Fig. 6.

Representative particle size distribution graphs of generated during electric arc thermal spray coating using the following consumable wires: (A) PMET720 at 50 psi; (B) PMET720 at 60 psi. The mass percent per stage width versus aerodynamic diameter was compared as measured by a Moudi and Nano-Moudi particle sizer. The MMAD for the particles generated using PMET720 at 60 psi was 306 nm with a geometric deviation of 2.11, whereas the MMAD for the PMET 720 at 50 psi was 280 nm with a geometric standard deviation of 1.83.