EP2014785A1 - Verfahren zur Aluminisierung serpentinenartiger Kühlungswege von Düsentriebswerkskanten - Google Patents

Verfahren zur Aluminisierung serpentinenartiger Kühlungswege von Düsentriebswerkskanten Download PDF

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EP2014785A1
EP2014785A1 EP07112484A EP07112484A EP2014785A1 EP 2014785 A1 EP2014785 A1 EP 2014785A1 EP 07112484 A EP07112484 A EP 07112484A EP 07112484 A EP07112484 A EP 07112484A EP 2014785 A1 EP2014785 A1 EP 2014785A1
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  • This disclosure relates generally to coating systems for protecting metals. More specifically, it is directed to slurry coating compositions for providing aluminum enrichment to the surface region of a metal substrate.
  • the substrate is often formed from a superalloy comprising cobalt or nickel.
  • superalloy refers to complex alloys comprising cobalt or nickel that include one or more other elements such as aluminum, tungsten, molybdenum, titanium, and iron.
  • the aluminum component imparts environmental resistance to the alloys, and can also improve their precipitation-strengthening properties.
  • Superalloy substrates are often coated with protective metallic coatings.
  • a protective metallic coating is an aluminide material, such as nickel-aluminide or platinum-nickel-aluminide.
  • aluminiding or "aluminizing.”
  • the aluminum can be introduced into the substrate by a variety of techniques.
  • the substrate is immersed within a mixture (or pack) containing the coating element source, filler material, and a halide-activating agent.
  • a mixture or pack
  • the coating element source for example at temperatures about 700° to about 750° C
  • reactions within the mixture yield an aluminum-rich vapor, which condenses onto the substrate surface.
  • the condensed aluminum-based material diffuses into the substrate.
  • the aluminum coating is applied by means of a high temperature chemical vapor deposition or any other gas phase means. These methods use high temperatures to vaporize the aluminum. In addition, aluminum is deposited on all exposed surfaces. The portions of the article not desired to be coated are protected with a high temperature resistant masking material. The masking process is time-consuming as a result of which vapor-phase methods are costly and time-consuming.
  • Internal passages are generally present in gas turbine components to allow for the passage of cooling air. As gas turbine temperatures have increased, the geometries of these cooling passages have become progressively more circuitous and complex. However, parts requiring internal aluminizing are treated with a vapor phase aluminizing process, which causes the parts to become expensive.
  • a method for aluminiding an internal passage of a metal substrate comprising: injecting a slurry composition that comprises a powder comprising aluminum, a binder selected from the group consisting of colloidal silica, an organic resin, and a combination thereof, into the internal passage; applying compressed air to the internal passage to facilitate distribution of the slurry composition throughout the internal passage; and, heat treating the slurry composition under conditions sufficient to remove volatile components from the composition, and to cause diffusion of aluminum into a surface of the internal passage.
  • the method is used to produce an aluminide coating on internal surfaces of serpentine cooling passages of jet engine blades.
  • the method comprises creating a slurry; injecting the slurry into a passage of an article; blowing the injected slurry using a flow of compressed air, agitating the article into which the slurry has been injected, removing the excess slurry, heating, curing, and vacuum drying the slurry.
  • the method further comprises removing excess material from the internal passage.
  • a residual slurry coating of substantially uniform thickness is provided by controlling the viscosity of the slurry and the processing conditions.
  • the slurry composition comprises a powder comprising aluminum, such as an aluminum powder or an aluminum-silicon alloy powder, a binder, and an optional stabilizer.
  • the slurry composition further comprises inert organic pyrolysable thickener particles that modify the viscosity of the slurry composition.
  • the slurry composition is manufactured so that it can be distributed controllably with a flow of compressed air to provide a residual coating of uniform thickness.
  • the slurry composition comprises an aluminum powder or an aluminum-silicon alloy powder, and a binder such as colloidal silica.
  • the slurry composition comprises an aluminum powder or an aluminum-silicon alloy powder, a binder such as colloidal silica, and an organic stabilizer such as glycerol.
  • the powder comprising aluminum as defined herein refers to an aluminum powder or an aluminum-silicon alloy powder.
