Nina Schalk

Publications / Theses

  1. 2021
  2. Published

    Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of ZrN, ZrCN and ZrC Coatings Grown by Chemical Vapor Deposition

    Frank, F., Tkadletz, M., Czettl, C. & Schalk, N., 22 Apr 2021, In: Coatings. 11.2021, 5, p. 1-13 491.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  3. Published

    In-Situ Investigation of the Oxidation Behaviour of Chemical Vapour Deposited Zr(C,N) Hard Coatings Using Synchrotron X-ray Diffraction

    Frank, F., Tkadletz, M., Saringer, C., Stark, A., Schell, N., Deluca, M., Czettl, C. & Schalk, N., 24 Feb 2021, In: Coatings. 11.2021, 3, p. 264 16 p., 11030264.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  4. Published

    Mechanical properties of single and polycrystalline α-Al2O3 coatings grown by chemical vapor deposition

    Konstantiniuk, F., Tkadletz, M., Kainz, C., Czettl, C. & Schalk, N., 11 Feb 2021, In: Surface & coatings technology. 410.2021, 25 March, p. 1-7 7 p., 126959.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  5. Published

    Evolution of the microstructure of sputter deposited TaAlON thin films with increasing oxygen partial pressure

    Schalk, N., Saringer, C., Fian, A., Terziyska, V., Julin, J. & Tkadletz, M., 2021, In: Surface & coatings technology. 2021, 418, p. 1-7

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  6. Published

    Evolution of the thermal conductivity of arc evaporated fcc-Ti1-x-yAlxTayN coatings with increasing Ta content

    Waldl, H., Tkadletz, M., Winkler, M., Großmann, B., Czettl, C., Pohler, M. & Schalk, N., 2021, In: Surface & coatings technology. 2021, 406

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  7. Published

    Influence of bias voltage on microstructure, mechanical properties and thermal stability of arc evaporated Cr0.74Ta0.26N coatings

    Kainz, C., Pohler, M., Gruber, G., Tkadletz, M., Ebner, A., Czettl, C. & Schalk, N., 2021, In: Surface & coatings technology. 2021, 417, p. 1-8

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  8. Published

    In-situ investigation of the oxidation behavior of powdered TiN, Ti(C,N) and TiC coatings grown by chemical vapor deposition

    Kainz, C., Schalk, N., Saringer, C. & Czettl, C., 2021, In: Surface & coatings technology. 2021, 406, p. 1-6

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  9. Published

    Microstructure and mechanical properties of arc evaporated Ti(Al,Si)N coatings

    Moritz, Y., Kainz, C., Tkadletz, M., Czettl, C., Pohler, M. & Schalk, N., 2021, In: Surface & coatings technology. 2021, 421, p. 1-8

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  10. 2020
  11. Published
  12. Published

    Tailoring hardness and fracture toughness of TiN-based CVD coatings

    Kainz, C., Schalk, N., Tkadletz, M., Mitterer, C. & Czettl, C., 8 Jul 2020.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterResearch

  13. Published
  14. Published

    Influence of spinodal decomposition and fcc →w phase transformation on global and local mechanical properties of nanolamellar CVD fcc-Ti1-xAlxN coatings

    Tkadletz, M., Lechner, A., Schalk, N., Sartory, B., Stark, A., Schell, N., Saringer, C., Mitterer, C. & Czettl, C., 12 May 2020, In: Materialia. 11.2020, June, 8 p., 100696.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  15. Published
  16. Published

    Oxidation behavior of arc evaporated TiSiN coatings investigated by in-situ synchrotron X-ray diffraction and HR-STEM

    Moritz, Y., Saringer, C., Tkadletz, M., Stark, A., Schell, N., Letofsky-Papst, I., Czettl, C., Pohler, M. & Schalk, N., 2020, In: Surface & coatings technology. 2020, 404, p. 1-9

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  17. Published
  18. Published

    Stress relaxation through thermal crack formation in CVD TiCN coatings grown on WC-Co with different Co contents

    Stylianou, R. P., Velic, D., Daves, W., Ecker, W., Stark, A., Schell, N., Tkadletz, M., Schalk, N., Czettl, C. & Mitterer, C., 2020, In: International journal of refractory metals & hard materials.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  19. Published

    Thermal crack formation in TiCN/α-Al2O3 bilayer coatings grown by thermal CVD on WC-Co substrates with varied Co content

