to the method and the device using nitrogen-containing sheathed wires as electrodes and an open arc.
  • spray wires made of solid Fe / Cr / Mn / N steel with a high nitrogen content can be used.
  • the wire electrode 30 made of sheathed wire is again shown enlarged in longitudinal section in the figure below.
  • the sheath wire is composed of a core made of Fe / Cr / Mn / N powder with a comparatively high nitrogen content and a sheath made of a ductile metal or plastic.
  • 33 represents the supply of the sheathed wire 30 to be melted.
  • the open arc 34 burns.
  • 35 is the atomizing nozzle through which the atomizing propellant gas 36 is supplied (arrow N2). All other reference numerals correspond to those of the previous figures.
  • FIG. 7 shows the method and device using non-nitrogen-containing powder and subsequently embroidering the porous surface layer.
  • the picture above shows the coating process using the example of a roller.
  • the non-nitrogen-containing Fe / Cr / Mn / powder 10 is sprayed onto the component by means of a spray gun, and a surface layer 37 is produced in this way.
  • the middle picture shows the embroidery process.
  • the coated component is in a furnace 38 for isothermal annealing in a nitrogen atmosphere.
  • 39 is the supply of nitrogen for embroidering the surface layer 37 (symbol and arrow N2).
  • 40 represents the nitrogen washing around the surface layer (trajectories with arrow).
  • the nitrogen partial pressure pN2 is indicated by arrows.
  • the lower picture shows the embroidery process in the case of the continuous embroidery process in longitudinal section.
  • the horizontal arrow indicates the feed direction.
  • 41 is an annular heating device (induction coil, resistance elements), which are flanked by annular annular shower heads 42. The latter serve to wash around the porous surface layer 37 for the purpose of nitriding. That way similar to a zone annealing process, the protective layer 2 is formed at the outlet from the heating device 41.
  • FIG. 8 shows the method and the device using nitrogen-containing powder and a laser beam as a thermal energy source.
  • a vertical laser beam 43 (symbol hv) is applied to the surface of component 1.
  • Feed 16 of the nitrogen-containing Fe / Cr / Mn / N powder 15 takes place obliquely to the laser beam 43 via the feed pipe 44.
  • the laser melting zone 45 is formed, which provides the protective layer 2 after solidification.
  • the direction of advance of component 1 is indicated by a horizontal arrow.
  • FIG. 9 shows the method and the device of a plant for hot isostatic pressing for the purpose of embroidering and surface compaction.
  • the upper picture shows the component after the porous surface layer 37 made of Fe / Cr / Mn (not containing nitrogen) has been applied.
  • the picture below shows the combined embroidery and compaction process.
  • 46 is a furnace and at the same time a pressure vessel for hot isostatic pressing and for embroidering the coated component.
  • 47 represents the supply of nitrogen (symbol N2 and arrow) for hot isostatic feeding.
  • the process is represented by the symbols pN2 with arrow for the nitrogen partial pressure.
  • the latter can be 1-2000 bar, the temperature between 400 and 1100 ° C.
  • a container of 1200 mm diameter and 3000 mm length made of steel intended for chemical processes with chloride-containing media was provided with a wear and corrosion-resistant protective layer 2 made of an austenitic material by plasma spraying on the inside (see substrate).
  • the metal powder 4 was injected into the device 3 - in the present case a plasma torch - and propellant 6 (in the present case an N2 / Ar mixture) with the aid of an inert gas shield 8 made of nitrogen in droplet form onto the substrate.
  • the plasma flame had a temperature of 10,000 ° C and the speed of the gas jet was approx. 100 m / s.
  • the metal particles were nitrided up to a nitrogen content of approx. 0.2% by weight.
  • the thickness of the protective layer 2 averaged 0.3 mm.
  • the connected load of the device 3 (plasma torch) was 80 kW, the coating capacity approx. 4 kg / h.
  • Example 1 A container according to Example 1 was coated on the inside. In principle, the procedure was as in Example 1.
  • the metal powder 4 had the same Composition. However, pure nitrogen was used as the propellant gas (carrier gas) 6 and the process was carried out completely under a nitrogen atmosphere in a protective gas chamber 9 under a pressure of 1.5 bar.
  • the nitrogen content of the protective layer 2 averaged 0.4% by weight.
  • a roller for the textile industry of 90 mm in diameter and 1100 mm in length made of low-alloy steel was provided with a protective layer 2 on its surface by plasma spraying.
  • a powder of similar composition and grain size - as described under Example 1 - was used as the starting material.
  • the non-nitrogen-containing powder was first subjected to a pressure heat treatment in a container 12 in a hot isostatic press with the supply of nitrogen 13. This treatment consisted of annealing at temperatures between 350 and 850 ° C for 1 hour and a pressure of 1.5-10 bar under a nitrogen atmosphere.
  • the embroidered powder was then conveyed as Fe / Cr / Mn / N powder 15 into a low-energy flame spray gun 3. Nitrogen was used as the partial gas 6. The gas velocity was approx.
  • the flame spray temperature approx. 2000 ° C.
  • the average thickness of the protective layer 2 reached the value of 0.5 mm.
  • the application rate was approx. 5 kg / h.
  • An average amount of nitrogen of 2.8% by weight could be determined analytically on the finished protective layer 2.
  • Example 3 a roller was provided with a protective layer 2.
  • the starting powder became 10 Fe / Cr / Mn for 2 hours in a hot isostatic press Subjected nitrogen atmosphere under a pressure of 5 bar at a temperature of 600 ° C.
  • the finished protective layer had a nitrogen content of 3.2% by weight.
  • a plate cylinder (cf. substrate 1) for a printing machine was provided with a protective layer 2 by high-speed flame spraying ("Jet Kote process").
  • the plate cylinder was made of steel and had a diameter of 275 mm and a length of 1700 mm.
  • the high-speed flame spray gun 17 was operated with propane (see fuel supply 20) and with oxygen (see oxygen supply 21). The flame temperature was approx. 2400 ° C. Nitrogen was used as the propellant gas (carrier gas) 22. Particle speeds of over 500 m / s were achieved in the metal / gas jet 7.
  • a protective gas shield 8 made of nitrogen was additionally used.
  • the contract performance was approx. 5 kg / h.
  • the protective layer 2 had a thickness of 0.8 mm and had a nitrogen content of 0.65% by weight.
  • a 30 mm thick steel plate (austenitic, corrosion-resistant steel) was provided with a 2 mm thick protective layer 2.
  • the submerged arc welding process using non-consumable tungsten electrodes 24 was used for this purpose.
  • the height of the loose powder chute averaged 6-8 mm.
  • a protective gas shield 8 made of nitrogen was used.
  • the current of the arc was approx. 160 amperes, the feed approx. 200 mm / min.
  • a welding bead of approx. 8 mm width was achieved.
  • the protective layer 2 had an average nitrogen content of 1.05% by weight.
  • a roller (substrate 1) was coated by the wire flame spraying process.
  • the ingot of the composition according to. Example 5 produced by rolling and drawing a wire of about 3 mm in diameter.
  • the wire flame spray gun 26 was operated with methane as fuel (20) and oxygen (21). The flame temperature was approx. 2200 ° C, the application rate 5 kg / h. Nitrogen was used as propellant 6. The gas speed was approximately 200 m / s. The nitrogen content of the 1.2 mm thick protective layer 2 was 0.6% by weight on average.
  • a roller (substrate 1) was provided with a wear-resistant protective layer 2 of 3 mm in thickness by the wire spraying method by arc spraying.
  • the roller intended for the paper industry had a diameter of 1800 mm and a length of 5000 mm and was made of a low-alloy steel.
  • Wire electrodes 30 made of a sheath wire of 3.2 mm outer diameter were used.
  • the core 31 of the sheathed wire consisting of pressed Fe / Cr / Mn / N powder with 1.2% by weight of nitrogen, had a diameter of 2.0 mm.
  • the sleeve 32 which had a wall thickness of 0.6 mm, consisted of a ductile iron with a very low carbon content.
  • the open arc 34 was charged with an atomizing propellant 36 supplied through an atomizing nozzle 35. Nitrogen was used for this. The whole thing was encased by a double protective shield 8. The material application rate was approx. 15 kg / h at a current of 150 A. With a nitrogen content of the core 31 of 1.2% by weight, the nitrogen content of the protective layer 2 was still 0.75% by weight on average.
  • a steel cylinder 500 mm in diameter and 3000 mm in length was coated using the flame spraying process.
  • a non-nitrogen-containing Fe / Cr / Mn powder 10 with approximately 18% by weight chromium and approximately 18% by weight manganese was used as the starting material.
  • the porous surface layer 37 had an average thickness of 2 mm and had a porosity of approximately 10% by weight.
  • the coated steel cylinder was placed in a gas-tight annealing furnace 38 and for 3 hours exposed to a flowing nitrogen atmosphere under a partial pressure pN2 of 0.5 bar.
  • the supply 39 of nitrogen was from the side and care was taken to ensure that the surface layer was flushed with nitrogen 40 on all sides.
  • the annealing temperature was 750 ° C. and was kept constant (isothermal annealing).
  • the nitrogen content of the finished protective layer was determined to be 0.6% by weight.
  • a steel cylinder was coated according to example 9.
  • the porous surface layer 37 was then embroidered on by the continuous process.
  • the steel cylinder (substrate 1) was passed through a heating device 41 flanked by annular nitrogen showers 42 and consisting of an induction coil.
  • the surface layer 37 was brought to a temperature of 1000 ° C. in a short time.
  • the feed was 60 mm / min.
  • the average residence time was 2 minutes.
  • the nitrogen content of the finished protective layer reached the value of 0.4% by weight.
  • the coating was alternatively carried out by the plasma spray process. After embroidering in a continuous process, practically the same results were achieved.
  • a plate made of low-alloy steel with a thickness of 15 mm was coated with nitrogen-containing Fe / Cr / Mn / N powder 15 via a powder feed tube 44 and locally melted and coated with the aid of a laser beam 43.
  • the powder in the laser melting zone 45 was firmly connected to the substrate 1 by melt metallurgy. With a nitrogen content of approx. 1% by weight of the powder 15, the nitrogen content of the finished protective layer was due to the high cooling rate still 0.8% by weight on average.
  • the feed was 80 mm / min.
  • a roller 80 mm in diameter and 1200 mm in length was provided with a porous surface layer 37 made of Fe / Cr / Mn (not containing nitrogen) by the flame spraying process.
  • the component 1 was then placed in a hot isostatic press 46 and compressed by embroidering under pressure with the supply of nitrogen as compressed gas under 10 bar at a temperature of 700.degree. The process took 1 hour.
  • the result was a protective layer 1.2 mm thick with a nitrogen content of 1.1% by weight.
  • a plasma-sprayed surface layer 37 was assumed. The result was similar.
  • the invention is not restricted to the exemplary embodiments.
  • the process for producing a protective layer with high wear and corrosion resistance from an austenitic iron-based alloy on the surface of a component serving as a substrate by thermal spraying is carried out by selecting the parameters such that the protective layer in its final state has a nitrogen content of at least 0. 2% by weight, the starting material used being an austenitic powder produced by atomizing a liquid metal jet by means of a gas jet and by low-energy flame spraying or by high-speed flame spraying or by plasma spraying under nitrogen or a nitrogen / argon mixture as propellant gas onto the surface of the component is applied and preferably a powder with 18% by weight of chromium and 18% by weight of manganese is used as the starting material.
  • the powder is obtained by annealing in a nitrogen atmosphere before Spraying brought to a nitrogen content of 1.2 wt .-%, wherein it is preferably nitrided with a particle size of 5-45 microns in bulk and for at least 1 hour under a pressure of 1-1000 bar at a temperature of 300 -800 ° C exposed to a still nitrogen atmosphere and brought to the nitrogen content of 1.2 wt .-%, cooled and sieved.
  • the procedure is advantageously such that nitrogen-containing powder is used as the starting material and is applied to the surface of the component by the high-speed flame spraying method at a speed of at least 400 m / s or is applied to the surface of the component by the submerged arc welding method that instead of the consumable welding wire a non-consumable tungsten electrode or a plasma torch under a protective gas or nitrogen atmosphere and instead of the slag-forming ceramic powder, the nitrogen-containing iron-based alloy powder is used.
  • a nitrogen-containing wire made of a block or ingot of 1.5-4 mm diameter is used as the starting material and after the wire spraying process by flame spraying or arc spraying under nitrogen, forming gas or a nitrogen / argon mixture onto the surface of the Component applied or that a sheath wire consisting of a core of nitrogen-containing austenitic metal powder and a jacket made of a ductile metal or an alloy or a plastic is used and is applied to the surface of the component by the wire spraying method by arc spraying.
  • the component is first coated with a powder of an ordinary, non-nitrogenous material by the plasma spraying process or by the high-speed flame spraying process and then the coated workpiece in an oven under a nitrogen atmosphere annealed under isothermal conditions or sent through an inductive or resistance heating device according to the continuous flow principle, in which case the surface is continuously annealed for 3-20 seconds at a temperature of 700-900 ° C and the annealing zone is simultaneously flushed with nitrogen.
  • the procedure is advantageously such that nitrogen-containing powder of an iron-based alloy is applied to the surface of the component by means of a laser beam, in such a way that the surface and the powder particles are easily melted by the laser beam and the surface coated in this way is cooled rapidly by heat removal after the Is subjected to the inside of the workpiece.
  • the component is provided with a porous surface layer by thermal spraying with an ordinary, non-nitrogen-containing material and the surface of the coated workpiece is then subsequently compressed and nitrided using nitrogen as compressed gas by hot isostatic pressing.
  • the component is coated by plasma spraying under a nitrogen gas jacket, by only bringing the molten metal particles into contact with nitrogen and thereby loading them with the necessary nitrogen content, the plasma spraying preferably being carried out in a protective gas chamber under a pressure of 0.5 bar nitrogen is carried out.

