Preparation of Co-YSZ/HAp nano-composite coating on Ti substrate by electrochemical method

Co-YSZ/HAp nano-composite coating and nano-HAp single coating were deposited on Ti substrate using the combination of electrocodeposition and electrophoretic deposition, and electrophoretic depositions, respectively. Surface and cross section morphologies of the coatings were observed by scanning electron microscope. Element distribution and crystal phase of the coatings were analyzed by energy dispersive spectrum and X-ray diffraction. The adhesive strength of the coating and Ti substrate was determined by shear strength testing. The results indicate that the adhesive strength of Co-YSZ/HAp nano-composite coating and Ti substrate is higher than that of nano-HAp single coating and Ti substrate. It shows that Co-YSZ as an interlayer reduces the mismatch of the thermal expansion coefficients between HAp and titanium and Co-YSZ/HAp nano-composite coating has better mechanical properties