The TiAlN coating was prepared by a multi-arc ion plating technology on surface of zirconium alloy substrate subjected to ion nitriding and gas nitrocarburing, respectively. Compared with the directly prepared TiAlN coating on the surface of the zirconium alloy substrate, the effect of nitrided layer on the coating adhesion was researched. The friction and wear tests were carried out with an upright universal friction and wear tester; the microhardness was measured with a microhardness tester; the indentation test was performed with a Rockwell ...