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Verschleiß- und korrosionsfeste Schutzschichten hoher mechanischer Festigkeit zur Verbesserung der Oberflächeneigenschaften von Bauteilen. Oberflächentechnologie.Wear and corrosion-resistant protective layers with high mechanical strength to improve the surface properties of components. Surface technology.

Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf die Weiterentwicklung und Vervollkommnung des Aufbringens von Schutzschichten unter Heranziehung von Spritzverfahren und Wärmebehandlungen der Oberflächenzone eines Werkstückes.The invention relates to the further development and perfection of the application of protective layers using spraying methods and heat treatments of the surface zone of a workpiece.

Im engeren Sinne betrifft die Erfindung ein Verfahren zur Herstellung einer Schutzschicht mit hohem Verschleiß- und Korrosionswiderstand aus einer austenitischen Eisenbasislegierung auf der Oberfläche eines als Substrat dienenden Bauteiles durch thermisches Spritzen, Unterpulver-Lichtbogenschweißen oder Laserbehandlung sowie eine nach dem Verfahren hergestellte Schutzschicht.In a narrower sense, the invention relates to a method for producing a protective layer with high wear and corrosion resistance from an austenitic iron-based alloy on the surface of a component serving as a substrate by thermal spraying, submerged arc welding or laser treatment, and a protective layer produced by the method.

Stand der TechnikState of the art

Durch das Druck-Elektroschlacke-Umschmelzverfahren (DESU-Verfahren) lassen sich austenitische Stähle mit sehr hohem Stickstoffgehalt herstellen. Dazu wird die Stahlschmelze unter 30 bar Stickstoffüberdruck für längere Zeit gehalten und Stickstoff wird der Schmelze über Siliziumnitrid zulegiert. Wenn solche stickstofflegierten Schmelzen unter Druck abgekühlt werden, bleibt der hohe, gelöste Stickstoffgehalt im Werkstück erhalten. Es lassen sich Schmiedestücke mit Stickstoffgehalten von 0,5 Gewichtsprozent herstellen. Höhere Stickstoffgehalte lassen sich schmelzmetallurgisch nicht realisieren, da zur Einbringung von Stickstoff entsprechend hohe Silizium-Nitrid-Zugaben beigemischt werden müssen, die zu einem zu hohen Si-Gehalt des Stahles führen würden. Die aufgestickten Bauteile zeichnen sich durch eine sehr hohe Festigkeit infolge der interstitiellen Stickstoffeinlagerung aus. Mit steigendem Stickstoffgehalt nimmt sowohl die Streckgrenze als auch die Zugfestigkeit linear zu. Die Zähigkeit des Werkstoffes wird mit zunehmendem Stickstoffgehalt nicht reduziert. Die Festigkeit dieser Werkstoffklasse, definiert als das Produkt aus der Streckgrenze und der Bruchzähigkeit, ist höher als bei allen herkömmlichen Stählen. Wichtig für den technischen Einsatz dieser Werkstoffe ist aber eine weitere Eigenschaft, und zwar ihre hervorragende Spannungsrißkorrosionsbeständigkeit. Es zeigt sich dabei, daß der Stickstoff als Legierungselement eine Schutzwirkung übernimmt, wie sie bisher nur vom Chrom her bekannt ist.Austenitic steels with a very high nitrogen content can be produced using the pressure electro-slag remelting process (DESU process). For this purpose, the steel melt is kept under a nitrogen overpressure of 30 bar for a longer time and nitrogen is alloyed into the melt over silicon nitride. If such nitrogen-alloyed melts are cooled under pressure, the high, dissolved nitrogen content in the workpiece is retained. Forgings with nitrogen contents of 0.5 percent by weight can be produced. Higher nitrogen contents cannot be achieved by melt metallurgy, since correspondingly high silicon nitride additions have to be added to introduce nitrogen, which would lead to an excessively high Si content of the steel. The embroidered components are characterized by a very high strength due to the interstitial nitrogen storage. As the nitrogen content increases, both the yield strength and the tensile strength increase linearly. The toughness of the material is not reduced with increasing nitrogen content. The strength of this class of materials, defined as the product of the yield strength and fracture toughness, is higher than that of all conventional steels. Another property is important for the technical use of these materials, namely their excellent stress corrosion cracking resistance. It turns out that the nitrogen as an alloying element takes on a protective effect that has only hitherto been known from chromium.

Neben der schmelzmetallurgischen Herstellung durch das beschriebene DESU-Verfahren gibt es die pulvermetallurgische Herstellung. Dazu wird die Schmelze der austenitischen Stähle in einer Gas-Atomisierungsanlage verdüst. Wenn als Atomisierungsgas Stickstoff verwendet wird, wird eine leichte Aufstickung des Pulvers (ca. 0,1-0,2 Gew.-%) erzielt. Die Stickstoffkonzentration des Pulvers kann durch das im Patent DE-C-3624622 beschriebene heiß-isostatische Preßverfahren weiter erhöht werden. Nach dem dort beschriebenenen Verfahren lassen sich Stickstoffgehalte von über 1,2 Gew.-% Stickstoff im Pulver erzielen.In addition to the melting metallurgical production using the DESU process described, there is also powder metallurgical production. For this purpose, the melt of the austenitic steels is atomized in a gas atomization plant. If nitrogen is used as the atomizing gas, slight nitrogen nitriding (approx. 0.1-0.2% by weight) is achieved. The nitrogen concentration of the powder can be determined by the hot isostatic pressing method described in patent DE-C-3624622 can be further increased. According to the process described there, nitrogen contents of over 1.2% by weight of nitrogen in the powder can be achieved.

Das Aufbringen von Oberflächenschichten aller Art aus metallischen und/oder keramischen Werkstoffen durch zahlreiche sog. "thermische Spritzverfahren" ist an sich aus vielen Veröffentlichungen bekannt. Darunter zählen das Flammspritzen, Plasmaspritzen, Hochgeschwindigkeitsflammspritzen usw. Als Ausgangsmaterialien werden die Werkstoffe, die die Oberflächenschicht aufbauen sollen, sowohl in Draht-, Band-wie in Pulverform dem entsprechenden Apparat zugeführt. Außerdem sind die Verfahren zu erwähnen, die als Energiequelle zum Erhitzen und Schmelzen der Werkstoffe einen Laserstrahl benutzen.The application of surface layers of all kinds from metallic and / or ceramic materials by numerous so-called "thermal spraying processes" is known per se from many publications. These include flame spraying, plasma spraying, high-speed flame spraying, etc. The materials that are to build up the surface layer are fed to the corresponding apparatus in wire, strip and powder form as starting materials. Also worth mentioning are the methods that use a laser beam as the energy source for heating and melting the materials.

Zum Stand der Technik werden die folgenden Druckschriften zitiert:

  • DE-C-3624622
  • J.J. Kaiser, R.A. Miller, "Inert gas improves arc-sprayed coatings" Advanced Materials & Processes, 12/89, S. 37-40
  • W.E. Stanton, "Metal spraying unter protective atmospheres" The Engineers Digest, 20 No. 11, 1959, S. 445-447
  • J. Foct, A. Hendry, "High Nitrogen Steels, HNS 88" Proceedings of the international conference, Lille, Frankreich, 18.-20.Mai 1988, The Institute of Metals 1989
  • G. Stein, J. Menzel "Nitrogen-Alloyed-Steels for High-Strength and High-Temperature Applications in Steam Turbines" 2. International Congress on High Nitrogen Steels, Aachen 1990 (erscheint demnächst)
Aus dem Artikel von Magome et al. in Hyomen Gijutsu (Surface Technics, Japan), Bd. 40, Seiten 341 bis 343 mit dem Titel "Merkmale des unter Stickstoffatmosphäre gebildeten Flammspritzüberzuges aus Edelstahl" ist es bekannt, Stickstoffgas anstelle von Druckluft zur Beschleunigung der Partikel beim Flammspritzen (Flüssigstrahlmethode) zu verwenden.The following publications are cited regarding the prior art:
  • DE-C-3624622
  • JJ Kaiser, RA Miller, "Inert gas improves arc-sprayed coatings" Advanced Materials & Processes, 12/89, pp. 37-40
  • WE Stanton, "Metal spraying under protective atmospheres" The Engineers Digest, 20 No. 11, 1959, pp. 445-447
  • J. Foct, A. Hendry, "High Nitrogen Steels, HNS 88" Proceedings of the international conference, Lille, France, May 18-20, 1988, The Institute of Metals 1989
  • G. Stein, J. Menzel "Nitrogen Alloyed Steels for High-Strength and High-Temperature Applications in Steam Turbines" 2nd International Congress on High Nitrogen Steels, Aachen 1990 (coming soon)
From the article by Magome et al. in Hyomen Gijutsu (Surface Technics, Japan), vol. 40, pages 341 to 343 with the title "Features of the stainless steel flame spray coating formed under a nitrogen atmosphere", it is known to use nitrogen gas instead of compressed air to accelerate the particles during flame spraying (liquid jet method) .

