title: Diamond coating of titanium alloys.
abstract: A titanium alloy was coated with a thin layer of synthetic diamond by chemical vapor deposition methods, achieving exceptional adhesion. Scientific and technological opportunities exist for the development of diamond-coated metal alloys and for a better understanding of adhesion mechanisms of hard, brittle coatings. An indentation method of wide applicability for measuring the adhesion of such coatings is discussed.
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Drory
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Hutchinson