Fundamentals of Thermal Spraying

This book discusses the concepts and uses of thermal spraying including starting powder, spraying parameters, diagnostics, coating deposition, evolved microstructure, and resulting properties complemented with few case studies to associate the learnings with applied concepts. The major parts of the instrumentation, spraying gun which is the fundamental aspect of the different thermal spraying conditions are also discussed. The solved examples, numerical problems and descriptive questions are included for self-assessment at the end of every chapter. The book: -Discusses all aspects from starting powder, spraying parameters, diagnostics, and coating deposition -Explores schematics to highlight the conceptual notes -Includes multiple case studies from aerospace, biomedical, manufacturing, wettability, etc. domains to highlight practical application of the thermally sprayed coatings -Covers classification of thermal spray techniques -Contains solved example, numerical problems and descriptive questions for self-assessment. This book is aimed at senior undergraduates and graduates in materials science and engineering.