Patent ID: 6849299
Filing Date: 2005-02-01
Classification: C23C,Y02T

Abstract:
1. A method of vapor-depositing a coating on a base material ( 50 ), said coating comprising at least two metallic elements and a refractory element, wherein said refractory element comprises greater than 0.05 atomic percent of said vapor-deposited coating, the method comprising the steps of: a) providing a source material, said source material comprising a first material ( b) placing said source material in a crucible ( c) providing a base ( d) positioning said base vertically above an opening in the crucible ( e) heating said first material ( wherein said metallic two elements in said second material ( 30 ) are transported through said molten zone ( 55 ), wherein said refractory element and said two metallic elements in said second material ( 30 ) are evaporated from said source material and are condensed upon said base material ( 50 ), thereby forming said vapor-deposited coating ( 71 ).