  • the powder comprising aluminum is an aluminum-silicon alloy eutectic powder.
  • the powder comprising aluminum has an average particle size of about 0.5 micrometer to about 200 micrometers measured across the longest axis of the particle.
  • the powder comprising aluminum has an average particle size of about 5 micrometers to about 100 micrometers measured across the longest axis of the particle. More specifically, the powder comprising aluminum has an average particle size of about 10 micrometers to about 50 micrometers measured across the longest axis of the particle.
  • the powder comprising aluminum is present in an amount of about 10% by weight to about 90% by weight, as a percentage of the entire composition.
  • the powder comprising aluminum is present in an amount of 20% by weight to about 80% by weight. More specifically, the powder comprising aluminum is present in an amount of about 30% by weight to about 70% by weight.
  • the slurry coating composition further comprises a powder comprising aluminum.
  • This powder serves as the source of aluminum for the substrate.
  • the powder comprising aluminum comprises various shapes of aluminum particles, such as, for example, spherical, hollow, porous, rod, plate, flake, fibrous, or irregularly shaped, as well as amorphous aluminum particles, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing shapes.
  • the powder comprising aluminum comprises spherical aluminum particles.
  • the powder comprising aluminum is in the form of a wire, for example, a wire mesh.
  • the powder comprising aluminum can be obtained from a number of commercial sources, such as Valimet Corporation, Stockton, Calif.
  • the particles of the powder comprising aluminum can be used in a variety of sizes.
  • the size of the powder particles will depend on several factors, such as the type of substrate; the technique by which the slurry is to be applied to the substrate; the identity of the other components present in the slurry; and the relative amounts of those components.
  • the powder particles have an average particle size of about 0.5 micrometer to about 200 micrometers measured across the longest axis of the particle. Specifically, the powder particles have an average particle size of about 5 micrometers to about 100 micrometers measured across the longest axis of the particle. More specifically, the average particle size is of about 10 micrometers to about 50 micrometers measured across the longest axis of the particle.
  • the powder particles are produced by suitable techniques such as a gas atomization process or a rotating electrode technique.
  • a "powder comprising aluminum” is defined as one that comprises greater than or equal to about 75% by weight aluminum. Specifically, the powder comprising aluminum comprises greater than or equal to about 85% by weight aluminum. More specifically, the powder comprising aluminum comprises greater than or equal to about 95% by weight aluminum.
  • the powder comprising aluminum may comprise other elements that impart various characteristics to the substrate material, such as for example, enhanced oxidation resistance, phase stability, environmental resistance, and sulfidation resistance.
  • the powder comprising aluminum comprises a platinum group metal, such as platinum, palladium, ruthenium, rhodium, osmium, iridium, or a combination comprising one of the foregoing platinum group metals.
  • the powder comprising aluminum comprises a rare earth metal including lanthanides such as lanthanum, cerium, and erbium, as well as elements that are chemically similar to the lanthanides, such as scandium and yttrium, or a combination comprising one of the foregoing elements.
  • the powder comprising aluminum may comprise iron, chromium, cobalt, or a combination comprising one of the foregoing.
  • the powder comprising aluminum may also contain various other elements and other materials at impurity levels, for example, less than about 1% by weight.
  • the powder comprising aluminum is an aluminum-silicon alloy powder.
  • the aluminum-silicon alloy powder is an aluminum-silicon alloy eutectic powder.
  • the aluminum-silicon alloy powder particles have an average particle size of about 0.5 micrometer to about 200 micrometers measured across the longest axis of the particle. Specifically, the powder particles have an average particle size of about 5 micrometers to about 100 micrometers. More specifically, the powder particles have an average particle size of about 10 micrometers to about 50 micrometers.
  • the powder particles are produced by suitable techniques such as a gas atomization process or rotating electrode techniques. Suitable aluminum-silicon alloy powders are commercially available from Valimet Corporation.
  • the silicon in the aluminum-silicon alloy serves, in part, to decrease the melting point of the alloy, thereby facilitating the aluminiding process, as described below.
  • the silicon may also function as a passivating agent, so that the alloy is relatively stable in the presence of the colloidal silica.
