Functional Zr, {\alpha}-Ta, and ({\alpha}-\b{eta}) Ta thick coatings obtained by original arc-evaporator

TL;DR

This paper introduces a novel plasma-clustered PVD Droplets technique for creating thick, functional Ta and Zr coatings with potential superconductive properties, offering a new approach compared to traditional CVD methods.

Contribution

The paper presents a new plasma-clustered PVD Droplets method for producing thick Ta and Zr coatings with unique properties, including preliminary superconductivity studies.

Findings

Coatings thicker than 20 μm were successfully produced.

The coatings exhibited specific physic-chemical properties.

Preliminary superconductive property assessments were conducted.

Abstract

Novel plasma-clustered deposition technique, called PVD Droplets, as well as its main principles of operation were described. New types of obtained thick, over 20 {\mu}m, functional coatings basing on Ta and Zr have been presented. Results of research in physic-chemical properties of the coating materials are listed including preliminary studies of superconductive properties. Comparative evaluation between of obtained coatings and sample CVD coating was made.