Thermal spray technology encompasses a group of coating processes that provide functional surfaces
to protect or improve the performance of a substrate or component. Many types and forms of materials
can be thermal sprayed—which is why thermal spray is used worldwide to provide protection from cor￾rosion, wear, and heat; to restore and repair components; and for a variety of other applications.
This handbook is intended to be an extensive reference guide to thermal spray technology. It cov￾ers principles, processes, types of coatings, applications, performance, and testing/analysis. It will
serve as an excellent introduction and guidebook for those who are new to thermal spray. The hand￾book provides in-depth coverage and data that will be of great value to specifiers and users of ther￾mal spray coatings, as well as to thermal spray experts who need additional background in certain
areas. This handbook also was tailored with undergraduate and graduate students in mind so
that they too can be exposed to the excitement of thermal spray technology