Bei den entsprechenden Versuchen wurde erkannt, daß derartig hergestellt Flammspritzüberzüge strukturell verbessert sind und eine erhöhte Korrosionsbeständigkeit aufweisen. Dies wurde zurückgeführt auf die Bildung verminderter und dünnerer Oxide beim Flammspritzen, da der störende Einfluß des Luftsauerstoffs weitgehend vermieden werden kann.In the corresponding tests, it was recognized that flame spray coatings produced in this way are structurally improved and have increased corrosion resistance. This was attributed to the formation of reduced and thinner oxides during flame spraying, since the disturbing influence of atmospheric oxygen can largely be avoided.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Schutzschicht dieses Typs und ein Verfahren zu deren Herstellung zu schaffen, wobei die Schutzsschicht verbesserte mechanische Eigenschaften, insbesondere bei höheren Temperaturen aufweist und langfristig mechanisch und chemisch stabil ist, und das Verfahren kostengünstig reproduzierbar und mit einfachen Mittel durchführbar ist.The invention has for its object to provide a protective layer of this type and a method for its production, the protective layer having improved mechanical properties, in particular at higher temperatures and being mechanically and chemically stable in the long term, and the method being inexpensively reproducible and feasible with simple means is.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß mit den Merkmalen der Ansprüche 1, 13, 14 und 15 gelöst.This object is achieved with the features of claims 1, 13, 14 and 15.

Vorteilhafte Ausführungsformen ergeben sich aus den abhängigen Ansprüchen.Advantageous embodiments result from the dependent claims.

Weg zur Ausführung der ErfindungWay of carrying out the invention

Die Erfindung wird durch die nachfolgenden, durch Figuren näher erläuterten Ausführungsbeispiele beschrieben.The invention is described by the following exemplary embodiments, which are explained in more detail by means of figures.

Dabei zeigt:

Fig. 1
Das Verfahrensprinzip allgemein sowie eine schematische Darstellung einer Pulverspritzvorrichtung mit Stickstoff-Schutzmantel oder alternativ zusätzlich allseitiger Schutzgasatmospäre
Fig. 2
Das Verfahren sowie die Vorrichtung zur Aufstickung der Spritzpulver und zum Aufbringen der Schutzschicht
Fig. 3
Das Verfahren sowie die Vorrichtung unter Verwendung von stickstoffhaltigem Pulver und einer Hochgeschwindigkeits-Flammspritzpistole
Fig. 4
Das Verfahren und die Vorrichtung unter Verwendung von stickstoffhaltigem Pulver und einem Unterpulver-Lichtbogen
Fig. 5
Das Verfahren und die Vorrichtung unter Verwendung eines stickstoffhaltigen Drahtes und einer Draht-Flammspritzpistole
Fig. 6
Das Verfahren und die Vorrichtung unter Verwendung von stickstoffhaltigen Hülldrähten als Elektroden und einem offenen Lichtbogen. Alternativ: Spritzdraht aus massivem, aufgesticktem austenitischen Stahldraht
Fig. 7
Das Verfahren und die Vorrichtung unter Verwendung von nicht stickstoffhaltigem Pulver und nachträglicher Aufstickung der porösen Oberflächenschicht
Fig. 8
Das Verfahren und die Vorrichtung unter Verwendung von stickstoffhaltigem Pulver und einem Laserstrahl als thermischer Energiequelle
Fig. 9
Das Verfahren und die Vorrichtung einer Anlage zum heißisostatischen Pressen zwecks Aufstickens und Oberflächenverdichtens
Fig. 1 zeigt das Verfahrensprinzip allgemein sowie eine schematische Darstellung einer Pulverspritzvorrichtung. Alternativ: Zusätzlich allseitige Schutzgas-Atmosphäre aus Stickstoff. 1 ist das zu beschichtende, als Substrat dienende Bauteil, im vorliegenden Fall am Beispiel einer Walze oder Trommel. 2 ist die verschleiß- und korrosionsfeste metallische Schutzschicht. Die Figur zeigt den Beginn des Aufbringens der Schutzschicht 2 auf das Bauteil 1. 3 stellt die Vorrichtung zum thermischen Aufbringen der thermischen Schutzschicht ganz allgemein dar. Das Bezugszeichen 3 steht prinzipiell für jede Art Vorrichtung (Spritzpistole, Plasmabrenner, Lichtbogen usw.). Im vorliegenden Fall gilt die Figur speziell für die Flammspritzpistole. Das Bezugszeichen 4 steht für das Metallpulver allgemein. 5 bedeutet die durch einen Pfeil markierte Zuführung der Metallpulver allgemein. 6 ist das Treibgas (Trägergas), dessen Strömungsrichtung durch einen Pfeil angedeutet ist. Als Treibgas kommen allgemein Stickstoff oder eine Stickstoff-/Argon-Mischung (Symbole N₂ bzw. N₂/Ar) infrage. 7 stellt den Metall-/Gasstrahl dar, der auf die Oberfläche des Bauteils 1 aufgeschleudert wird. 8 ist ein Schutzgasschild, durch Pfeile mit dem Symbol N₂ angedeutet. Alternativ besteht der Schutzgasschild aus einer Stickstoff-/Edelgasmischung oder aus einem reinen Edelgas. Mit dem Bezugszeichen 9 ist alternativ eine Schutzgaskammer angedeutet (strichpunktierte Kursivlinie am Beispiel eines Behälters unter Verwendung von Stickstoff als Schutzgas).It shows:
Fig. 1
The principle of the method in general and a schematic representation of a powder spraying device with a nitrogen protective jacket or, alternatively, an all-round protective gas atmosphere
Fig. 2
The method and the device for embroidering the wettable powder and for applying the protective layer
Fig. 3
The method and apparatus using nitrogen-containing powder and a high speed flame spray gun
Fig. 4
The method and apparatus using nitrogen-containing powder and a submerged arc
Fig. 5
The method and apparatus using a nitrogen-containing wire and a wire flame spray gun
Fig. 6
The method and the device using nitrogen-containing sheathed wires as electrodes and an open arc. Alternatively: spray wire made of solid, embroidered austenitic steel wire
Fig. 7
The method and the device using non-nitrogen-containing powder and subsequently embroidering the porous surface layer
Fig. 8
The method and apparatus using nitrogen-containing powder and a laser beam as a thermal energy source
Fig. 9
The method and the device of a plant for hot isostatic pressing for embroidering and surface compacting
Fig. 1 shows the principle of the method in general and a schematic representation of a powder spraying device. Alternatively: In addition, all-round protective gas atmosphere made of nitrogen. 1 is the component to be coated, serving as a substrate, in the present case using the example of a roller or drum. 2 is the wear and corrosion resistant metallic protective layer. The figure shows the beginning of the application of the protective layer 2 to the component 1. 3 shows the device for the thermal application of the thermal protective layer in general. The reference number 3 basically stands for any type of device (spray gun, plasma torch, arc, etc.). In the present case, the figure applies specifically to the flame spray gun. The reference numeral 4 stands for the metal powder in general. 5 generally means the supply of the metal powder marked by an arrow. 6 is the propellant gas (carrier gas), the direction of flow of which is indicated by an arrow. Nitrogen or a nitrogen / argon mixture (symbols N₂ or N₂ / Ar) are generally considered as propellant. 7 shows the metal / gas jet that is thrown onto the surface of the component 1. 8 is a protective gas shield, indicated by arrows with the symbol N₂. Alternatively, the shielding shield consists of a nitrogen / rare gas mixture or a pure rare gas. The reference numeral 9 alternatively indicates a protective gas chamber (dash-dotted italic line using the example of a container using nitrogen as the protective gas).

In Fig. 2 ist das Verfahren sowie die Vorrichtung zur Aufstickung und zum Aufbringen der Schutzschicht schematisch dargestellt. 10 ist Fe/Cr/Mn-Pulver (nicht stickstoffhaltig), das im vorliegenden Fall als Ausgangsmaterial dient. 11 stellt die Zufuhr des Fe/Cr/Mn-Pulvers (durch vertikalen Pfeil angedeutet) in die heißisostatische Presse dar. 12 ist ein offener Behälter zur Wärmebehandlung der Pulver. 13 bedeutet die Zufuhr von Stickstoff N₂ zum Behälter 12 zwecks Aufstickung des Pulvers 10. 14 ist die heißisostatische Presse (Stickstoffdruck 1-2000 bar, T = 400-1100 °C). Das Bezugszeichen 15 bedeutet Fe/Cr/Mn/N-Pulver (stickstoffhaltig) und der vertikale Pfeil 16 die Zufuhr dieses Pulvers zur Vorrichtung 3 (Spritzpistole). Die übrigen Bezugszeichen 1, 2, 6, 7, 8 stimmen mit denjenigen der Figur 1 überein.2 schematically shows the method and the device for embroidering and for applying the protective layer. 10 is Fe / Cr / Mn powder (not containing nitrogen), which serves as the starting material in the present case. 11 shows the feed of the Fe / Cr / Mn powder (indicated by the vertical arrow) into the hot isostatic press. FIG. 12 is an open container for the heat treatment of the powders. 13 means the supply of nitrogen N₂ to the container 12 for the nitrogen nitrogen 10. 14 is the hot isostatic press (nitrogen pressure 1-2000 bar, T = 400-1100 ° C). The reference numeral 15 means Fe / Cr / Mn / N powder (containing nitrogen) and the vertical arrow 16 the supply of this powder to the device 3 (spray gun). The remaining reference numerals 1, 2, 6, 7, 8 correspond to those in FIG. 1.

Fig. 3 bezieht sich auf das Verfahren sowie die Vorrichtung unter Verwendung von stickstoffhaltigem Pulver und einer Hochgeschwindigkeits-Flammspritzpistole. Die Bedeutung der Bezugszeichen 1, 2, 7, 8, 15 und 16 ist die gleiche wie in Figuren 1 und 2 und kann aus letzteren entnommen werden. 17 ist eine Hochgeschwindigkeits-Flammspritzpistole, welche eine Mischkammer 18 zur Erzeugung eines Brennstoff-Sauerstoffgemisches und eine Brennkammer 19 aufweist. 20 ist die Brennstoffzufuhr (Symbole H₂; CH₄) und 21 die Sauerstoffzufuhr (Symbol 0₂). Selbstverständlich können auch andere Kohlenwasserstoffe (Propan, Propylen etc.) als Brennstoff verwendet werden. 22 stellt das inerte Pulver-Treibgas dar, welches in der Regel aus Stickstoff (Symbol N₂) oder einem Stickstoff/Argon-Gemisch (Symbol N₂/Ar) besteht. Die Zufuhr der gasförmigen Medien ist jeweils durch Pfeile gekennzeichnet.Figure 3 relates to the method and apparatus using nitrogenous powder and a high speed flame spray gun. The meaning of Reference numerals 1, 2, 7, 8, 15 and 16 are the same as in Figures 1 and 2 and can be seen from the latter. 17 is a high-speed flame spray gun which has a mixing chamber 18 for generating a fuel-oxygen mixture and a combustion chamber 19. 20 is the fuel supply (symbols H₂; CH₄) and 21 is the oxygen supply (symbol 0₂). Of course, other hydrocarbons (propane, propylene, etc.) can also be used as fuel. 22 represents the inert powder propellant gas, which usually consists of nitrogen (symbol N₂) or a nitrogen / argon mixture (symbol N₂ / Ar). The supply of the gaseous media is indicated by arrows.

