G. Elssner et H. Hoven, The preparation and microstructural examination of layers in ceramic-metallic composite systems, PRAKT METAL, 36(9), 1999, pp. 469-486
The preparation of layers in combinations of ceramic - metallic materials i
s discussed. Examples are shown of the microstructures of ceramic flame spr
ayed and plasma sprayed coatings on metallic substrates, of TIC on graphite
, of copper on aluminium nitride, of a zinc oxide varistor (variable resist
or) with platinum multi-layers, and of graphite / TZM-, Glass solder / stee
l and ceramic / cermetallic composites. Suggestions are also made for the p
reparation of these combinations of materials, together with methods for th
e contrasting of their microstructures.