  • the silicon is present in an amount sufficient to decrease the melting point of the aluminum-silicon alloy to below about 610° C.
  • the silicon is present in the alloy at a level of about 0.5% by weight to about 30% by weight, based on the combined weight of the silicon and aluminum.
  • the silicon is present in the alloy at a level of about 5% by weight to about 20% by weight, based on the combined weight of the silicon and aluminum. More specifically, the silicon is present at a level of about 10% by weight to about 15% by weight, based on the combined weight of the silicon and aluminum.
  • Table 1 describes some of the chemical and physical characteristics for several commercial grades of spherical, aluminum-silicon particles, available from Valimet Corporation. These grades of the aluminum-silicon alloy are merely exemplary, since many other types of these alloys could be used. Table 1 Weight% S-10 Grade S-20 Grade Aluminum Balance Balance Silicon 11.0%-13.0% 11.0%-13.0% Iron 0-0.8% 0-0.8% Zinc 0-0.2% 0-0.2% Oil/Grease 0-0.2% 0-0.2% Volatile Components 0-0.1 % 0-0.1 % Sieve Analysis +140 0-1.0% +170 0-7.0% +200 0-0.1 % +250 0-1.0% +325 0-15.0% 90.0-100% -325 85.0-100% 0-10.0%
  • the aluminum-silicon alloys may also comprise additional components that impart a variety of desired characteristics. Examples include the platinum group metals, rare earth metals (as well as Sc and Y), iron, chromium, cobalt, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing elements. A minor amount of an impurity is also sometimes present. For example, an impurity is present in an amount less than about 1% by weight, based on total elements present.
  • composition of the powder comprising aluminum, and the composition of the slurry depend in part on the amount of aluminum needed for the substrate.
  • the aluminum in the slurry coating composition will be present in an amount sufficient to compensate for any projected loss of aluminum from the substrate, under projected operating condition parameters.
  • the operating condition parameters include temperature levels, temperature/time schedules and cycles; and environmental conditions.
  • the amount of aluminum in the slurry composition is calculated to exceed the amount of aluminum present in the substrate by up to about 65 atomic %. Specifically, the amount of aluminum in the slurry composition is calculated to exceed the amount of aluminum present in the substrate by up to about 55 atomic %. More specifically, the amount of aluminum in the slurry composition is calculated to exceed the amount of aluminum present in the substrate by up to about 45 atomic %. In terms of weight percentages, the amount of aluminum in the slurry is about 0.5% by weight to about 50% by weight. Specifically, the amount of aluminum is of about 10% by weight to about 45% by weight. More specifically, the amount of aluminum is of about 30% by weight to about 40% by weight. Depending on the superalloy substrate, the aluminum levels may be adjusted further to allow for the presence of other metals intended for diffusion.
  • the slurry coating composition comprises colloidal silica.
  • colloidal silica refers to any dispersion of fine particles of silica in a medium of water or another solvent. Dispersions of colloidal silica are available from various chemical manufacturers, in either acidic or basic form. Moreover, various shapes of silica particles can be used, e.g., spherical, hollow, porous, rod, plate, flake, fibrous, or irregularly shaped as well as amorphous silica powder or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing shapes. In one embodiment, the silica particles are spherical silica particles.
  • the particles have an average particle size of about 10 nanometers to about 100 nanometers measured across the longest axis of the particle.
  • colloidal silica can be found under the trade names LUDOX® and REMASOL® (e.g., from Remet® Corporation, Utica, N.Y.)
  • the amount of colloidal silica present in the composition will depend on various factors such as, for example, the amount of aluminum powder being used and the amount of an optional organic stabilizer, as described below. Processing conditions are also a consideration, for examples, how the slurry is formed and applied to a substrate.
  • the colloidal silica is present in an amount of about 1% by weight to about 40% by weight, based on silica solids as a percentage of the entire composition. Specifically, the colloidal silica is present in an amount of 5% by weight to about 20% by weight, based on silica solids as a percentage of the entire composition. More specifically, the colloidal silica is present in an amount of about 10% by weight to about 15% by weight, based on silica solids as a percentage of the entire composition.
