Nanophase formation and its behavior of corrosion resistance in C+Ti dual implanted steel

After corrosion and pitting corrosion, the wire nanometer phases are observed using a transmission electron microscope (TEM) in C + Ti dual implanted H13 steel. The property of corrosion resistance dual-implanted (C + Ti) H13 steel is studied using multi-sweep cyclic voltammetry. TEM images of the cross section of an implanted sample reveal plenty of circular nanometer structures with diameters of 10-30 nm. The phases are densely embedded in the implanted layer. The embedded structure improves the surface corrosion resistance, as can be observed with a scanning electron microscope (SEM). The phases with the shape of a tiny wire in nanometer size are formed. The nanometer phases, consisting of TiC, FeTi and FeTi2, are formed in dual implanted layer. The corrosion current peak density decreases to 1/16-1/10 that of the unimplanted H13 steel. The formation conditions of the nanometer phases and their effects are investigated. The passivation layer consists of nanometer phases. The corrosion resistance of th     

The corrosion behavior of nano-meter embedded phase in Ti implanted H13 steel

On the SEM micrographs of Ti implanted H13 steel, a tree-branch-like structure can be observed. Further investigation with TEM shows that the newly tormed composition is a formation of nann-meter FeTi_2 phase in Ti implanted layer. The layer with a relatively high corrosion resistance has been formed in Ti implanted H13 steel with this structure.The results of electrochemical measurement show that the corrosion current density decreases obviously with an increase of ion dose. The corrosion current density in Ti implanted steel with a dose of 1.3×10~(18)/cm~2 is 8-20 times less than that of Ti implanted steel with a dose of 6×10~(17)/cm~2. The corrosion behavior of Ti implanted steel with a dose of 6×10~(17)/cm~2 could be further improved as the sample was annealed at 500℃ for 20 min and the corrosion current density decreases by 48-80 times compared to that of non-implanted samples. The corrosion trace was not observed on the annealing sample by SEM, after multi-sweep cyclic voltammetry of 40 cycles     

Improvement in corrosion resistance of anchor steel by low temperature plasma nitriding

Plasma nitriding was used to improve the corrosion performance of anchor steel. The microstructure, phase constitution, microhardness and corrosion resistance of the nitrided layer were systematically studied. The results show that the nitrided layer is continuous and dense, and consists of Fe4N and Fe3N in the outmost surface. The microhardness of the nitrided sample is improved because of the formation of nitrides in the outer side continuous layer and the inner parts. The nitrided layer on the surface of anchor steel can effectively improve the corrosion resistance of the anchor steel.     

Corrosion and irradiation behavior of Fe-based amorphous coating in lead-bismuth eutectic liquids

Lead-bismuth eutectics (LBE) have considerable potential as a candidate material for accelerator-driven sub-critical systems (ADS). However, LBE corrosion and irradiation damage are two urgent challenges remaining to be solved for impellers of primary pumps. In this study, we have explored the possibility of using Fe-based amorphous coatings to overcome LBE corrosion and concurrently to sustain irradiation damage. Specifically, the Fe₅₄Cr₁₈Mo₂Zr₈B₁₈ amorphous coating was prepared by high-velocity oxygen-fuel (HVOF) spraying on 316L steel and exposed to saturated oxygen static LBE for 500 h at 400°C. The coating with high thermal stability (T_g=615°C and T_x=660°C) effectively prevented the substrate steel from being corroded by LBE owing to its unique long-range disordered atomic packing. The coating also exhibited strong irradiation resistance when being subjected to 45 dpa (displacement per atom) Au ion irradiation at room temperature, with no sign of crystallization even at the maximum implantation depth of 300 nm. Consequently, the hardness of the coatings before and after irradiation increased slightly. The current findings shed new insights into understanding corrosion mechanism and irradiation behavior of amorphous solids in LBE and expand the application range of amorphous materials.