Fig. 4 zeigt das Verfahren und die Vorrichtung unter Verwendung von stickstoffhaltigem Pulver und einem Unterpulver-Lichtbogen. Das Bauteil 1 wird mit einer losen Pulverschüttung 23 aus Fe/Cr/Mn/N-Pulver bedeckt. Unter dieser Pulverschicht brennt ein verdeckter Lichtbogen 25 zwischen nichtkonsumierbaren Wolframelektroden 24. Das Verfahren ähnelt etwas dem Unterpulver-Lichtbogenschweißen, mit dem Unterschied, daß hier statt des konsumierbaren, das Schweißgut bildenden Drahtes als Elektroden Wolframstäbe und statt des schlackenausbildenden inerten Pulvers Metallpulver, das die Oberflächenschicht bildet, vorgesehen ist. Die restlichen Bezugszeichen s. Figuren 1 und 3.Fig. 4 shows the method and the device using nitrogen-containing powder and a submerged arc. The component 1 is covered with a loose powder fill 23 made of Fe / Cr / Mn / N powder. Under this powder layer, a hidden arc 25 burns between non-consumable tungsten electrodes 24. The process is somewhat similar to submerged arc welding, with the difference that here instead of the consumable wire that forms the weld metal as electrodes, tungsten rods and instead of the slag-forming inert powder, metal powder that forms the surface layer forms, is provided. The remaining reference symbols s. Figures 1 and 3.

In Figur 5 ist das Verfahren und die Vorrichtung unter Verwendung eines stickstoffhaltigen Drahtes und einer Draht-Flammspritzpistole schematisch dargestellt. Die Bezugszeichen 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 20 und 21 sind in Fig. 1 und 3 erklärt. 26 ist eine übliche Draht-Flammspritzpistole, in die axial ein Fe/Cr/Mn/N-Draht 27 eingeführt wird. 28 (Pfeil) stellt die Zufuhr eines zu schmelzenden Fe/Cr/Mn/N-Drahtes dar. 29 sind die flüssigen Metallpartikel, die auf die Oberfläche des zu beschichtenden Bauteils 1 geschleudert werden.FIG. 5 schematically shows the method and the device using a nitrogen-containing wire and a wire flame spray gun. The reference numerals 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 20 and 21 are explained in Figs. 1 and 3. 26 is a common wire flame spray gun into which an Fe / Cr / Mn / N wire 27 is axially inserted. 28 (arrow) represents the supply of an Fe / Cr / Mn / N wire to be melted. 29 are the liquid metal particles which are thrown onto the surface of the component 1 to be coated.

Die Figur 6 bezieht sich auf das Verfahren und die Vorrichtung unter Verwendung von stickstoffhaltigen Hülldrähten als Elektroden und einem offenen Lichtbogen. Alternativ können auch Spritzdrähte aus massivem Fe/Cr/Mn/N-Stahl mit hohem Stickstoffgehalt verwendet werden. Die Drahtelektrode 30 aus Hülldraht ist in der Figur unten nochmals im Längsschnitt vergrößert dargestellt. Der Hülldraht ist aus einem aus Fe/Cr/Mn/N-Pulver bestehenden Kern mit vergleichweise hohem Stickstoffgehalt und einer Hülle aus einem duktilen Metall oder aus Kunststoff aufgebaut. 33 stellt die Zufuhr des zu schmelzenden Hülldrahtes 30 dar. Zwischen den beiden Hülldrähten 30 brennt der offene Lichtbogen 34. 35 ist die Zerstäubungsdüse, durch die das Zerstäubungstreibgas 36 zugeführt wird (Pfeil N₂). Alle übrigen Bezugszeichen entsprechen denjenigen der vorangegangenen Figuren.FIG. 6 relates to the method and the device using nitrogen-containing sheathed wires as electrodes and an open arc. Alternatively, spray wires made of solid Fe / Cr / Mn / N steel with a high nitrogen content can be used. The wire electrode 30 made of sheathed wire is again shown enlarged in longitudinal section in the figure below. The sheath wire is composed of a core made of Fe / Cr / Mn / N powder with a comparatively high nitrogen content and a sheath made of a ductile metal or plastic. 33 represents the supply of the sheathed wire 30 to be melted. Between the two sheathed wires 30, the open arc 34 burns. 35 is the atomizing nozzle through which the atomizing propellant gas 36 is supplied (arrow N₂). All other reference numerals correspond to those of the previous figures.

Figur 7 zeigt Verfahren und Vorrichtung unter Verwendung von nicht stickstoffhaltigem Pulver und nachträglicher Aufstickung der porösen Oberflächenschicht. Das obere Bild zeigt den Beschichtungsvorgang am Beispiel einer Walze. Das nicht stickstoffhaltige Fe/Cr/Mn/Pulver 10 wird mittels Spritzpistole auf das Bauteil aufgeschleudert und auf diese Weise eine Oberflächenschicht 37 hergestellt. Das mittlere Bild zeigt den Aufstickungsprozeß. Das beschichtete Bauteil befindet sich in einem Ofen 38 für das isotherme Glühen in Stickstoffatmosphäre. 39 ist die Zufuhr von Stickstoff zur Aufstickung der Oberflächenschicht 37 (Symbol und Pfeil N₂). 40 stellt die Stickstoffumspülung der Oberflächenschicht dar (Trajektorien mit Pfeil). Der Stickstoff-Partialdruck pN₂ ist mit Pfeilen angedeutet. Das untere Bild zeigt den Aufstickungsprozeß im Fall des Durchlauf-Aufstickverfahrens im Längsschnitt. Der horizontale Pfeil deutet die Vorschubrichtung an. 41 ist eine ringförmige Heizeinrichtung (Induktionsspule, Widerstandselemente), die von ebenfalls ringförmigen Stickstoffbrausen 42 flankiert werden. Letztere dienen zur Umspülung der porösen Oberflächenschicht 37 zwecks Aufstickung. Auf diese Weise wird ähnlich einem Zonenglühprozeß die Schutzschicht 2 am Austritt aus der Heizeinrichtung 41 gebildet.FIG. 7 shows the method and device using non-nitrogen-containing powder and subsequently embroidering the porous surface layer. The picture above shows the coating process using the example of a roller. The non-nitrogen-containing Fe / Cr / Mn / powder 10 is sprayed onto the component by means of a spray gun, and a surface layer 37 is produced in this way. The middle picture shows the embroidery process. The coated component is in a furnace 38 for isothermal annealing in a nitrogen atmosphere. 39 is the supply of nitrogen for embroidering the surface layer 37 (symbol and arrow N₂). 40 represents the nitrogen washing around the surface layer (trajectories with arrow). The nitrogen partial pressure pN₂ is indicated by arrows. The lower picture shows the embroidery process in the case of the continuous embroidery process in longitudinal section. The horizontal arrow indicates the feed direction. 41 is an annular heating device (induction coil, resistance elements), which are flanked by annular annular shower heads 42. The latter serve to wash around the porous surface layer 37 for the purpose of nitriding. That way similar to a zone annealing process, the protective layer 2 is formed at the outlet from the heating device 41.

In Figur 8 ist das Verfahren und die Vorrichtung unter Verwendung von stickstoffhaltigem Pulver und einem Laserstrahl als thermischer Energiequelle dargestellt. Die Oberfläche des Bauteils 1 wird mit einem senkrecht auftreffenden Laserstrahl 43 (Symbol hv) beaufschlagt. Zufuhr 16 des stickstoffhaltigen Fe/Cr/Mn/N-Pulvers 15 erfolgt schräg zum Laserstrahl 43 über das Zufuhrrohr 44. Es bildet sich die Laser-Schmelzzone 45 aus, welche nach der Erstarrung die Schutzschicht 2 liefert. Die Vorschubrichtung des Bauteiles 1 ist durch einen horizontalen Pfeil angedeutet.FIG. 8 shows the method and the device using nitrogen-containing powder and a laser beam as a thermal energy source. A vertical laser beam 43 (symbol hv) is applied to the surface of component 1. Feed 16 of the nitrogen-containing Fe / Cr / Mn / N powder 15 takes place obliquely to the laser beam 43 via the feed pipe 44. The laser melting zone 45 is formed, which provides the protective layer 2 after solidification. The direction of advance of component 1 is indicated by a horizontal arrow.

In Figur 9 ist das Verfahren und die Vorrichtung einer Anlage zum heiß-isostatischen Pressen zwecks Aufstickens und Oberflächenverdichtens dargestellt. Das obere Bild zeigt das Bauteil nach dem Aufbringen der porösen Oberflächenschicht 37 aus Fe/Cr/Mn (nicht stickstoffhaltig). Das untere Bild zeigt den kombinierten Aufstickungs- und Verdichtungsprozeß. 46 ist ein Ofen und gleichzeitig ein Druckbehälter für heiß-isostatisches Pressen und für Aufsticken des beschichteten Bauteiles. 47 stellt die Zufuhr von Stickstoff (Symbol N₂ und Pfeil) zum heiß-isostatischen Fressen dar. Der Vorgang ist durch die Symbole pN₂ mit Pfeil für den Stickstoffpartialdruck dargestellt. Letzterer kann 1-2000 bar betragen, die Temperatur zwischen 400 und 1100 °C.FIG. 9 shows the method and the device of a plant for hot isostatic pressing for the purpose of embroidering and surface compaction. The upper picture shows the component after the porous surface layer 37 made of Fe / Cr / Mn (not containing nitrogen) has been applied. The picture below shows the combined embroidery and compaction process. 46 is a furnace and at the same time a pressure vessel for hot isostatic pressing and for embroidering the coated component. 47 represents the supply of nitrogen (symbol N₂ and arrow) for hot isostatic feeding. The process is represented by the symbols pN₂ with arrow for the nitrogen partial pressure. The latter can be 1-2000 bar, the temperature between 400 and 1100 ° C.

Ausführungsbeispiel 1:Example 1: Vergl. Fig. 1Cf. Fig. 1

Ein für chemische Prozesse mit chloridhaltigen Medien bestimmter Behälter von 1200 mm Durchmesser und 3000 mm Länge aus einem Stahl wurde durch Plasmaspritzen auf seiner Innenseite (vergl. Substrat) mit einer verschleiß- und korrosionsfesten Schutzschicht 2 aus einem austenitischen Werkstoff versehen. Als Ausgangsmaterial wurde ein Pulver der Körnung 5-45 µm mit der folgenden Zusammensetzung verwendet:
   Cr = 18 Gew.-%
   Mn = 18 Gew.-%
   C <= 0,02 Gew.-%
   Fe = Rest
Das Metallpulver 4 wurde in die Vorrichtung 3 - im vorliegenden Fall ein Plasmabrenner - injiziert und mittels Treibgas 6 (im vorliegenden Fall eine N₂/Ar-Mischung) unter Zuhilfenahme eines aus Stickstoff bestehenden Schutzgasschildes 8 in Tropfenform auf das Substrat aufgeschleudert. Die Plasmaflamme hatte eine Temperatur von 10000 °C und die Geschwindigkeit des Gasstrahles betrug ca. 100 m/s. Beim Durchlaufen des Plasmabrenners erfolgte eine Aufstickung der Metallpartikel bis zu einem Stickstoffgehalt von ca. 0,2 Gew.-%. Die Dicke der Schutzschicht 2 betrug durchschnittlich 0,3 mm. Die Anschlußleistung der Vorrichtung 3 (Plasmabrenner) betrug 80 kW, die Beschichtungsleistung ca. 4 kg/h.
A container of 1200 mm diameter and 3000 mm length made of steel intended for chemical processes with chloride-containing media was provided with a wear and corrosion-resistant protective layer 2 made of an austenitic material by plasma spraying on the inside (see substrate). A powder with a grain size of 5-45 µm with the following composition was used as the starting material:
Cr = 18% by weight
Mn = 18% by weight
C <= 0.02% by weight
Fe = rest
The metal powder 4 was injected into the device 3 - in the present case a plasma torch - and propellant 6 (in the present case an N₂ / Ar mixture) with the aid of an inert gas shield 8 made of nitrogen in droplet form onto the substrate. The plasma flame had a temperature of 10,000 ° C and the speed of the gas jet was approx. 100 m / s. When passing through the plasma torch, the metal particles were nitrided up to a nitrogen content of approx. 0.2% by weight. The thickness of the protective layer 2 averaged 0.3 mm. The connected load of the device 3 (plasma torch) was 80 kW, the coating capacity approx. 4 kg / h.

