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Modelling and experimental studies of properties of TiN coatings

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This paper reviews pertinent research in the area of theoretical modelling and experimental studies of the various properties of titanium nitride coatings. A brief description of methods commonly used for the deposition of TiN coatings is discussed first. The important properties of these coatings are presented next. Various theoretical models for hardness, adhesion and residual stresses, and experimental work, both in support of these models and on other relevant properties such as corrosion, abrasion and colour, are cited and discussed. Finally, research issues and developmental needs in pertinent areas are identified and explicated.

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  3. AT&T Bell Laboratories, 07728, Holmdel, NJ, USA

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Chatterjee, S., Sudarshan, T.S. & Chandrashekhar, S. Modelling and experimental studies of properties of TiN coatings. Journal of Materials Science 28, 1989–2006 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00367555

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