ABSTRACT
C .....................................347 11.3 Quaternary and Higher-Ordered Intermetallic Systems.......................................................351 11.4 Ternary and Higher-Ordered Hard Coatings .......................................................................358 11.5 Thermodynamic-Based Principles of Synergistic Alloying of Protective and
Wear-Resistant Materials and Coatings ...............................................................................366 11.5.1 The Trigger Effect for Synergistically Alloyed Oxidation-Resistant
Materials and Wear-Resistant Coatings ...................................................................367 11.5.2 Thermodynamic Principles of Synergistic Alloying of Quaternary
Wear-Resistant Coatings for Severe Applications ...................................................368 11.6 Conclusions...........................................................................................................................377 References ......................................................................................................................................378
This chapter focuses on the principles of synergistic alloying of intermetallics and oxidationresistant coatings, as well as wear-resistant coatings. The principles developed are based on the concept of irreversible thermodynamics. Although the composition of the coating differs for specific applications, the principles are similar.