    Stylianou, R. P., Velic, D., Daves, W., Ecker, W., Tkadletz, M., Schalk, N., Czettl, C. & Mitterer, C., 2020, In: Surface & coatings technology. 2020, 392, p. 1-11

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  20. Published

    Thermo-physical properties of coatings in the Ti(B,N) system grown by chemical vapor deposition

    Kainz, C., Schalk, N., Tkadletz, M., Saringer, C., Winkler, M., Stark, A., Schell, N., Julin, J. & Czettl, C., 2020, In: Surface & coatings technology. 2020, p. 1-9

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  21. 2019
  22. Published

    The effect of B and C addition on microstructure and mechanical properties of TiN hard coatings grown by chemical vapor deposition

    Kainz, C., Schalk, N., Tkadletz, M., Mitterer, C. & Czettl, C., 31 Oct 2019, In: Thin solid films. 688.2019, 137283, 8 p., 137283.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  23. Published

    Thermal expansion of magnetron sputtered TiCxN1-x coatings studied by high-temperature X-ray diffraction

    Saringer, C., Kickinger, C., Munnik, F., Mitterer, C., Schalk, N. & Tkadletz, M., 31 Oct 2019, In: Thin solid films. 688, 137307.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  24. Published

    Microstructure and mechanical properties of CVD TiN/TiBN multilayer coatings

    Kainz, C., Schalk, N., Tkadletz, M., Mitterer, C. & Czettl, C., 25 Jul 2019, In: Surface & coatings technology. 370.2019, July, p. 311-319 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  25. Published

    In-situ investigation of the oxidation behavior of metastable CVD Ti1-xAlxN using a novel combination of synchrotron radiation XRD and DSC

    Saringer, C., Tkadletz, M., Stark, A., Schell, N., Czettl, C. & Schalk, N., 27 May 2019, In: Surface & coatings technology. 374.2019, 25 September, p. 617-624 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  26. Published

    Effects of reference materials on texture coefficients determined for a CVD α-Al2O3 coating

    Stylianou, R. P., Tkadletz, M., Schalk, N., Penoy, M., Czettl, C. & Mitterer, C., 15 Feb 2019, In: Surface & coatings technology. 359.2019, February, p. 314-322 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  27. Published

    Thermal crack network on CVD TiCN/α-Al2O3 coated cemented carbide cutting tools

    Gassner, M., Schalk, N., Tkadletz, M., Czettl, C. & Mitterer, C., 5 Feb 2019, In: International journal of refractory metals & hard materials. 81.2019, June, p. 1-6 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  28. Published

    Thermal stability of nanolamellar fcc-Ti1-xAlxN grown by chemical vapor deposition

    Tkadletz, M., Hofer, C., Wüstefeld, C., Schalk, N., Motylenko, M., Rafaja, D., Holzschuh, H., Bürgin, W., Sartory, B., Mitterer, C. & Czettl, C., 2019, In: Acta Materialia. 174.2019, August, p. 195-205 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  29. 2018
  30. E-pub ahead of print

    Evolution of microstructure and mechanical properties of a grades TiAlON thin film investigated by cross-sectional characterization techniques

    Schalk, N., Tkadletz, M., Terziyska, V., Deluca, M., Letofsky-Papst, I., Keckes, J. & Mitterer, C., 14 Dec 2018, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Surface & coatings technology. 315.2019, February, p. 155-161 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  31. Published
  32. Published

    Enhanced Ti0.84Ta0.16N diffusion barriers, grown by a hybrid sputtering technique with no substrate heating, between Si (001) wafers and Cu overlayers

    Mühlbacher, M., Greczynski, G., Sartory, B., Schalk, N., Lu, J., Petrov, I., Greene, J. E., Hultman, L. & Mitterer, C., 2018, In: Scientific reports (London : Nature Publishing Group). p. 1-9

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  33. Published

    High-temperature tribology and oxidation of Ti1-x-γAlxTaγN hard coatings

    Großmann, B., Tkadletz, M., Schalk, N., Czettl, C., Pohler, M. & Mitterer, C., 2018, In: Surface & coatings technology. p. 190-197

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  34. Published

    Influence of cutting speed and workpiece material on the wear mechanisms of CVD TiCN/α-Al2O3 coated cutting inserts during turning

    Gassner, M., Schalk, N., Tkadletz, M., Pohler, M., Czettl, C. & Mitterer, C., 2018, In: Wear. 398-399.2018, March, p. 90-98

