ISSN:
1572-8986
Keywords:
d.c. glow discharge
;
steel surface nitriding
;
molecular beam plasma diagnostics
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
,
Technology
Notes:
Abstract Reactive constituents have been investigated in a molecular beam generated in the cathode surface glow area and surface boundary layer. Mixtures of nitrogen and hydrogen form NHx(x=0–4) compounds, which are of relevance in heterogeneous, plasma vs. metal nitriding reactions. Ammonia decomposition leads to NHx(x=2–4). Strong cataphoretic enrichment of hydrogen has been observed in the cathode glow area. Heterogeneous reactions of NHx with iron lead to the formation of iron nitrides via intermediates such as FeNH2–3. In a pulsed d.c. glow discharge, increased sputtering and decreased hydrogen enrichment have been observed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00647190
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