     

The Microstructure and Properties of Diffusion Layer of Spray Aluminum

After diffusion processing of thermal spraying , aluminum on 20^# steel is discussed in this article. Variations of microstructure, composition as well as mierohardness and corrosion resistatwe of diffusion layer of spray aluminum were explored by means of X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy （SEM） and electron probe microanlysis （ EPMA ） . The result shows that the diffusion layer of spray aluminum consists of η phase （ Fe2Al5 ）, ξ phuse （ FeAl2 ）, β2 phase （ FeA1 ）,β1 plmse （ Fe3Al ） and α pluse from surface to substrate. There are balanced transitions between phases. The layer has extra high hardness and corrosion resistance.     

Influence of Aluminum Ions Implantation on Corrosion Behavior of Zircaloy-2 Alloy in 1M H2SO4

The specimens were implanted with aluminum ions with fluence ranging from 1× 10^16 to 1× 10^17 ions/cm^2 to study the effect of aluminum ion implantation on the aqueous corrosion behavior of zircaloy-2 by metal vapor vacuum arc source （MEVVA） at an extraction voltage of 40 kV. The valence states and depth distributions of elements in the surface layer of the samples were analyzed by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy （XPS） and Auger electron spectroscopy （AES）, respectively. Transmission electron microscopy （TEM） was used to examine the microstructure of the aluminum-implanted samples. Glancing angle X-ray diffraction （GAXRD） was employed to examine the phase transformation due to the aluminum ion implantation. The potentiodynamic polarization technique was employed to evaluate the aqueous corrosion resistance of implanted zircaloy-2 in a 1 M H2SO4 solution. It is found that a significant improvement was achieved in the aqueous corrosion resistance of zircaloy-2 implanted with aluminum ions. Finally, the mechanism of the corrosion behavior of aluminum- implanted zircaloy-2 was discussed.     

Corrosion behavior about tubing steel in environment with high H2S and CO2 content

The corrosion behavior of C100 steel in simulated environments with high H₂S and CO₂ content was studied through high-temperature and high-pressure autoclave, and the H2S stress corrosion cracking (SSC) resistance of C100 steel was evaluated by SSC tests. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscope (TEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) technique were employed to characterize the corrosion products and the metal matrix. The results indicate that all of the corrosion products in this investigation are mainly composed of different types of iron sulfide such as Fe_0.95S, FeS_0.9, Fe_0.985S, Fe₇S₈ and FeS, and the absence of iron carbonate in the corrosion scales suggests that the corrosion process is governed by H₂S corrosion. The corrosion rate decreases in the initial stage and then increases with the enhancement of the temperature. There exists a minimum corrosion rate at about 110 °C. Under the partial pressure of H₂S lower than 9 MPa, the corrosion rate decreases with the increase of $P_{H_2 S} $ While over 9 MPa, a higher $P_{H_2 S} $ will result in a faster corrosion process. When the applied stress is 72%, 80% and 85% of actual yield strength (AYS), all tested specimens show no crack, which reveals a superior SSC resistance.     

Corrosion resistance of plasma sprayed NiCrAl+(ZrO2+Y2O3) thermal barrier coating on 18-8 steel surface

The corrosion resistance of NiCrAl+(ZrO₂+Y₂O₃) thermal barrier coating, formed with the plasma spraying technique, on the 18 - 8 steel surface was investigated. The phase structure and morphology of the coating were analyzed by means of X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The electrochemical corrosion behavior of the coating in 1.0 mol/L H₂SO₄ solution was studied by using electrochemical measurement methods. The results show that the gradient plasma spraying coating is composed of the NiCrAlY coating and the (ZrO₂+Y₂O₃) top coating, and the coating thickness is 360 μm. The microhardness of coating reaches 1 100 HV. The corrosion resistance of the plasma sprayed coating of the 18 - 8 steel surface is about 5 times as great as that of the original pattern. The corrosion resistance of the coating is enhanced notably. Foundation item: Project (5040202140) supported by Scientific Research Common Program of Beijing Municipal Commission of Education     

