| Wear Resistance |
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| Adhesive Wear |
Bearings, piston rings, hydraulic press sleeves |
Chrome Oxide, Babbit, Carbon Steel |
| Abrasive Wear |
Guide bars, pump seals, concrete mixer screws |
Tungsten Carbide, Alumina/Titania, Steel |
| Surface Fatigue Wear |
Dead centers, cam followers, fan blades (jet engines), wear rings (land-based turbines) |
Tungsten Carbide, Copper/Nickel/Indium Alloy, Chrome Carbide |
| Erosion |
Slurry pumps, exhaust fans, dust collectors |
Tungsten Carbide, Stellite |
| Heat Resistance |
Burner cans/baskets (gas turbines), exhaust ducts |
Partially Stabilized Zirconia |
| Oxidation Resistance |
Exhaust mufflers, heat treating fixtures, exhaust valve stems |
Aluminum, Nickel/Chrome Alloy, Hastelloy |
| Corrosion Resistance |
Pump parts, storage tanks, food handling equipment |
Stainless Steel (316), Aluminum, Inconel, Hastelloy |
| Electrical Conductivity |
Electrical contacts, ground connectors |
Copper |
| Electrical Resistance |
Insulation for heater tubes, soldering tips |
Alumina |
| Coating for Frictional Wear and Contact |
Coatings for Non slip Grip and Wear |
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