La-modified ZrC coating was prepared by supersonic atmosphere plasma spraying.
The oxyacetylene ablation behavior of La-modified ZrC/SiC coating was evaluated.
The coating shows a good ablation resistance under heat flux of 2.4 MW/m2.
La promotes the liquid phase sintering of ZrO2 and the formation of a compact scale.
The protection of the scale results in retaining elemental C in its inner layer.