Microcantilever-assessed fracture toughness of industrially deposited TiZrN coatings at various nitrogen partial pressures

Key Points

• Fracture toughness of TiZrN coatings changes with nitrogen partial pressure, influencing performance.
• Coatings deposited under optimal nitrogen conditions showed improvements in toughness compared to lower levels.
• Assessment used microcantilever techniques to evaluate mechanical properties of the coatings systematically.
• Highlights the need to optimize nitrogen partial pressure for enhancing industrial coating durability in applications.