Y2O3-CeO2-ZrO2 Powder Prepared by Co-Precipitation and As-Plasma-Sprayed Coating

The Y2O3-CeO2-ZrO2 powders were prepared using a co-precipitation process and the corresponding coatings were prepared by plasma spraying. The results show that an optimal composition exists in Y2O3-doped CeO2-ZrO2, but not in CeO2-doped Y2O3-ZrO2. The powders mainly contain tetragonal phase and a trace amount of monoclinic phase. The homogeneity in composition, large agglomerate size, ideal particle size distribution and high flowability were obtained. The as-sprayed coatings are composed of non-transformable tetragonal phase, tz' structure, and resistant to transformation under thermal or mechanical stresses.