A thermal barrier coating is provided. The thermal barrier coating is configured to remain adherent to a substrate under high strains, thus allowing the use of non-contacting strain measurement systems, using digital image correlation for example. The thermal barrier coating may include a first layer of a partially metallic material configured to adhere to a metallic substrate, and a second layer of a partially ceramic material configured to adhere to the first layer. A successful configuration has a top layer thickness that is approximately two-thirds of the first layer thickness.

Functional materials and methods for making the functional materials are provided. Also provided are methods for utilizing the functional materials in a variety of applications, including catalysis, adsorption, energy storage, and biomedical applications. The functional materials are made from metal alloys via an oxidative dealloying process that selectively removes one or more elements from the metal alloy and converts one or more of the remaining elements into a stable metal-oxygen matrix having a controlled porosity.

A hot-stamped component according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a steel sheet, a plating layer located on the steel sheet and including Zn, and a surface layer located on the plating layer, wherein the surface layer includes a post-treatment layer including an Si-based inorganic post-treatment agent, a Zn oxide layer located on a same layer as the post-treatment layer on the plating layer, and an inter-diffusion layer located between the plating layer and at least one of the post-treatment layer and the Zn oxide layer to overlap at least one of the post-treatment layer and the Zn oxide layer, the inter-diffusion layer including at least one of Si, Mn, O, Fe, Zn, and SiO.

A hot-stamped component according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a steel sheet, a plating layer located on the steel sheet and including Zn, and a surface layer located on the plating layer, wherein the surface layer includes a post-treatment layer including an Si-based inorganic post-treatment agent, a Zn oxide layer located on a same layer as the post-treatment layer on the plating layer, and an inter-diffusion layer located between the plating layer and at least one of the post-treatment layer and the Zn oxide layer to overlap at least one of the post-treatment layer and the Zn oxide layer, the inter-diffusion layer including at least one of Si, Mn, O, Fe, Zn, and SiO.

Provided are a chain component that has a simple surface treatment structure and can maintain good wear resistance over a long time, and a chain that includes the chain component and maintains good wear elongation resistance. The chain component of a power transmission chain for industrial use includes a chromium nitride layer formed on an outer side of a steel base material and containing more than 0 mass % but not more than 55 mass % iron. At least a surface of the chromium nitride layer that slides against other components is a rough surface with peaks and valleys.

Graphene platelet nano composites with metal or metal oxides. The coated and composited particles are useful as electrodes and for electrical applications.

[Problem] To provide a chain link which can improve wear resistance even under lubricating conditions in adhesive mode. [Solution] Steel link plates 2 for a silent chain having pinholes 22 for inserting linking pins 3 are formed. A hardened layer obtained by performing heat treatment (martempering, for example) is formed on the inner circumferential surface of the pinholes 22, and a large number of hard particles hp having the same hardness as or a greater hardness than the surface hardness of said hardened layer are dotted in a crystalline state within the martensite structure on the surface layer section of the hardened layer. The hard particles hp are an oxide, carbide or nitride of any element from Cr, V, Ti and Nb which was originally present in the steel of the link plate material.

[Problem] To provide a chain link which can improve wear resistance even under lubricating conditions in adhesive mode. [Solution] Steel link plates 2 for a silent chain having pinholes 22 for inserting linking pins 3 are formed. A hardened layer obtained by performing heat treatment (martempering, for example) is formed on the inner circumferential surface of the pinholes 22, and a large number of hard particles hp having the same hardness as or a greater hardness than the surface hardness of said hardened layer are dotted in a crystalline state within the martensite structure on the surface layer section of the hardened layer. The hard particles hp are an oxide, carbide or nitride of any element from Cr, V, Ti and Nb which was originally present in the steel of the link plate material.

A composition to decommission firearms is presented. The composition comprises a monomer, a quantity of calcium chloride; and sulfur-containing compound. The sulfur containing compound includes sodium persulfate and/or sodium thiosulfate.

A composition to decommission firearms is presented. The composition comprises a monomer, a quantity of calcium chloride; and sulfur-containing compound. The sulfur containing compound includes sodium persulfate and/or sodium thiosulfate.