SYNTHESIS, STRUCTURE AND PROTECTIVE PROPERTIES OF PVD MAX PHASE COATINGS. A REVIEW. PART I. MAX PHASE COATINGS DEPOSITION

In recent decades, MAX phases have attracted considerable attention from the scientific community due to their unique combination of metallic and ceramic properties, which provide exceptional mechanical, thermal, electrical and chemical characteristics. The synthesis of MAX phases in the form of coatings is of increasing interest for many applications. The aim of this review is to summarize the progress made in the synthesis of coatings based on MAX phases using different methods. The advantages and characteristics of the implementation of ion-plasma physical vapor deposition methods are discussed. The use of ion-plasma methods allows to significantly reduce the synthesis temperature of MAX phases due to the high energy of the particles forming the coating. The effect of deposition parameters on the composition, structure and properties of the coatings is analyzed. Coatings with high protective properties and prospects for their application in industry are considered. This part of the review focuses on methods for depositing MAX phase based coatings.