Ausführungsbeispiel 2:Example 2: Vergl. Fig. 1Cf. Fig. 1

Ein Behälter entsprechend Beispiel 1 wurde auf seiner Innenseite beschichtet. Dabei wurde prinzipiell gemäß Beispiel 1 vorgegangen. Das Metallpulver 4 hatte die gleiche Zusammensetzung. Als Treibgas (Trägergas) 6 wurde jedoch reiner Stickstoff verwendet und das Verfahren wurde vollständig unter Stickstoffatmosphäre in einer Schutzgaskammer 9 unter einem Druck von 1,5 bar durchgeführt. Der Stickstoffgehalt der Schutzschicht 2 betrug durchschnittlich 0,4 Gew.-%.A container according to Example 1 was coated on the inside. In principle, the procedure was as in Example 1. The metal powder 4 had the same Composition. However, pure nitrogen was used as the propellant gas (carrier gas) 6 and the process was carried out completely under a nitrogen atmosphere in a protective gas chamber 9 under a pressure of 1.5 bar. The nitrogen content of the protective layer 2 averaged 0.4% by weight.

Ausführungsbeispiel 3:Example 3: Vergl. Fig. 2Cf. Fig. 2

Eine Walze für die Textilindustrie von 90 mm Durchmesser und 1100 mm Länge aus niedriglegiertem Stahl wurde durch Plasmaspritzen auf ihrer Oberfläche mit einer Schutzschicht 2 versehen. Als Ausgangsmaterial wurde ein Pulver ähnlicher Zusammensetzung und Korngröße - wie unter Beispiel 1 beschrieben - verwendet. Das nicht stickstoffhaltige Pulver wurde zunächst in einem Behälter 12 in einer heißisostatischen Presse unter Zufuhr von Stickstoff 13 einer Druckwärmebehandlung unterzogen. Diese Behandlung bestand in einem Glühen bei Temperaturen zwischen 350 und 850 °C während 1 Stunde und einem Druck von 1,5-10 bar unter Stickstoffatmosphäre. Das aufgestickte Pulver wurde dann als Fe/Cr/Mn/N-Pulver 15 in eine Niederenergie-Flammspritzpistole 3 gefördert. Als Teibgas 6 wurde Stickstoff verwendet. Die Gasgeschwindigkeit betrug ca. 200 m/s, die Flammspritztemperatur ca. 2000 °C. Die durchschnittliche Dicke der Schutzschicht 2 erreichte den Wert von 0,5 mm. Die Auftragsleistung betrug ca. 5 kg/h. An der fertigen Schutzschicht 2 konnte eine Stickstoffmenge von durchschnittlich 2,8 Gew.-% analytisch festgestellt werden.A roller for the textile industry of 90 mm in diameter and 1100 mm in length made of low-alloy steel was provided with a protective layer 2 on its surface by plasma spraying. A powder of similar composition and grain size - as described under Example 1 - was used as the starting material. The non-nitrogen-containing powder was first subjected to a pressure heat treatment in a container 12 in a hot isostatic press with the supply of nitrogen 13. This treatment consisted of annealing at temperatures between 350 and 850 ° C for 1 hour and a pressure of 1.5-10 bar under a nitrogen atmosphere. The embroidered powder was then conveyed as Fe / Cr / Mn / N powder 15 into a low-energy flame spray gun 3. Nitrogen was used as the partial gas 6. The gas velocity was approx. 200 m / s, the flame spray temperature approx. 2000 ° C. The average thickness of the protective layer 2 reached the value of 0.5 mm. The application rate was approx. 5 kg / h. An average amount of nitrogen of 2.8% by weight could be determined analytically on the finished protective layer 2.

Ausführungsbeispiel 4:Example 4: Vergl. Fig. 2Cf. Fig. 2

Gemäß Beispiel 3 wurde eine Walze mit einer Schutzschicht 2 versehen. Dabei wurde das Ausgangspulver 10 Fe/Cr/Mn während 2 Stunden in einer heißisostatischen Presse einer Stickstoffatmosphäre unter einem Druck von 5 bar bei einer Temperatur von 600 °C unterworfen. Die fertige Schutzschicht wies einen Stickstoffgehalt von 3,2 Gew.-% auf.According to Example 3, a roller was provided with a protective layer 2. The starting powder became 10 Fe / Cr / Mn for 2 hours in a hot isostatic press Subjected nitrogen atmosphere under a pressure of 5 bar at a temperature of 600 ° C. The finished protective layer had a nitrogen content of 3.2% by weight.

Ausführungsbeispiel 5:Example 5: Vergl. Fig. 3Cf. Fig. 3

Ein Plattenzylinder (vergl. Substrat 1) für eine Druckereimaschine wurde durch Hochgeschwindigkeits-Flammspritzen ("Jet Kote-Verfahren") mit einer Schutzschicht 2 versehen. Der Plattenzylinder bestand aus Stahl und hatte einen Durchmesser von 275 mm und eine Länge von 1700 mm. Als Ausgangsmaterial wurde ein stickstoffhaltiges Pulver 15 (Fe/Cr/Mn/N) mit einer mittleren Partikelgröße von 30 µm gewählt. Das Pulver 15 hatte die nachfolgende Zusammensetzung:
   Cr = 18,25 Gew.-%
   Mn = 19,41 Gew.-%
   Ni = 0,70 Gew.-%
   Mo = 0,06 Gew.-%
   Si = 0,42 Gew.-%
   C = 0,063 Gew.-%
   P <= 0,03 Gew.-%
   S <= 0,004 Gew.-%
   N = 0,80 Gew.-%
   Fe = Rest
Die Hochgeschwindigkeitsflammspritzpistole 17 wurde mit Propan (vergl. Brennstoffzufuhr 20) und mit Sauerstoff (vergl. Sauerstoffzufuhr 21) betrieben. Die Flammtemperatur betrug ca. 2400 °C. Als Treibgas (Trägergas) 22 wurde Stickstoff verwendet. Im Metall-/Gasstrahl 7 wurden Partikelgeschwindigkeiten von über 500 m/s erreicht. Zum Schutz des Metall-/Gasstrahles 7, in welchem Gasgeschwindigkeiten bis zu 1500 m/s auftraten, wurde zusätzlich ein Schutzgasschild 8 aus Stickstoff verwendet. Die Auftragsleistung betrug ca. 5 kg/h. Die Schutzschicht 2 hatte eine Dicke von 0,8 mm und wies einen Stickstoffgehalt von 0,65 Gew.-% auf.
A plate cylinder (cf. substrate 1) for a printing machine was provided with a protective layer 2 by high-speed flame spraying ("Jet Kote process"). The plate cylinder was made of steel and had a diameter of 275 mm and a length of 1700 mm. A nitrogen-containing powder 15 (Fe / Cr / Mn / N) with an average particle size of 30 μm was chosen as the starting material. The powder 15 had the following composition:
Cr = 18.25% by weight
Mn = 19.41 wt%
Ni = 0.70% by weight
Mo = 0.06% by weight
Si = 0.42% by weight
C = 0.063% by weight
P <= 0.03% by weight
S <= 0.004% by weight
N = 0.80% by weight
Fe = rest
The high-speed flame spray gun 17 was operated with propane (see fuel supply 20) and with oxygen (see oxygen supply 21). The flame temperature was approx. 2400 ° C. Nitrogen was used as the propellant gas (carrier gas) 22. Particle speeds of over 500 m / s were achieved in the metal / gas jet 7. To protect the metal / gas jet 7, in which gas velocities of up to 1500 m / s occurred, a protective gas shield 8 made of nitrogen was additionally used. The contract performance was approx. 5 kg / h. The protective layer 2 had a thickness of 0.8 mm and had a nitrogen content of 0.65% by weight.

Ausführungsbeispiel 6:Example 6: Vergl. Fig. 4Cf. Fig. 4

Eine 30 mm dicke Stahlplatte (austenitischer, korrosionsbeständiger Stahl) wurde mit einer 2 mm dicken Schutzschicht 2 versehen. Zu diesem Zweck wurde das Unterpulver-Lichtbogen-Schweißverfahren unter Verwendung von nichtkonsumierbaren Wolframelektroden 24 herangezogen. Als Ausgangsmaterial wurde ein stickstoffhaltiges Fe/Cr/Mn/N-Pulver 15 mit 1,2 Gew.-% Stickstoff und einer max. Partikelgröße von 60 µm verwendet. Die Höhe der losen Pulverschuttung betrug durchschnittlich 6-8 mm. Um das Pulver und die Elektroden vor Oxidation zu schützen, wurde mit einem Schutzgasschild 8 aus Stickstoff gearbeitet. Die Stromstärke des Lichtbogens betrug ca. 160 Ampere, der Vorschub ca. 200 mm/min. Es wurde eine Schweißraupe von ca. 8 mm Breite erzielt. Für großflächige Beschichtungen wurden mehrere gestaffelt angeordnete Elektrodenpaare mit ihren Lichtbögen verwendet. Die Schutzschicht 2 hatte einen durchschnittlichen Stickstoffgehalt von 1,05 Gew.-%.A 30 mm thick steel plate (austenitic, corrosion-resistant steel) was provided with a 2 mm thick protective layer 2. The submerged arc welding process using non-consumable tungsten electrodes 24 was used for this purpose. A nitrogen-containing Fe / Cr / Mn / N powder 15 with 1.2% by weight nitrogen and a max. Particle size of 60 microns used. The height of the loose powder chute averaged 6-8 mm. In order to protect the powder and the electrodes from oxidation, a protective gas shield 8 made of nitrogen was used. The current of the arc was approx. 160 amperes, the feed approx. 200 mm / min. A welding bead of approx. 8 mm width was achieved. Several staggered pairs of electrodes with their arcs were used for large-area coatings. The protective layer 2 had an average nitrogen content of 1.05% by weight.

