Abstract
This study elucidates the impact of the microstructure of Fe-16Cr-0.2C on oxide layer formation at 650 °C in Ar-0.5 % SO2. A cold-rolled and two heat-treated states of the alloy were exposed for up to 1000 h. The samples were characterised in detail from microstructural and chemical perspectives using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS). The microstructural modification of the alloy by heat-treatment was advantageous. It was found that Cr-carbides support chromia formation and reduce sulphidation when their area fraction is low and diameter is small.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 109618 |
Journal | Corrosion Science |
Volume | 190 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Sep 2021 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- A. Iron
- A. Steel
- B. SEM
- B. SIMS
- C. High-temperature corrosion
- C. Oxidation
- C. Sulphidation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Chemistry
- General Chemical Engineering
- General Materials Science