  • the slurry composition comprises an organic stabilizer.
  • the stabilizer comprises an organic compound having two or more hydroxyl groups. In one embodiment, the stabilizer contains at least three hydroxyl groups. In one embodiment, the stabilizer is miscible in water. Moreover, a combination of two or more organic compounds could be used as the stabilizer.
  • organic compounds can be used as a stabilizer.
  • Suitable examples include diols (sometimes referred to as "dihydroxy alcohols") such as ethanediol, propanediol, butanediol, cyclopentanediol, glycol and the like, or a combination comprising at least one of the following diols.
  • Suitable glycols include ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, diethylene glycol, and the like, or a combination comprising at least one of the following glycols.
  • the diols can be substituted with various organic groups, including alkyl or aromatic groups.
  • substituted diols include 2-methyl-1,2-propanediol, 2,3-dimethyl-2,3-butanediol, 1-phenyl-1,2-ethanediol, and 1-phenyl-1,2-propanediol.
  • Organic compounds having three hydroxyl groups can also be used, such as for example, glycerol, C 3 H 5 (OH) 3 .
  • sugar alcohols Compounds containing greater than three hydroxyl groups (some of which are referred to as "sugar alcohols") can also be used.
  • pentaerythritol, C(CH 2 OH) 4 can be a suitable stabilizer.
  • Sorbitol and similar polyhydroxy alcohols represent other examples.
  • Suitable polymeric materials containing two or more hydroxyl groups can also be employed as the organic stabilizer. Suitable examples include various fats (glycerides), such as phosphatidic acid (a phosphoglyceride).
  • Carbohydrates represent another broad class of materials that may be employed. The term “carbohydrate” is meant to include polyhydroxy aldehydes, polyhydroxy ketones, or compounds that can be hydrolyzed to form polyhydroxy aldehydes or polyhydroxy ketones.
  • the term includes materials like lactose, along with sugars, such as glucose, sucrose, and fructose. Many related compounds could also be used, including polysaccharides like cellulose and starch, or components within the polysaccharides, such as amylose. Water-soluble derivatives of the polymeric materials can also be used.
  • Exemplary organic stabilizers are glycerols and dihydroxy alcohols, such as glycols. Without being bound by theory, it appears that the tri-hydroxy functionality of polyol compounds like glycerol and the dihydroxy functionality of diol compounds are effective at passivating the aluminum component in the slurry.
  • the amount of the organic stabilizer present in the slurry will depend on various factors, including the specific type of stabilizer present; the hydroxyl content of the stabilizer; its water-miscibility; the effect of the stabilizer on the viscosity of the slurry composition; the amount of aluminum present in the slurry composition; the particle size of the aluminum; the surface-to-volume ratio of the aluminum particles; the specific technique used to prepare the slurry; and the identity of the other components which may be present in the slurry composition.
  • the slurry comprises a organic stabilizer in an amount sufficient to prevent or minimize undesirable reactions between the aluminum metal and phosphoric acid, when the phosphoric acid is present.
  • the organic stabilizer is present in an amount sufficient to chemically stabilize the aluminum or aluminum-silicon component during contact with water or any other aqueous components.
  • chemically stabilize is used herein to indicate that the slurry remains substantially free of undesirable chemical reactions.
  • Undesirable chemical reaction include reactions that would increase the viscosity and/or the temperature of the composition to unacceptable levels. For example, unacceptable increases in temperature or viscosity are those that could prevent the slurry composition from being easily applied to the substrate.
  • the amount of organic stabilizer present in the slurry composition is about 0.1% by weight to about 20% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. Specifically, the amount of organic stabilizer present in the slurry composition is about 0.5% by weight to about 15% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. More specifically, the amount of organic stabilizer present in the slurry composition is about 1% by weight to about 10% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the slurry composition comprises a liquid carrier.
  • the amount of liquid carrier employed is the minimum amount sufficient to keep the solid components of the slurry in suspension. Amounts greater than that level may be used to adjust the viscosity of the slurry composition, depending on the technique used to apply the composition to a substrate.
  • the liquid carrier is present in an amount of about 30% by weight to about 70% by weight, based on the weight of the entire slurry composition.
