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Published online by Cambridge University Press: 11 February 2011
In the present paper mechanical properties of HVOF sprayed diamonds-containing aluminum oxide composite coating have been investigated. Crystallographic and morphologic texture was measured. Diamonds nanoparticles may improve fracture resistance of aluminum oxide-based coating. Investigations of thermally sprayed coatings by the test revealed high accuracy, speed and reliability of the test. It is also thought that the composite coatings will have better thermal conductivity and thermal shock resistance than that of aluminum oxide-based coatings.