Corrosion Behavior and Surface Properties of PVD Coatings for Mold Technology Applications

Chrome plating is still one of the best solutions to coat martensitic steel used in the molding of plastics and rubbers. However, current stringent regulations on environmental impact call for more sustainable processes. In the present work, some physical vapor deposition (PVD) nitride coatings were...

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Main Authors: Luigi D'Avico, Ruben Beltrami, Nora Lecis, Stefano P. Trasatti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-12-01
Series:Coatings
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2079-6412/9/1/7