J. M. Williams, C. C. Klepper, R. C. Hazelton, M. D. Keitz, HY-Tech Research Corporation, Radford, VA; J. E. Lemons, M. Anabtawi, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL; S. Leque, U. Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

Summary: Development and applications for the novel boron cathodic arc plasma coater will be described. Boron is not a metallic conductor, and in addition, is very difficult to synthesize in the form of a reliable cathode. The resulting coatings for alloy engineering components have uniquely favorable properties.