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  35. Published

    Microstructure and mechanical properties of CVD TiN/TiBN multilayer coatings

    Kainz, C., Schalk, N., Tkadletz, M., Saringer, C., Mitterer, C. & Czettl, C., 2018.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterResearch

  36. Published

    Microstructure, mechanical properties and cutting performance of Cr1-yTayN single layer and Ti1-xAlxN/Cr1-yTayN multilayer coatings

    Schalk, N., Pohler, M., Hirn, S., Terziyska, V., Polcik, P., Kolozsvári, S., Mitterer, C. & Czettl, C., 2018, In: International journal of refractory metals & hard materials. p. 211-216

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  37. 2017
  38. Published

    Cross-sectional characterization techniques as the basis for knowledge-based design of graded CVD TiN-TiB2 coatings

    Tkadletz, M., Schalk, N., Mitterer, C., Hofer, C., Keckes, J., Deluca, M., Pohler, M. & Czettl, C., 2017.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterResearch

  39. Published

    Cross-sectional characterization techniques as the basis for knowledge-based design of graded CVD TiN-TiB2 coatings

    Tkadletz, M., Schalk, N., Mitterer, C., Keckes, J., Pohler, M. & Czettl, C., 2017, 19th Plansee Seminar. p. 88/1-88/9

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

  40. Published

    Influence of Ar ion etching on the surface topography of cemented carbide cutting inserts

    Gassner, M., Schalk, N., Sartory, B., Pohler, M., Czettl, C. & Mitterer, C., 2017, In: International journal of refractory metals & hard materials. 69, p. 234-239

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  41. Published
  42. Published

    Influence of cutting speed and workpiece material on the wear mechanisms of CVD TiCN/α-Al2O3 coated cutting inserts during turning

    Gassner, M., Schalk, N., Tkadletz, M., Pohler, M., Czettl, C. & Mitterer, C., 2017, 19th Plansee Seminar. p. 92/1-92/11

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

  43. Published
  44. Published

    Influence of the Ta content on microstructure, properties and thermal stabiltiy of arc evaporated Ti1-x-yAlxTayN hard coatings

    Großmann, B., Tkadletz, M., Schalk, N., Czettl, C., Pohler, M., Jamnig, A. & Mitterer, C., 2017, 19th Plansee Seminar. p. 96/1-96/12

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

  45. Published

    Microstructure, mechanical properties and application behavior of Cr1-xTaxN hard coatings

    Pohler, M., Schalk, N., Hirn, S., Terziyska, V., Polcik, P., Kolozsvári, S., Mitterer, C. & Czettl, C., 2017, 19th Plansee Seminar. p. 53/1-53/9

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

  46. Published

    Phase composition and thermal stability of arc evaporated Ti1 − xAlxN hard coatings with 0.4 ≤ x ≤ 0.67

    Großmann, B., Schalk, N., Czettl, C., Pohler, M. & Mitterer, C., 2017, In: Surface & coatings technology. 309, p. 687-693 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  47. Published

    Straightforward measurement of thermal conductivity of hard coatings with the TDTR method

    Winkler, M., Tkadletz, M., Schalk, N., Mitterer, C., Bartholomé, K., Pohler, M. & Czettl, C., 2017.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterResearch

  48. Published

    Tailoring age hardening of Ti1-xAlxN by Ta alloying

    Großmann, B., Jamnig, A., Schalk, N., Czettl, C., Pohler, M. & Mitterer, C., 2017, In: Journal of vacuum science & technology / A (JVST). 35, 6, p. 060604-1-060604-6

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  49. 2016
  50. Published
  51. Published

    TiN diffusion barrier failure by the formation of Cu3Si investigated by electron microscopy and atom probe tomography

    Mühlbacher, M., Greczynski, G., Sartory, B., Mendez Martin, F., Schalk, N., Lu, J., Hultman, L. & Mitterer, C., 19 Feb 2016, In: Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology B, JVSTB. 34, 2, p. 1-8 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  52. Published

    Advanced characterization methods for wear resistant hard coatings: A review on recent progress

    Tkadletz, M., Schalk, N., Daniel, R., Keckes, J., Czettl, C. & Mitterer, C., 2016, In: Surface & coatings technology. 285, p. 31-46 16 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  53. Published

    Combinatorial synthesis of Cr1−xAlxN and Ta1−xAlxN coatings using industrial scale co-sputtering

