Research Progress in Preparation of Nanostructured WC-based Feedstock Powders and Their Thermally Sprayed Coatings
LIU Shunping1, WANG Dafeng2,3,*, KAN Shengpan1, ZHOU Xianglin1,*
1 State Key Laboratory for Advanced Metals and Materials, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China 2 Inner Mongolia Metal Material Research Institute, Baotou 014000, Inner Mongolia, China 3 Ningbo Branch of Chinese Academy of Ordnance Science, Ningbo 315103, Zhejiang, China
Abstract: Nanostructured WC-based thermal sprayed coatings exhibit high hardness, high density, excellent wear resistance and corrosion resistance, making them promising candidates for addressing surface failure challenges such as high-cycle fatigue, severe friction, and strong corrosion in aerospace, transportation, and related fields. This paper reviews the various preparation methods for nanostructured WC-based spraying powders developed both domestically and abroad, highlighting their respective advantages and limitations. and further examines how spraying process optimization, powder and coating structure design, incorporation of reinforcing phases, and post-treatment strategies contribute to enhancing the performance of nanostructured WC-based thermal spray coatings. Finally, future research directions are outlined.
刘顺平, 王大锋, 阚生盼, 周香林. 纳米WC基喷涂粉末制备及其热喷涂涂层研究进展[J]. 材料导报, 2026, 40(10): 25050139-12.
LIU Shunping, WANG Dafeng, KAN Shengpan, ZHOU Xianglin. Research Progress in Preparation of Nanostructured WC-based Feedstock Powders and Their Thermally Sprayed Coatings. Materials Reports, 2026, 40(10): 25050139-12.
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