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A. Ibrahim, H. Salem and C. Berndt, “Characterization of Nanostructured and Conventional Alumina-13wt% Titania Coatings,” International Thermal Spray Conference, Maastricht, 2-4 June 2008.

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• TITLE: Laser Surface Annealing of Plasma Sprayed Coatings

  AUTHORS: Ahmed Ibrahim, Yue Hung

  KEYWORDS: Laser Annealing; Plasma Sprayed Coatings; SEM; Microstructure

  JOURNAL NAME: Journal of Surface Engineered Materials and Advanced Technology, Vol.2 No.3A, July 27, 2012

  ABSTRACT: Laser surface annealing provides a rapid and efficient means for surface alloying and modification of ceramic materials. In this study, Alumina-13% Titania coatings were sprayed with a water-stabilized plasma spray gun. The coated surface was treated by Excimer laser having a wavelength of 248 nm and pulse duration of 24 ns. The surface structure of the treated coating was examined by field emission scanning electron microscope and X-ray diffraction (XRD). A detailed analysis of the effects of various laser parameters including laser energy density (fluence), pulse repetition rate (PRR), and number of pulses on the morphology and the microstructure of the coatings are presented.