    Schalk, N., Weirather, T., Sabitzer, C., Hirn, S., Terziyska, V., Gangopadhyay, S., Czettl, C., Polcik, P., Kathrein, M. & Mitterer, C., 2016, In: Surface engineering. 32, 4, p. 252-257 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  54. Published

    Diffusion Studies in the TiN/Cu Bilayer System and Beyond

    Mühlbacher, M., Mendez Martin, F., Sartory, B., Greczynski, G., Lu, J., Schalk, N., Hultman, L. & Mitterer, C., 2016.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePresentationResearchpeer-review

  55. Published

    Energy consumption and material fluxes in hard coating deposition processes

    Gassner, M., Rebelo De Figueiredo, M., Schalk, N., Franz, R., Weiß, C., Rudigier, H., Holzschuh, H., Bürgin, W., Pohler, M., Czettl, C. & Mitterer, C., 2016, In: Surface & coatings technology. 299, p. 49-55 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  56. Published

    Finite element study of the influence of hard coatings on hard metal tool loading during milling

    Krajinovic, I., Daves, W., Tkadletz, M., Teppernegg, T., Klünsner, T., Schalk, N., Mitterer, C., Tritremmel, C., Ecker, W. & Czettl, C., 2016, In: Surface & coatings technology. 304, p. 134-141 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  57. Published

    Influence of varying nitrogen partial pressures on microstructure, mechanical and optical properties of sputtered TiAlON coatings

    Schalk, N., Simonet Fotso, J., Holec, D., Jakopic, G., Fian, A., Terziyska, V., Daniel, R. & Mitterer, C., 2016, In: Acta materialia. 119, p. 26-34 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  58. Published

    Investigation of the thermal stability of metastable Ti1-xAlxN hard coatings

    Großmann, B., Schalk, N., Czettl, C., Pohler, M. & Mitterer, C., 2016.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterResearch

  59. Published
  60. Published

    Modification of the thermal conductivity of PVD hard coatings by isothermal annealing in vacuum

    Tkadletz, M., Schalk, N., Pohler, M., Czettl, C., Bartholomé, K., Winkler, M. & Mitterer, C., 2016.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterResearch

  61. Published

    Thermo-physical properties of wear resistant hard coatings

    Tkadletz, M., Schalk, N., Pohler, M., Czettl, C. & Mitterer, C., 2016.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePresentationResearch

  62. 2015
  63. Published

    Copper diffusion into single-crystalline TiN studied by transmission electron microscopy and atom probe tomography

    Mühlbacher, M., Mendez Martin, F., Sartory, B., Schalk, N., Keckes, J., Lu, J., Hultman, L. & Mitterer, C., 2015, In: Thin solid films. 574, p. 103-109

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  64. Published

    Cu diffusion in single-crystal and polycrystalline TiN barrier layers: A high-resolution experimental study supported by first-principles calculations

    Mühlbacher, M., Bochkarev, A. S., Mendez Martin, F., Sartory, B., Chitu, L., Popov, M., Puschnig, P., Spitaler, J., Ding, H., Schalk, N., Lu, J., Hultman, L. & Mitterer, C., 2015, In: Journal of applied physics. 118, p. 085307-1 - 085307-11

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  65. Published
  66. Published
  67. Published

    Energy balance and material fluxes in hard coating deposition processes

    Gassner, M., Rebelo De Figueiredo, M., Schalk, N., Franz, R., Weiß, C., Rudigier, H., Holzschuh, H., Bürgin, W., Pohler, M., Czettl, C. & Mitterer, C., 2015.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterResearchpeer-review

  68. Published

    Evaluation of TiN diffusion barrier layers with different microstructures by transmission electron microscopy and atom probe tomography

    Mühlbacher, M., Mendez Martin, F., Sartory, B., Chitu, L., Lu, J., Schalk, N., Keckes, J., Hultman, L. & Mitterer, C., 2015.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePresentationResearchpeer-review

  69. Published

    Functional thin films for display and microelectronics applications

    Mitterer, C., Jörg, T., Franz, R., Mühlbacher, M., Sartory, B., Mendez Martin, F. & Schalk, N., 2015, In: Berg- und hüttenmännische Monatshefte : BHM. 160, 5, p. 231-234

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  70. Published
  71. Published
  72. Published

    Microstructure, mechanical and optical properties of TiAlON coatings sputter deposited with varying oxygen partial pressures

