Substrate-dependent microstructure and nano-mechanical behavior of RF-sputtered CrN thin films on titanium alloys
Titanium alloys such as Ti–6Al–4V and Ti–3Al–2.5V are commonly utilized in the aerospace industry and medical sectors, but their low surface hardness and poor wear resistance may reduce their service life. In this study, CrN thin-film coatings were deposited on both alloys using RF magnetron sputtering to investigate t...