Ausführungsbeispiel 7:Example 7: Vergl. Fig. 5Cf. Fig. 5

Eine Walze (Substrat 1) wurde nach dem Drahtflammspritzverfahren beschichtet. Zu diesem Zweck wurde zunächst aus einem schmelzmetallurgisch (DESU-Anlage) hergestellten Barren der Zusammensetzung gem. Beispiel 5 durch Walzen und Ziehen ein Draht von ca. 3 mm Durchmesser hergestellt. Die Draht-Flammspritzpistole 26 wurde mit Methan als Brennstoff (20) und Sauerstoff (21) betrieben. Die Flammentemperatur betrug ca. 2200 °C, die Auftragsleistung 5 kg/h. Als Treibgas 6 wurde Stickstoff verwendet. Die Gasgeschwindigkeit betrug ca. 200 m/s. Der Stickstoffgehalt der 1,2 mm dicken Schutzschicht 2 war durchschnittlich 0,6 Gew.-%. Es wurde mit einem Schutzgasschild 8 aus Stickstoff gearbeitet.A roller (substrate 1) was coated by the wire flame spraying process. For this purpose, the ingot of the composition according to. Example 5 produced by rolling and drawing a wire of about 3 mm in diameter. The wire flame spray gun 26 was operated with methane as fuel (20) and oxygen (21). The flame temperature was approx. 2200 ° C, the application rate 5 kg / h. Nitrogen was used as propellant 6. The gas speed was approximately 200 m / s. The nitrogen content of the 1.2 mm thick protective layer 2 was 0.6% by weight on average. A protective gas shield 8 made of nitrogen was used.

Ausführungsbeispiel 8:Example 8: Vergl. Fig. 6Cf. Fig. 6

Eine Walze (Substrat 1) wurde nach dem Drahtspritzverfahren durch Lichtbogenspritzen mit einer verschleißfesten Schutzschicht 2 von 3 mm Dicke versehen. Die für die Papierindustrie bestimmte Walze hatte einen Durchmesser von 1800 mm und eine Länge von 5000 mm und bestand aus einem niedriglegierten Stahl. Es wurden Drahtelektroden 30 aus einem Hülldraht von 3,2 mm Außendurchmesser verwendet. Der aus gepreßtem Fe/Cr/Mn/N-Pulver mit 1,2 Gew.-% Stickstoff bestehende Kern 31 des Hülldrahtes hatte einen Durchmesser von 2,0 mm. Die 0,6 mm Wandstärke aufweisende Hülle 32 bestand aus einem duktilen Eisen mit sehr niedrigem Kohlenstoffgehalt. Der offene Lichtbogen 34 wurde mit einem durch eine Zerstäubungsdüse 35 zugeführten Zerstäubungs-Treibgas 36 beaufschlagt. Dazu wurde Stickstoff verwendet. Das Ganze wurde von einem doppelten Schutzgasschild 8 ummantelt. Die Materialauftragsleistung betrug bei einer Stromstärke von 150 A ca. 15 kg/h. Bei einem Stickstoffgehalt des Kerns 31 von 1,2 Gew.-% betrug der Stickstoffgehalt der Schutzschicht 2 noch durchschnittlich 0,75 Gew.-%.A roller (substrate 1) was provided with a wear-resistant protective layer 2 of 3 mm in thickness by the wire spraying method by arc spraying. The roller intended for the paper industry had a diameter of 1800 mm and a length of 5000 mm and was made of a low-alloy steel. Wire electrodes 30 made of a sheath wire of 3.2 mm outer diameter were used. The core 31 of the sheathed wire, consisting of pressed Fe / Cr / Mn / N powder with 1.2% by weight of nitrogen, had a diameter of 2.0 mm. The sleeve 32, which had a wall thickness of 0.6 mm, consisted of a ductile iron with a very low carbon content. The open arc 34 was charged with an atomizing propellant 36 supplied through an atomizing nozzle 35. Nitrogen was used for this. The whole thing was encased by a double protective shield 8. The material application rate was approx. 15 kg / h at a current of 150 A. With a nitrogen content of the core 31 of 1.2% by weight, the nitrogen content of the protective layer 2 was still 0.75% by weight on average.

Ausführungsbeispiel 9:Example 9: Vergl. Fig. 7Cf. Fig. 7

Ein Stahlzylinder von 500 mm Durchmesser und 3000 mm Länge wurde nach dem Flammspritzverfahren beschichtet. Es wurde ein nicht stickstoffhaltiges Fe/Cr/Mn-Pulver 10 mit ca. 18 Gew.-% Chrom und ca. 18 Gew.-% Mangan als Ausgangsmaterial verwendet. Die poröse Oberflächenschicht 37 hatte eine Dicke von durchschnittlich 2 mm und wies eine Porosität von ca. 10 Gew.-% auf. Der beschichtete Stahlzylinder wurde in einen gasdichten Glühofen 38 gebracht und während 3 Stunden einer strömenden Stickstoffatmosphäre unter einem Partialdruck pN₂ von 0,5 bar ausgesetzt. Die Zufuhr 39 von Stickstoff erfolgte seitlich und es wurde dafür gesorgt, daß eine allseitige Stickstoffumspülung 40 der Oberflächenschicht gewährleistet war. Die Glühtemperatur betrug 750 °C und wurde konstant gehalten (isothermes Glühen). Der Stickstoffgehalt der fertigen Schutzschicht wurde zu 0,6 Gew.-% bestimmt.A steel cylinder 500 mm in diameter and 3000 mm in length was coated using the flame spraying process. A non-nitrogen-containing Fe / Cr / Mn powder 10 with approximately 18% by weight chromium and approximately 18% by weight manganese was used as the starting material. The porous surface layer 37 had an average thickness of 2 mm and had a porosity of approximately 10% by weight. The coated steel cylinder was placed in a gas-tight annealing furnace 38 and for 3 hours exposed to a flowing nitrogen atmosphere under a partial pressure pN₂ of 0.5 bar. The supply 39 of nitrogen was from the side and care was taken to ensure that the surface layer was flushed with nitrogen 40 on all sides. The annealing temperature was 750 ° C. and was kept constant (isothermal annealing). The nitrogen content of the finished protective layer was determined to be 0.6% by weight.

Ausführungsbeispiel 10:Embodiment 10: Vergl. Fig. 7Cf. Fig. 7

Ein Stahlzylinder wurde gemäß Beispiel 9 beschichtet. Anschließend wurde die poröse Oberflächenschicht 37 nach dem Durchlaufverfahren aufgestickt. Der Stahlzylinder (Substrat 1) wurde durch eine von ringförmigen stickstoffbrausen 42 flankierte, aus einer Induktionsspule bestehenden Heizeinrichtung 41 hindurchgeführt. Dabei wurde die Oberflächenschicht 37 in kurzer Zeit auf eine Temperatur von 1000 °C gebracht. Der Vorschub betrug 60 mm/min. Die Verweilzeit betrug durchschnittlich 2 Minuten. Der Stickstoffgehalt der fertigen Schutzschicht erreichte den Wert von 0,4 Gew.-%. Die Beschichtung erfolgte alternativ nach dem Plasmaspritz-Verfahren. Nach dem Aufsticken im Durchlaufverfahren wurden praktisch die gleichen Ergebnisse erzielt.A steel cylinder was coated according to example 9. The porous surface layer 37 was then embroidered on by the continuous process. The steel cylinder (substrate 1) was passed through a heating device 41 flanked by annular nitrogen showers 42 and consisting of an induction coil. The surface layer 37 was brought to a temperature of 1000 ° C. in a short time. The feed was 60 mm / min. The average residence time was 2 minutes. The nitrogen content of the finished protective layer reached the value of 0.4% by weight. The coating was alternatively carried out by the plasma spray process. After embroidering in a continuous process, practically the same results were achieved.

Ausführungsbeispiel 11:Example 11: Vergl. Fig. 8Cf. Fig. 8

Eine Platte aus niedriglegiertem Stahl von 15 mm Dicke wurde über ein Pulverzuführrohr 44 mit stickstoffhaltigem Fe/Cr/Mn/N-Pulver 15 belegt und mit Hilfe eines Laserstrahles 43 örtlich aufgeschmolzen und beschichtet. Dabei wurde das Pulver in der Laserschmelzzone 45 fest mit dem Substrat 1 schmelzmetallurgisch verbunden. Bei einem Stickstoffgehalt von ca. 1 Gew.-% des Pulvers 15 betrug der Stickstoffgehalt der fertigen Schutzschicht aufgrund der hohen Abkühlungsgeschwindigkeit durchschnittlich noch 0,8 Gew.-% . Der Vorschub war 80 mm/min.A plate made of low-alloy steel with a thickness of 15 mm was coated with nitrogen-containing Fe / Cr / Mn / N powder 15 via a powder feed tube 44 and locally melted and coated with the aid of a laser beam 43. The powder in the laser melting zone 45 was firmly connected to the substrate 1 by melt metallurgy. With a nitrogen content of approx. 1% by weight of the powder 15, the nitrogen content of the finished protective layer was due to the high cooling rate still 0.8% by weight on average. The feed was 80 mm / min.

Ausführungsbeispiel 12:Embodiment 12: Vergl. Fig. 9Cf. Fig. 9

Eine Walze von 80 mm Durchmesser und 1200 mm Länge wurde nach dem Flammspritzverfahren mit einer porösen Oberflächenschicht 37 aus Fe/Cr/Mn (nicht stickstoffhaltig) versehen. Hierauf wurde das Bauteil 1 in eine heißisostatische Presse 46 gebracht und durch Druckaufsticken unter Zufuhr 47 von Stickstoff als Druckgas unter 10 bar bei einer Temperatur von 700 °C verdichtet. Der Vorgang dauerte 1 Stunde. Das Ergebnis war eine Schutzschicht von 1,2 mm Dicke mit einem Stickstoffgehalt von 1,1 Gew.-%. In einer Variante wurde von einer plasmagespritzten Oberflächenschicht 37 ausgegangen. Das Ergebnis war ähnlich.A roller 80 mm in diameter and 1200 mm in length was provided with a porous surface layer 37 made of Fe / Cr / Mn (not containing nitrogen) by the flame spraying process. The component 1 was then placed in a hot isostatic press 46 and compressed by embroidering under pressure with the supply of nitrogen as compressed gas under 10 bar at a temperature of 700.degree. The process took 1 hour. The result was a protective layer 1.2 mm thick with a nitrogen content of 1.1% by weight. In one variant, a plasma-sprayed surface layer 37 was assumed. The result was similar.

Die Erfindung ist nicht auf die Ausführungsbeispiele beschränkt.The invention is not restricted to the exemplary embodiments.