    Schalk, N., Simonet Fotso, J., Holec, D., Fian, A., Jakopic, G., Terziyska, V., Daniel, R. & Mitterer, C., 2015.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePresentationResearchpeer-review

  73. Published
  74. Published

    Pencil-beam X-ray nanodiffraction on CVD α-Al2O3 hard coatings with grain sizes in the micrometer range

    Tkadletz, M., Keckes, J., Schalk, N., Czettl, C. & Mitterer, C., 2015.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePresentationResearchpeer-review

  75. Published

    Recent progress in advanced characterization methods for the development of hard coatings: From improved composition/microstructure/property relations to insights in degradation behavior

    Mitterer, C., Mühlbacher, M., Zeilinger, A., Stefenelli, M., Daniel, R., Tkadletz, M., Schalk, N., Sartory, B. & Keckes, J., 2015.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePresentationResearchpeer-review

  76. Published

    Residual stress gradients in alpha-Al2O3 hard coatings determined by pencil-beam X-ray nanodiffraction: The influence of blasting media

    Tkadletz, M., Keckes, J., Schalk, N., Krajinovic, I., Burghammer, M., Czettl, C. & Mitterer, C., 2015, In: Surface & coatings technology. 262, p. 134-140

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  77. Published

    Residual stress gradients in α-Al2O3 hard coatings determined by pencil-beam X-ray nanodiffraction: The influence of blasting media

    Tkadletz, M., Keckes, J., Schalk, N., Krajinovic, I., Burghammer, M., Czettl, C. & Mitterer, C., 2015, In: Surface & coatings technology. 262, p. 134 - 140 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  78. 2014
  79. Published

    Cu diffusion into single-crystalline TiN studied by transmission electron microscopy and atom probe tomography

    Mühlbacher, M., Mendez Martin, F., Sartory, B., Schalk, N., Keckes, J., Lu, J., Hultman, L. & Mitterer, C., 2014.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePresentationResearchpeer-review

  80. Published

    Diffusion studies in epitaxial TiN/Cu layers on MgO(001) by high resolution TEM and APT

    Mühlbacher, M., Mendez Martin, F., Sartory, B., Schalk, N., Keckes, J., Lu, J., Hultman, L. & Mitterer, C., 2014.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterResearchpeer-review

  81. Published

    Hartstoffschichten

    Mitterer, C., Terziyska, V., Großmann, B., Zeilinger, A., Hirn, S., Tkadletz, M., Gassner, M. & Schalk, N., 2014.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterResearchpeer-review

  82. Published

    Influence of microstructure on diffusion barrier properties of TiN investigated by TEM and APT

    Mühlbacher, M., Mendez Martin, F., Sartory, B., Lu, J., Schalk, N., Lars, H. & Mitterer, C., 2014.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePresentationResearchpeer-review

  83. Published

    Investigation of the origin of compressive residual stress in CVD TiB2 hard coatings using synchrotron X-ray nanodiffraction

    Schalk, N., Keckes, J., Czettl, C., Burghammer, M., Penoy, M., Michotte, C. & Mitterer, C., 2014, In: Surface & coatings technology. 258, p. 121-126

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  84. 2013
  85. Published

    Dry-Blasting of alpha- and k-Al2O3 CVD hard coatings: Friction behaviour and thermal stress relaxation

    Schalk, N., Mitterer, C., Czettl, C., Sartory, B., Penoy, M. & Michotte, C., 2013, In: Tribology Letters. 51, p. 147-154

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  86. Published

    Friction reduction by thermal treatment of arc evaporated TiAlTaN coatings in methane

    Schalk, N., Mitterer, C., Letovsky-Papst, I., Czettl, C., Sartory, B., Penoy, M. & Michotte, C., 2013, In: Tribology International. 67, p. 54-60

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  87. Published
  88. 2012
  89. Published

    Tribological properties of Al2O3 hard coatings modified by mechanical blasting and polishing post-treatment

    Riedl, A., Schalk, N., Czettl, C., Sartory, B. & Mitterer, C., 2012, In: Wear. 289, p. 9-16

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  90. 2011
  91. Published

    A comparative study on Ti1-xAlxN coatings reactively sputtered from compound and from mosaic targets

    Schalk, N., Weirather, T., Polzer, C., Polcik, P. & Mitterer, C., 2011, In: Surface & coatings technology. 205, p. 4705-4710

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  92. 2010
  93. Published