MODELING AND EXPERIMENTAL STUDIES OF PROPERTIES OF TIN COATINGS

This paper reviews pertinent research in the area of theoretical model ling and experimental studies of the various properties of titanium ni tride coatings. A brief description of methods commonly used for the d eposition 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 co rrosion, abrasion and colour, are cited and discussed. Finally, resear ch issues and developmental needs in pertinent areas are identified an d explicated.