  • the slurry could be in the form of a liquid-liquid emulsion.
  • the slurry composition is aqueous and comprises a liquid carrier that comprises water.
  • aqueous refers to compositions in which about 65% or more of the volatile components are water. Specifically, about 75% or more of the volatile components are water. More specifically, about 85% or more of the volatile components are water.
  • a limited amount of other liquids may be used in admixture with the water in an aqueous slurry composition.
  • suitable examples of the other liquids or “carriers” include alcohols, including lower alcohols with 1-4 carbon atoms in the main chain, such as ethanol.
  • Another example of a suitable liquid carrier is a halogenated hydrocarbon solvent.
  • the aqueous slurry composition comprises a binder comprising colloidal silica.
  • the slurry composition is an organic-based composition and comprises a binder that comprises an organic resin.
  • an organic-based composition is meant to describe a material that comprises a synthetic resin or drying oil as a film-forming component, and a solvent.
  • the organic-based slurry composition is a commercial coating or a paint.
  • the organic-based slurry composition further comprises a pigment.
  • the organic-based slurry composition is non-aqueous. As used herein, non-aqueous refers to a slurry composition that comprises no water or only limited amounts of water.
  • Suitable examples of useful organic resins include: epoxy resins, silicone resins, alkyd resins, acrylic resins, polyurethane resins, polyvinyl chloride resins, phenolic resins, polyester resins, urethane resins, polyamide resins, polyolefin resins, and the like, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing organic resins.
  • An exemplary epoxy resin is bisphenol A.
  • Exemplary silicone resins include modified or unmodified silicone varnish, an organopolysiloxane, a silicone alkyd, a silicone epoxy, or a silicone polyester.
  • An exemplary alkyd resin is the reaction product of phthalic anhydride and glycerol.
  • the organic-based slurry composition comprises an organic solvent.
  • Suitable examples of suitable organic solvents include alcohols, glycols, ketones, aldehydes, aromatic compounds, dimethylformamide, mineral spirits, naphtha, nitrated hydrocarbons, chlorinated hydrocarbons, and the like, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing organic solvents.
  • the slurry composition further comprises inert organic pyrolysable thickener particles.
  • inert organic pyrolysable thickener comprises a solid organic particulate thickener.
  • the inert organic pyrolysable thickeners are inert, occupy space, are capable of vaporizing without leaving residue, and are environmentally benign. By varying the consistency (the amount, for example) of inert organic pyrolysable thickener particles, the resulting material properties can be changed. For example, increased amounts of inert organic pyrolysable thickener can increase the firmness of the composition.
  • Suitable materials for the inert organic pyrolysable thickener include (meth)acrylics and poly((meth)acrylics).
  • An exemplary material is poly(methyl methacrylate).
  • Suitable forms for the inert organic pyrolysable thickener include beads, microbeads, yarns, strings, fibers, and combinations thereof.
  • An exemplary form is microbeads. In one embodiment, the average diameter of microbeads is about 200 micrometers.
  • the inert organic pyrolysable thickener comprises poly(methyl methacrylate) microbeads.
  • the slurry composition can comprise a variety of other components as additives, for example components that are used in the areas of chemical processing and ceramics processing. Suitable examples of these additives are thickening agents, dispersants, deflocculants, anti-settling agents, anti- foaming agents, binders, plasticizers, emollients, surfactants, and lubricants.
  • An exemplary thickening agent is a water soluble polymeric thickener such as polyvinyl alcohol.
  • the additives are present in an amount of about 0.01% by weight to about 10% by weight, based on the weight of the entire composition.
  • the slurry composition is based on colloidal silica and the aluminum-silicon alloy
  • Commercially available blending equipment can be used, and the shearing viscosity can be adjusted by addition of the liquid carrier.
  • Mixing of the ingredients can be undertaken at a temperature of about 23° C to about 60° C.
  • Mixing can be done using a hot water bath or other technique to maintain a temperature of about 23° C to about 60° C. Mixing is carried out until the resulting blend is uniform.
  • the additives mentioned above, if used, can be added after the primary ingredients have been mixed, although this will depend in part on the nature of the additive.
