Structure and Properties of CrN/TiN Multi-Layer Coatings Obtained by Vacuum-Arc Plasma-Assisted Deposition Method
, Yuliya A. Denisova 1, Vladimir V. Denisov 1, Maxim S. Syrtanov 2, Alexander N. Shmakov 3, Viktor M. Savostikov 1 and Anton D. Teresov 1Round 1
Reviewer 1 Report
The title is well formulated. The abstract summarizes the manuscript. The introduction is adequate and focused on the proposed scientific problem. The need of this research is demonstrated, and the purpose of the work formulated. The organized sections are appropriate. Results are illustrated by suitable images, figures, diagrams, and tables. They are discussed and show an achievement of work goal.
Some remarks:
1. Eq. (1) and next line (39): “where τmol and τmech are, respectively, the molecular and the mechanical component of the force, and Sact.mol and Sact.mech are the respective actual areas of molecular and mechanical interaction.” In this equation τmol and τmech have dimension of pressure. It will be better to clarify the sentence.
2. Table caption of Table 1 should present the names of “H” and “E” values, maybe. For example, ratio of Hardness (H) and elastic modulus (E). Word “other” could be confusing.
3. Vertical axis title of Fig. 3 should be (mN) instead “(мН)”.
4. It will be better to include concise section conclusion.
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Reviewer 2 Report
The author has done tremendous work. The author has covered all requirements of the manuscript very nicely. There are some suggestions, I have attached a pdf file. Please take a look at it...
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