Das Verfahren zur Herstellung einer Schutzschicht mit hohem Verschleiß- und Korrosionswiderstand aus einer austenitischen Eisenbasislegierung auf der Oberfläche eines als Substrat dienenden Bauteils durch Thermisches Spritzen wird durchgeführt, indem die Parameter so gewählt wurden, daß die Schutzschicht in ihrem Endzustand einen Stickstoffgehalt von mind. 0,2 Gew.-% aufweist, wobei als Ausgangsmaterial ein durch Zerstäuben eines flüssigen Metallstrahls durch einen Gasstrahl hergestelltes austenitisches Pulver benutzt und durch Niederenergie-Flammspritzen oder durch Hochgeschwindigkeits-Flammspritzen oder durch Plasmaspritzen unter Stickstoff oder einer Stickstoff/Argon-Mischung als Treibgas auf die Oberfläche des Bauteils aufgebracht wird und vorzugsweise als Ausgangsmaterial ein Pulver mit 18 Gew.-% Chrom und 18 Gew.-% Mangan benutzt wird. Das Pulver wird durch Glühen in einer Stickstoffatmosphäre vor dem Aufspritzen auf einen Stickstoffgehalt von 1,2 Gew.-% gebracht, wobei es vorzugsweise mit einer Partikelkorngröße von 5-45 µm in loser Schüttung aufnitriert wird und während mind. 1 Std. unter einem Druck von 1-1000 bar bei einer Temperatur von 300-800 °C einer ruhenden Stickstoffatmosphäre ausgesetzt und auf diese Weise auf den Stickstoffgehalt von 1,2 Gew.-% gebracht, abgekühlt und ausgesiebt wird. In vorteilhafter Weise wird derart verfahren, daß als Ausgangsmaterial stickstoffhaltiges Pulver verwendet und nach dem Hochgeschwindigkeits-Flammspritzverfahren mit einer Geschwindigkeit von mind. 400 m/s auf die Oberfläche des Bauteils aufgebracht oder nach dem Unterpulver-Lichtbogenschweißverfahren auf die Oberfläche des Bauteiles aufgebracht wird, dergestalt, daß statt des konsumierbaren Schweißdrahtes eine nichtkonsumierbare Wolframelektrode oder ein Plasmabrenner unter Schutzgas oder Stickstoffatmosphäre und statt des schlackebildenden Keramikpulvers das stickstoffhaltige Eisenbasis-Legierungspulver verwendet wird. Eine andere Variante besteht darin, daß als Ausgangsmaterial ein aus einem Block oder Barren hergestellter stickstoffhaltiger Draht von 1,5-4 mm Durchmesser verwendet und nach dem Drahtspritzverfahren durch Flammspritzen oder Lichtbogenspritzen unter Stickstoff, Formiergas oder einem Stickstoff/Argon-Gemisch auf die Oberfläche des Bauteils aufgebracht oder daß ein aus einem Kern aus stickstoffhaltigem austenitischen Metallpulver und einem Mantel aus einem duktilen Metall oder einer Legierung oder einem Kunststoff bestehender Hülldraht benutzt wird und nach dem Drahtspritzverfahren durch Lichtbogenspritzen auf die Oberfläche des Bauteils aufgebracht wird.The process for producing a protective layer with high wear and corrosion resistance from an austenitic iron-based alloy on the surface of a component serving as a substrate by thermal spraying is carried out by selecting the parameters such that the protective layer in its final state has a nitrogen content of at least 0. 2% by weight, the starting material used being an austenitic powder produced by atomizing a liquid metal jet by means of a gas jet and by low-energy flame spraying or by high-speed flame spraying or by plasma spraying under nitrogen or a nitrogen / argon mixture as propellant gas onto the surface of the component is applied and preferably a powder with 18% by weight of chromium and 18% by weight of manganese is used as the starting material. The powder is obtained by annealing in a nitrogen atmosphere before Spraying brought to a nitrogen content of 1.2 wt .-%, wherein it is preferably nitrided with a particle size of 5-45 microns in bulk and for at least 1 hour under a pressure of 1-1000 bar at a temperature of 300 -800 ° C exposed to a still nitrogen atmosphere and brought to the nitrogen content of 1.2 wt .-%, cooled and sieved. The procedure is advantageously such that nitrogen-containing powder is used as the starting material and is applied to the surface of the component by the high-speed flame spraying method at a speed of at least 400 m / s or is applied to the surface of the component by the submerged arc welding method that instead of the consumable welding wire a non-consumable tungsten electrode or a plasma torch under a protective gas or nitrogen atmosphere and instead of the slag-forming ceramic powder, the nitrogen-containing iron-based alloy powder is used. Another variant is that a nitrogen-containing wire made of a block or ingot of 1.5-4 mm diameter is used as the starting material and after the wire spraying process by flame spraying or arc spraying under nitrogen, forming gas or a nitrogen / argon mixture onto the surface of the Component applied or that a sheath wire consisting of a core of nitrogen-containing austenitic metal powder and a jacket made of a ductile metal or an alloy or a plastic is used and is applied to the surface of the component by the wire spraying method by arc spraying.

Eine weitere Ausbildungsart des Verfahrens besteht darin, daß das Bauteil zunächst mit einem Pulver eines gewöhnlichen, nicht stickstoffhaltigen Werkstoffes nach dem Plasmaspritzverfahren oder nach dem Hochgeschwindigkeits-Flammspritzverfahren beschichtet wird und daß das beschichtete Werkstück daraufhin in einem Ofen unter Stickstoffatmosphäre unter isothermen Bedingungen geglüht oder nach dem Durchlaufprinzip durch eine induktive oder eine Widerstandsheizeinrichtung geschickt wird, wobei im letzteren Fall die Oberfläche kontinuierlich während 3-20 sec. bei einer Temperatur von 700-900 C° zonengeglüht und die Glühzone gleichzeitig mit Stickstoff umspült wird. In vorteilhafter Weise wird dermaßen verfahren, daß stickstoffhaltiges Pulver einer Eisenbasislegierung mittels eines Laserstrahls auf die Oberfläche des Bauteils aufgebracht wird, dergestalt, daß die Oberfläche sowie die Pulverpartikel durch den Laserstrahl leicht angeschmolzen und die auf diese Weise beschichtete Oberfläche einer raschen Abkühlung durch Wärmeentzug nach dem Inneren des Werkstücks hin unterworfen wird.Another type of training of the method is that the component is first coated with a powder of an ordinary, non-nitrogenous material by the plasma spraying process or by the high-speed flame spraying process and then the coated workpiece in an oven under a nitrogen atmosphere annealed under isothermal conditions or sent through an inductive or resistance heating device according to the continuous flow principle, in which case the surface is continuously annealed for 3-20 seconds at a temperature of 700-900 ° C and the annealing zone is simultaneously flushed with nitrogen. The procedure is advantageously such that nitrogen-containing powder of an iron-based alloy is applied to the surface of the component by means of a laser beam, in such a way that the surface and the powder particles are easily melted by the laser beam and the surface coated in this way is cooled rapidly by heat removal after the Is subjected to the inside of the workpiece.

Gemäß einer weiteren Variante wird das Bauteil durch thermisches Spritzen mit einem gewöhnlichen, nicht stickstoffhaltigen Werkstoff mit einer porösen Oberflächenschicht versehen und die Oberfläche des beschichteten Werkstückes daraufhin unter Verwendung von Stickstoff als Druckgas gleichzeitig durch heißisostatisches Pressen nachverdichtet und nitriert. Im allgemeinen ist es vorteilhaft, wenn das Bauteil durch Plasmaspritzen unter einem Stickstoffgasmantel beschichtet wird, indem die schmelzflüssigen Metallpartikel nur mit Stickstoff in Berührung gebracht und dadurch mit dem nötigen Stickstoffgehalt beladen werden, wobei das Plasmaspritzen vorzugsweise in einer Schutzgaskammer unter einem Druck von 0,5 bar Stickstoff durchgeführt wird.According to a further variant, the component is provided with a porous surface layer by thermal spraying with an ordinary, non-nitrogen-containing material and the surface of the coated workpiece is then subsequently compressed and nitrided using nitrogen as compressed gas by hot isostatic pressing. In general, it is advantageous if the component is coated by plasma spraying under a nitrogen gas jacket, by only bringing the molten metal particles into contact with nitrogen and thereby loading them with the necessary nitrogen content, the plasma spraying preferably being carried out in a protective gas chamber under a pressure of 0.5 bar nitrogen is carried out.

Die nach dem Verfahren auf einem Bauteil - bestehend aus einem als Substrat dienenden Grundwerkstoff - aus einem metallischen Material aufgebrachte verschleiß- und korrosionsfeste Oberflächenschutzschicht aus einer Eisenbasisleglerung ist austenitisch, weist einen Stickstoffgehalt von mind. 0,2 Gew.-% auf und ist nach dem Verfahren des thermischen Spritzens aufgebracht, dergestalt, daß eine festhaftende, rißfreie und nichtabblätternde Schutzschicht gewährleistet ist, weiche vorzugsweise nachfolgende Zusammensetzung hat:
   Cr = 18,25 Gew.-%
   Mn = 19,41 Gew.-%
   Ni = 0,70 Gew.-%
   Mo = 0,06 Gew.-%
   Si = 0,42 Gew.-%
   C = 0,063 Gew.-%
   P < 0,03 Gew.-%
   S < 0,004 Gew.-%
   N = 0,80 Gew.-%
   Fe = Rest
Alternativ hat die Schutzschicht eine der nachfolgenden Zusammensetzungen:
   Cr = 18,5 Gew.-%
   Mn = 0,84 Gew.-%
   Ni = 13,5 Gew.-%
   Mo = 4,58 Gew.-%
   Si = 1,73 Gew.-%
   C = 0,03 Gew.-%
   N = 0,55 Gew.-%
   Fe = Rest
oder:
   Cr = 17,0 Gew.-%
   Mn = 2,4 Gew.-%
   Ni = 12,9 Gew.-%
   Mo = 4,3 Gew.-%
   Si = 1,4 Gew.-%
   C = 0,10 Gew.-%
   N = 0,71 Gew.-%
   Fe = Rest
oder:
   Cr = 20,8 Gew.-%
   Mn = 5,30 Gew.-%
   Ni = 3,0 Gew.-%
   Si = 1,60 Gew.-%
   C = 0,06 Gew.-%
   N = 0,85 Gew.-%
   Fe = Rest
oder
   Cr = 12,86 Gew.-%
   Mn = 18,85 Gew.-%
   Ni = 1,74 Gew.-%
   Mo = 0,70 Gew.-%
   Si = 0,56 Gew.-%
   C = 0,059 Gew.-%
   N = 0,24 Gew.-%
   Fe = Rest
The wear-resistant and corrosion-resistant surface protection layer made of an iron base layer applied to a component - consisting of a base material serving as a substrate - made of a metallic material is austenitic, has a nitrogen content of at least 0.2% by weight and is Process of thermal spraying applied in such a way that a firmly adhering, crack-free and non-peeling protective layer is guaranteed, which preferably has the following composition:
Cr = 18.25% by weight
Mn = 19.41 wt%
Ni = 0.70% by weight
Mo = 0.06% by weight
Si = 0.42% by weight
C = 0.063% by weight
P <0.03% by weight
S <0.004% by weight
N = 0.80% by weight
Fe = rest
Alternatively, the protective layer has one of the following compositions:
Cr = 18.5% by weight
Mn = 0.84% by weight
Ni = 13.5% by weight
Mo = 4.58% by weight
Si = 1.73% by weight
C = 0.03% by weight
N = 0.55% by weight
Fe = rest
or:
Cr = 17.0% by weight
Mn = 2.4% by weight
Ni = 12.9% by weight
Mo = 4.3% by weight
Si = 1.4% by weight
C = 0.10% by weight
N = 0.71% by weight
Fe = rest
or:
Cr = 20.8% by weight
Mn = 5.30% by weight
Ni = 3.0% by weight
Si = 1.60% by weight
C = 0.06% by weight
N = 0.85% by weight
Fe = rest
or
Cr = 12.86% by weight
Mn = 18.85% by weight
Ni = 1.74% by weight
Mo = 0.70% by weight
Si = 0.56% by weight
C = 0.059% by weight
N = 0.24% by weight
Fe = rest