  • the components are blended in a selected sequence.
  • the organic stabilizer is first mixed with the powder comprising aluminum, prior to any significant contact between the powder comprising aluminum and the aqueous carrier.
  • a limited portion of the colloidal silica for example, one-half or less of the formulated amount, may also be added slowly at this time to enhance the shear characteristics of the mixture.
  • the initial contact between the stabilizer and the aluminum in the absence of a substantial amount of any aqueous component, may increase the stability of the slurry composition.
  • the remaining portion of the colloidal silica is then added and thoroughly mixed into the blend.
  • the other optional additives can also be added at this time. In some instances, it may be desirable to wait for a period of time, for example, up to about 24 hours or more, prior to adding the remaining colloidal silica. This waiting period may enhance the "wetting" of the alumina with the stabilizer.
  • Mixing of the remaining ingredients can be undertaken at about 23° C to about 60° C. Mixing can be done using a hot water bath or other technique to maintain a temperature of about 23° C to about 60° C.
  • the settling rate of the solid components of the slurry can be controlled by for example, stirring the slurry prior to injection.
  • the slurry is manually injected with a syringe into the inside of a passage or cavity of an article.
  • a feed pump is operated to suck up the slurry from a slurry tank and inject it under pressure into the inside of a passage or cavity of an article.
  • the pressure can be regulated through a flow meter.
  • the pressure of the slurry at the end of the injection is about 0.01 to about 1.0 MPa, specifically about 0.1 to about 0.5 MPa.
  • the slurry is injected at a rate of about 1 to about 200 cc/min.
  • the total amount of slurry injected depends on a variety of factors including the composition and viscosity of the slurry, the superalloy substrate to be coated, the surface area to be covered, and the desired thickness of the coating (although the final diffused aluminide coating thickness is relatively insensitive to the initial slurry coating ("green coating") thickness).
  • the amount of slurry injected is greater than the amount of slurry that is sufficient to cover the total internal surface area of the passage or cavity.
  • the temperature of the slurry injected into the inside of a passage or cavity of an article is about 23° C to about 60° C.
  • a first passage or cavity of an article is masked and the slurry is injected into a second passage or cavity that is left unmasked.
  • Compressed air is applied to the passage or cavity to distribute the injected slurry throughout the passage or cavity.
  • the compressed air also expels excess slurry from the passage or cavity.
  • the pressure of the applied compressed air will depend on a variety of factors such as the viscosity, temperature, and volume of the slurry; the size and shape of the passage or cavity; and the superalloy substrate to be coated.
  • the pressure of the compressed air is about 0.01 to about 1.0 MPa, specifically about 0.1 to about 0.5 MPa.
  • the article is hoisted above the ground to drain out excess slurry. In one embodiment, the article is hoisted above the ground and agitated to drain out excess slurry. In a further embodiment, the article is agitated on a two-axis rotator.
  • a commercially available two-axis rotator is the TURBULA® Shaker-Mixer from Glen Mills, Inc., Clifton, NJ.
  • the agitation is performed at a temperature of about 23° C to about 60° C. In one embodiment, the agitation is performed for about one minute to about two hours. Without being bound by theory, the agitation allows further distribution of the slurry within the passage or cavity as well as promotes the removal of excess slurry.
  • the slurry can be applied as one layer, or as multiple layers. If multiple layers are used, a heat treatment can be performed after each layer is deposited, to accelerate removal of the volatile components. In one embodiment, the heating will also cause decomposition of inert organic pyrolysable thickener particles. After multiple layers of the slurry have been applied, an optional further heat treatment may be carried out, to further remove volatile materials like the organic solvents and water.
  • the heat treatment conditions will depend in part on the identity of the volatile components in the slurry.
  • An exemplary heating regimen is about 5 minutes to about 120 minutes, at a temperature of about 80° C to about 200° C.
  • an "aluminum-diffused surface region" for substrates like superalloys includes both an aluminum-enriched region closest to the surface, and an area of aluminum-superalloy interdiffusion immediately below the enriched region.
  • the diffusion temperature for this aluminiding step will depend on various factors, including for example, the composition of the substrate; the specific composition and thickness of the slurry; and the desired depth of enhanced aluminum concentration.