Cyclic oxidation behavior of Fe-9Cr-1Mo steel in water vapor atmosphere

The cyclic oxidation behavior of Fe-9Cr-1Mo steel (9Cr-1Mo) in 10%H₂O+90%Ar (volume fraction) atmosphere at 600, 650 and 700 for °C various time was studied. The oxidation mechanism of 9Cr-1Mo steel in 10%H₂O+90%Ar atmosphere was discussed. The thermal stress was evaluated in two oxide layers to illustrate the spallation of the oxide layer. The experimental results indicate that there exists a duplex oxide scale with an outer layer of Fe₂O₃ and an inner layer of mixed (Fe, Cr)₃O₄ formed on 9Cr-1Mo steel during cyclic oxidation. Some cracks generated in both inner and outer oxide layers. Parts of oxide scales spalled from substrate during the cyclic oxidation. A higher tensile stress in the oxide layer is formed at the early oxidation stage than at the later oxidation stage during heating. This tensile stress results in the formation of cracks in the oxide layer. Foundation item: Project(2006–8) supported by the Huadian International Corporation Limited     

碳钢在上海土壤中的腐蚀行为研究

采用电化学阻抗技术、极化曲线、光学显微镜、能谱仪和X射线衍射等技术,对接地极碳钢材料在上海土壤中的腐蚀电化学行为进行了研究.结果表明:在上海土壤环境中,碳钢的阻抗值随浸泡时间的延长出现先升高再平稳后上升的趋势,腐蚀电流密度降低;碳钢表面形成的腐蚀产物膜,以及阴极氧扩散过程控制的共同作用降低了腐蚀速率;碳钢腐蚀主要以全面腐蚀为主,还伴有微生物腐蚀现象,腐蚀产物膜主要由Fe2O3组成;接地极碳钢材料在上海土壤环境中的耐腐蚀性能为良.     

Nanometer structure and conductor mechanism of polymer modified by metal ion implantation

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) has been modified by Ag, Ti, Cu and Si ion implantation with a dose ranging from 1 × 1016 to 2 × 1017 ions/cm2 using a metal vapor vacuum arc (MEVVA) source. The electrical properties of PET have been improved by metal ion implantation. The resistivity of implanted PET decreased obviously with an increase in ion dose. The results show that the conductive behavior of a metal ion implanted sample is different from Si-implantation samples. In order to un-derstant the mechanism of electrical conduction, the structures of implanted layer were observed in detail by XRD and TEM. The nano carbon particles were dispersed in implanted PET. The nano metallic particles were built up in metallic ion implanted layers with dose range from 1 × 1016 to 1 × 1017 ions/ cm2. The nanometer metal net structure was formed in implanted layer when a dose of 2 × 1017ions/ cm2 is reached. Anomalous fractal growths were observed. These surface structure changes revealed conducting mechanism evo     

The influence of Ce(NO3)3·6H2O on the inhibitive effect of Ca(NO2)2 in simulated concrete pore solution

The effects of cerium nitrite on corrosion behaviors of carbon steel in simulated concrete pore solutions were studied with the methods of linear polarization, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and surface analysis. In pore solutions in the presence of Ce(NO3)3?6H2O, the corrosion potential, polarization resistance and impedance of carbon steel obviously increased in contrast to the situation in the absence of cerium salts. The pore solution with [NO2-] / [Cl-] = 0.3 and 0.1% Ce(NO3)3?6H2O, carbon steel shows better corrosion resistance than that in the pore solution with [NO2-] / [Cl-] = 0.6, which indicates that a small amount of Ce(NO3)3?6H2O in pore solutions can effectively promote passivation of the steel and reduce the threshold [NO2-] / [Cl-] ratio for corrosion control. The surface layer formed in cerium salt containing pore solutions is more compact and smooth and 1.36%Ce is examined on the sample surface. The addition of 0.1% Ce(NO3)3?6H2O in pore solutions can decrease the corrosion rate of steel in pore solutions and has little influence on pH change of the solutions. However, more cerium nitrate addition above 0.1% may result in pH decrease of the solution.     

