Process evaluation and characterization of TiC coating on graphite for doublet III limiters and neutral beam armor

Abstract An investigation was conducted to evaluate a thin coating of TiC deposited on a graphite substrate by a commercial CVD coating process. Microstructural analyses are presented for specimens positioned at various locations within the retort during the CVD coating runs. Coating requirements for thickness, quality and uniformity were met. These findings provide the data base for production coating graphite neutral-beam armor and limiter tiles for Tokamaks.