In the present paper, the influence of laser remelting on the structure and wear resistance of plasma sprayed Cr 2 O 3 oxide coatings is analysed. Sprayed coatings were remelted with the use of cw-CO 2 laser. Microstructural investigations were realised with the use of an optical microscope and the SEM method. The texture and phase composition of the coatings were defined with the help of the diffraction method. In addition, the influence of remelting on the wear resistance of plasma sprayed

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... tings was assessed. The results achieved during the realisation of this work have confirmed the effectiveness of the applied surface treatment, which was expressed by beneficial changes in the structure and the properties of Cr 2 O 3 oxide coatings.