BezeichnungslisteLabel list

1 =1 =
Bauteil (Substrat)Component (substrate)
2 =2 =
Metallische Schutzschicht, verschleiß- und korrosionsfestMetallic protective layer, wear and corrosion resistant
3 =3 =
Vorrichtung zum thermischen Aufbringen der Schutzschicht allgemein (Spritzpistole etc.)Device for thermal application of the protective layer in general (spray gun, etc.)
4 =4 =
Metallpulver, allgemeinMetal powder, in general
5 =5 =
Zufuhr von Metallpulver allgemeinGeneral supply of metal powder
6 =6 =
Treibgas (Trägergas)Propellant (carrier gas)
7 =7 =
Metall-/GasstrahlMetal / gas jet
8 =8 =
SchutzgasschildInert gas shield
9 =9 =
Schutzgaskammer (alternativ)Protective gas chamber (alternative)
10 =10 =
Fe/Cr/Mn-Pulver (nicht stickstoffhaltig)Fe / Cr / Mn powder (not containing nitrogen)
11 =11 =
Zufuhr von Fe/Cr/Mn-PulverFeed of Fe / Cr / Mn powder
12 =12 =
Behälter zur Wärmebehandlung von PulverContainers for heat treatment of powder
13 =13 =
Zufuhr von StickstoffSupply of nitrogen
14 =14 =
Heißisostatische PresseHot isostatic press
15 =15 =
Fe/Cr/Mn/N-Pulver (stickstoffhaltig)Fe / Cr / Mn / N powder (containing nitrogen)
16 =16 =
Zufuhr von Fe/Cr/Mn/N-PulverFeed of Fe / Cr / Mn / N powder
17 =17 =
Hochgeschwindigkeits-FlammsprltzpistoleHigh speed flame spray gun
18 =18 =
MischkammerMixing chamber
19 =19 =
BrennkammerCombustion chamber
20 =20 =
Brennstoffzufuhr (H₂, CH₄ etc.)Fuel supply (H₂, CH₄ etc.)
21 =21 =
SauerstoffzufuhrOxygen supply
22 =22 =
Inertes Pulver-Treibgas (N₂, N₂/Ar)Inert powder propellant (N₂, N₂ / Ar)
23 =23 =
Lose Pulverschüttung (Fe/Cr/Mn/N-Pulver)Loose powder bulk (Fe / Cr / Mn / N powder)
24 =24 =
WolframelektrodeTungsten electrode
25 =25 =
Verdeckter Lichtbogen (Unterpulverschüttung)Concealed arc (submerged arc fill)
26 =26 =
Draht-FlammspritzpistoleWire flame spray gun
27 =27 =
Fe/Cr/Mn/N-DrahtFe / Cr / Mn / N wire
28 =28 =
Zufuhr des zu schmelzenden Fe/Cr/Mn/N-DrahtesFeed the Fe / Cr / Mn / N wire to be melted
29 =29 =
Flüssige MetallpartikelLiquid metal particles
30 =30 =
Drahtelektrode aus HülldrahtWire electrode made of sheathed wire
31 =31 =
Kern des Hülldrahtes (Fe/Cr/Mn/N-PulverCore of the sheath wire (Fe / Cr / Mn / N powder
32 =32 =
Hülle des Hülldrahtes (Metall, Kunststoff)Sheath of the sheath wire (metal, plastic)
33 =33 =
Zufuhr des zu schmelzenden HülldrahtesSupply of the sheathed wire to be melted
34 =34 =
Offener LichtbogenOpen arc
35 =35 =
ZerstäubungsdüseAtomizing nozzle
36 =36 =
Zerstäubungs-/TreibgasAtomizing / propellant gas
37 =37 =
Poröse Oberflächenschicht aus Fe/Cr/Mn (nicht stickstoffhaltig)Porous surface layer made of Fe / Cr / Mn (not containing nitrogen)
38 =38 =
Ofen für isothermes Glühen des beschichteten BauteilesFurnace for isothermal annealing of the coated component
39 =39 =
Zufuhr von Stickstoff zur Aufstickung der OberflächenschichtSupply of nitrogen to embroider the surface layer
40 =40 =
Stickstoffumspülung der OberflächenschichtNitrogen purging of the surface layer
41 =41 =
Ringförmige Heizeinrichtung (induktiv)Annular heating device (inductive)
42 =42 =
Ringförmige Stickstoffbrause zur Umspülung der OberflächenschichtAnnular nitrogen spray for washing around the surface layer
43 =43 =
Laserstrahllaser beam
44 =44 =
Zufuhrrohr für Fe/Cr/Mn/N-PulverFeed tube for Fe / Cr / Mn / N powder
45 =45 =
LaserschmelzzoneLaser melting zone
46 =46 =
Ofen und Druckbehälter für heißisostatisches Pressen und Aufsticken des beschichteten BauteilesOven and pressure vessel for hot isostatic pressing and embroidering of the coated component
47 =47 =
Zufuhr von Stickstoff zum heißisostatischen Pressen und zur Aufstickung der OberflächenschichtSupply of nitrogen for hot isostatic pressing and for nitriding the surface layer

Claims (21)

  1. Process for producing a protective layer (2) having high wear and corrosion resistance made from an austenitic iron-based alloy on the surface of a component (1) serving as substrate by means of thermal spraying of an appropriate starting material (10; 15; 27; 31) using nitrogen-containing propellant gas, characterised in that the protective layer (2) in its final state has a nitrogen content of at least 0.2 wt.% by using starting material nitrided accordingly, or by nitriding during application under a nitrogen-containing protective gas atmosphere at appropriate pressure, or by nitriding the applied protective layer under a nitrogen-containing atmosphere at appropriate temperature and appropriate pressure.
  2. Process according to claim 1, characterised in that the starting material (10; 15) is an austenitic powder produced by atomising a liquid jet of metal by means of a gas jet; and thermal spraying is low-energy flame spraying, high-speed flame spraying or plasma spraying using nitrogen or a nitrogen/argon mixture as propellant gas (22).
  3. Process according to claim 2, characterised in that the starting material (10; 15; 27; 31) is a powder of an iron-based alloy having 18 wt.% chromium and 18 wt.% manganese.
  4. Process according to claim 2 or 3, characterised in that the powder is nitrided to a nitrogen content of 0.4 - 1.2 wt.% by annealing in a nitrogen atmosphere before thermal spraying.
  5. Process according to claim 4, characterized in that the powder to be nitrided having a particle size of 5 - 45 µm is introduced into an open vessel (12) in bulk, and is subjected to a still nitrogen atmosphere for at least one hour under a pressure of 1 - 1,000 bar at a temperature of 300 - 800°C, brought to the required nitrogen content in this manner, cooled and filtered.
  6. Process according to claim 1, characterized in that the starting material (10; 15) is nitrogen-containing powder; and thermal spraying is high-speed flame spraying; the powder (11) being applied to the surface of the component (1) in a metal/gas jet (7) at a rate of at least 400 m/s.
  7. Process according to claim 1, characterized in that the starting material (27) is a nitrogen-containing wire of 1.5 to 4 mm diameter produced from a block or bar; and thermal spraying is wire flame spraying using nitrogen, forming gas or a nitrogen/argon mixture as propellant gas (22).
  8. Process according to claim 1, characterized in that the starting material is a nitrogen-containing austenitic powder, which is supplied as a core (31) in an enveloping wire as a casing (32) consisting of a ductile metal or an alloy or a plastic; and thermal spraying is wire spraying by arc spraying using nitrogen as propellant gas (22).
  9. Process according to claim 1, characterized in that the component (1) is initially coated with a powder (37) made from starting material (11) not containing nitrogen by a plasma-spraying process or by a high-speed flame-spraying process; and the coated component is then annealed in a furnace (38) under a nitrogen atmosphere and isothermal conditions or is passed continuously through an inductive or resistance-heated heating device (41), the surface being continuously zone-annealed in the latter case for 3 to 20 seconds at a temperature of 700 - 900°C, and the annealing zone being rinsed with nitrogen (42) at the same time.
  10. Process according to claim 1, characterised in that the component (1) is initially provided with a porous surface layer using a powder (37) made from starting material (11) not containing nitrogen; and the surface layer of the component (1) is then simultaneously recompacted and nitrided using nitrogen as pressure gas by means of hot isostatic pressing.
  11. Process according to claim 1, characterised in that the starting material (10) does not contain nitrogen and thermal spraying is plasma spraying, a protective coating of nitrogen being placed around the molten metal particles.
  12. Process according to claim 11, characterised in that plasma spraying is carried out in a protective gas chamber (9) under a pressure of 0.5 bar of nitrogen.
  13. Process for producing a protective layer (2) having high wear and corrosion resistance made from an austenitic iron-based alloy on the surface of a component (1) serving as substrate by means of submerged arc welding with the steps:
    covering the component (1) with bulk powder (23) of appropriate nitrogen-containing starting material (16); and
    welding the bulk powder (23) by applying an arc (25) between non-consumable tungsten electrodes (24);
    so that the protective layer (2) in its final state has a nitrogen content of at least 0.2 wt.%
  14. Process for producing a protective layer (2) having high wear and corrosion resistance made from an austenitic iron-based alloy on the surface of a component (1) serving as substrate by means of laser radiation with the steps:
    radiating a laser beam (43) on the surface of the component (1); and
    supplying an appropriate nitrogen-containing starting material (15) to form a laser protective zone (45) on the surface, which forms the protective layer (2) after solidification;
    the surface of the component (1) and the powder particles (15) being slightly partially melted by the laser beam and the surface coated in this manner being subjected to rapid cooling by drawing heat towards the interior of the component (1); so that the protective layer in its final state has a nitrogen content of at least 0.2 wt.%.
  15. Metallic component (1) having a protective layer (2) applied thereto made from an austenitic iron-based alloy having high wear and corrosion resistance, produced by one of the processes according to claims 1 - 14 and 21; characterised in that the protective layer (2) has a nitrogen content of at least 0.2 wt.%.
  16. Component (1) having a protective layer (2) according to claim 15, characterised by the following composition for the protective layer (2):
       Cr = 18.25 wt.%
       Mn = 19.41 wt.%
       Ni = 0.70 wt.%
       Mo = 0.06 wt.%
       Si = 0.42 wt.%
       C = 0.063 wt.%
       P <= 0.03 wt.%
       S <= 0.004 wt.%
       N = 0.80 wt.%
       Fe = remainder
  17. Component (1) having a protective layer (2) according to claim 15, characterized by the following composition for the protective layer (2):
       Cr = 18.5 wt.%
       Mn = 0.84 wt.%
       Ni = 13.5 wt.%
       Mo = 4.58 wt.%
       Si = 1.73 wt.%
       C = 0.03 wt.%
       N = 0.55 wt.%
       Fe = remainder
  18. Component (1) having a protective layer (2) according to claim 15, characterized by the following composition for the protective layer (2):
       Cr = 17.0 wt.%
       Mn = 2.40 wt.%
       Ni = 12.9 wt.%
       Mo = 4.3 wt.%
       Si = 1.4 wt.%
       C = 0.10 wt.%
       N = 0.71 wt.%
       Fe = remainder
  19. Component (1) having a protective layer (2) according to claim 15, characterised by the following composition for the protective layer (2):
       Cr = 20.8 wt.%
       Mn = 5.30 wt.%
       Ni = 3.0 wt.%
       Si = 1.60 wt.%
       C = 0.06 wt.%
       N = 0.85 wt.%
       Fe = remainder
  20. Component (1) having a protective layer (2) according to claim 15, characterised by the following composition for the protective layer (2):
       Cr = 12.86 wt.%
       Mn = 18.85 wt.%
       Ni = 1.74 wt.%
       Mo = 0.70 wt.%
       Si = 0.56 wt.%
       C = 0.059 wt.%
       N = 0.24 wt.%
       Fe = remainder
  21. Process according to claim 1, characterised in that the starting material (27) is a nitrogen-containing or nitrogen-free wire; and thermal spraying is plasma-wire spraying using nitrogen as propellant gas (6).
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