Thin film, hard surface coating
Conformal, dense chemical coating
High-temperature gas-phase
reaction
Spray or vacuum-applied dry film
High wear, moderate to high
temperatures
Extreme temperatures, corrosive
conditions
Dry, vacuum, space, high-load
environments
Line-of-sight, less effective on
complex parts
Excellent on complex/internal
geometries
Uniform across complex shapes
Variable; depends on application method
Primarily metals, ceramics
Metals, alloys, and some non-metals
Tools, dies, decorative parts,
medical devices
Aerospace, energy, semiconductors,
harsh environments
Aerospace, defense, vacuum
systems, precision equipment
Wide range of colors and
finishes
Environmental Friendliness
Spray or vacuum-applied dry film
Dry, vacuum, space, high-load
environments
Variable; depends on application method
Metals, alloys, and some non-metals
Aerospace, defense, vacuum
systems, precision equipment
Environmental Friendliness