  • the diffusion temperature is about 650° C to about 1100° C, and preferably, about 800° C to about 950° C. These temperatures are also high enough to remove by vaporization or pyrolysis any organic compounds that are present, for example, stabilizers like glycerol.
  • the diffusion heat treatment can be carried out by any convenient technique, such as by heating in an oven in a vacuum or under argon gas.
  • the time of the diffusion heat treatment will also depend on various factors, including for example, the composition of the substrate; the specific composition and thickness of the slurry; and the desired depth of enhanced aluminum concentration. In one embodiment, the time of the diffusion heat treatment will be about 30 minutes to about 8 hours. In some instances, a graduated heat treatment is desirable. In one embodiment, the temperature is raised to about 650° C, held there for a period of time, and then increased, in steps, to about 850° C. Alternatively, the temperature could initially be raised to a threshold temperature of about 650° C, and then raised continuously, for example at a rate of about 1° C per minute, to reach a temperature of about 850° C in 200 minutes.
  • Removing excess material can be performed by any convenient method.
  • removing excess material comprises inserting a removing tool in the internal passage or cavity.
  • a removing tool is a needle.
  • removing excess material comprises dissolving the excess material.
  • dissolving comprises chemically removing the excess material using sodium hydroxide at 0.5 N (1/2 mole per liter).
  • a slurry is formed by mixing 5 grams (g) of glycerol, 14 g of LP30 colloidal silica, 10 g of 20% (w/w) polyvinyl alcohol (in water), 20 g of 10 to 14 micrometer aluminum powder, 5 g of 10 micrometer aluminum silicon eutectic powder and 2 g of 200 micrometer poly(methyl methacrylate) microbeads.
  • the mixture is injected at room temperature into the trailing edge cooling holes of a 7FA Stage Two nozzle, composed of GTD222 nickel-based superalloy. Compressed air at a pressure of 0.5 MPa was applied for ten minutes. The nozzle was agitated on a TURBULA® Shaker-Mixer at room temperature for ten minutes.
  • the nozzle is cured according to a three-step heating regimen: 60 minutes at 80° C, then 30 minutes at 120° C, followed by 60 minutes at 230° C. This curing cycle appeared to remove substantially all of the liquid material.
  • the nozzle is subjected to diffusion heat treatment for the diffusion of the external aluminide coating.
  • the nozzle was heat-treated in a vacuum oven at 650° C for 15 minutes.
  • the oven temperature was then raised at a rate of 8° C per minute to 870° C.
  • the oven temperature was held at 870° C for 2 hours.
  • the nozzle was then oven-cooled. During this treatment the poly(methyl methacrylate) beads decompose to form a gas that escapes from the holes.
  • the powder comprising aluminum is uniformly distributed and diffuses into the superalloy to form a diffusion aluminide coating. Residual aluminum powder is removed mechanically or by brief immersion in 0.5 N sodium hydroxide. The steps are outlined in Figure 1 . As shown in Figure 2 , the internal passage has a substantially uniform coating that is 0.0017-0.0035 inches thick.
  • a slurry is formed as described in Example 1 and maintained at 60°C in a hot water bath.
  • the mixture is injected at 60°C into the trailing edge cooling holes of a 7FA Stage Two nozzle, composed of GTD222 nickel-based superalloy. Compressed air at a pressure of 0.5 MPa was applied for ten minutes.
  • the nozzle was agitated on a TURBULA® Shaker-Mixer at 60°C for ten minutes.
  • the nozzle After being air-dried, the nozzle was cured in an oven at 80°C for 30 minutes, followed by 260°C for 30 minutes. The nozzle was then diffusion heat-treated in a vacuum oven, at a temperature of about 870°C for 2 hours. The nozzle was then oven-cooled. During this treatment the poly(methyl methacrylate) beads decompose to form a gas that escapes from the holes. The powder comprising aluminum left behind is uniformly distributed and diffuses into the superalloy to form a diffusion aluminide coating. Residual aluminum powder is removed mechanically or by brief immersion in 0.5 N sodium hydroxide.

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