LaH2 was added into W and then deposited by supersonic atmospheric plasma spraying.
La2O3 formed in the LaH2-doped tungsten-based coating by the transformation of LaH2.
Oxygen content and porosity of the tungsten coating decreased after LaH2 addition.
LaH2 addition increased the ability of the tungsten coating to resist elastic fracture.
Fracture toughness of tungsten coating was improved due to introducing LaH2.