Abstract: In a method for forming an abradable material (36), the abradable material has at least 20% by volume rutile titania (44) and hBN (46). The method includes: blending a first titania powder having an oxygen debit of at least 5.0% with a second titania powder having an oxygen debit, if any, of less than 1.0%. The blend is thermal sprayed. The sprayed blend is then oxidized.

Abstract: A turbine engine has: a first member (22) having a surface bearing an abradable coating, the abradable coating (36) being at least 90% by weight ceramic; and a second member (24) having a surface bearing an abrasive coating. The abrasive coating (56) has a metallic matrix (64) and a ceramic oxide abrasive (66) held by the metallic matrix, the first member and second member mounted for relative rotation with the abrasive coating facing or contacting the abradable coating. At least 50% by weight of the ceramic abrasive has a melting point at least 400K higher than a melting point of at least 20% by weight of the ceramic of the abradable coating.