20#钢在CO2/H2O气液两相塞状流中的腐蚀行为

采用自主设计动态腐蚀实验装置研究20#钢在CO_2/H_2O两相塞状流条件下的腐蚀行为,利用失重法、SEM、EDS和XRD等手段对腐蚀试样进行腐蚀速率分析、腐蚀形貌观察以及腐蚀产物成分与膜层结构特征分析.结果表明:随时间的延长腐蚀速率呈先小幅减小、后快速增大、再明显降低的趋势,4h和8h分别达实验条件下的最大值(2.074 6 mm/a)和最小值(1.898 8 mm/a);下管壁腐蚀形貌特征表明随时间延长腐蚀产物膜层由初始阶段疏松团絮状产物+细小针状产物组成含有微裂纹的单层腐蚀产物膜层逐渐转变为双层腐蚀产物膜,外层膜疏松其具有贯穿性裂纹,而内层膜相对致密并随时间延长致密度逐渐提高,EDS分析结果表明内层相对致密膜层的铁含量高于外层膜,属于富铁腐蚀产物,外层相对疏松膜层的碳氧元素含量之和相比内层膜较高;在同时间段上管壁腐蚀产物沿垂直流动方向呈条带状分布,由初始粗大疏松产物颗粒逐渐转变为具有规则排列特征的晶粒;腐蚀产物主要由Fe、C、O三种主要元素组成,主要组成相有Fe_3C、FeCO_3、Fe_3O_4、FeOOH.     

Experimental studies of N~+ implantation into CVD diamond thin films

The effects of N+ implantation under various conditions on CVD diamond films were analyzed with Raman spectroscopy, four-point probe method, X-ray diffraction (XRD), Rutherford backseattering spectroscopy (RBS), ultraviolet photoluminescence spectroscopy (UV-PL), Fourier transformation infrared absorption spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The results show that the N+ implantation doping without any graphitization has been successfully realized when 100 keV N+ ions at a dosage of 2 × 1016 cm-2 were implanted into diamond films at 550℃ . UV-PL spectra indicate that the implanted N+ ions formed an electrically inactive deep-level impurity in diamond films. So the sheet resistance of the sample after N+ implantation changed little. Carbon nitride containing C≡N covalent bond has been successfully synthesized by 100 keV, 1.2×1018 N/cm2 N+ implantation into diamond films. Most of the implanted N+ ions formed C≡N covalent bonds with C atoms. The others were free state nitroge     

Electrochemical behavior of steel bar in electrolytes: Influence of pH value and cations

Steel bar corrosion on electrolytes and the influence of cation were investigated. Three electrolytes of Ca(OH)2, NaOH and KOH with pH levels of 12.5, 11.5, 10.5, 9.5, 8.5 were prepared, meanwhile, the methods of free corrosion potential and electrochemical impedance spectra (EIS) were used to evaluate the influence of cations on the depassivation of the steel bar in electrolytes. The experimental results indicate that the initial corrosion pH value of the steel bar is influenced by the cation in electrolyte and the influence of K+ in electrolyte is the most remarkable, followed by Na+ and Ca2+. The initial corrosion pH values are 10.5 in KOH electrolyte, 9.5 in NaOH electrolyte and lower than 8.5 in Ca(OH)2 electrolyte.     

Effect of salt spray corrosion on tribological properties of HVOF sprayed NiCr-Cr<Subscript>3</Subscript>C<Subscript>2</Subscript> coating with intermediate layer

The objective of the present work was to determine the influence of the neutral salt spray corrosion on the wear resistance of HVOF sprayed NiCr-Cr₃C₂ coating with intermediate layer. Ni-Zn-Al₂O₃ coatings as interlayers were prepared by low pressure cold spray (LPCS) between NiCr-Cr₃C₂ cermet coatings to form a sandwich structure to enhance the corrosion resistance properties. The tribological properties were examined using the UMT-3 fricition and wear tester by line-contact reciprocating sliding under dry and salt spray one week corrosion. The morphology, element distribution, and phase compositions of the coating and worn sufaces were analyzed by using scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectrometry, and X-ray diffraction respectively. The corrosion behavior of the coating was studied by the open-circuit potential, the electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, potentiodynamic polarization, and salt spray corrosion methods. It is found that the sandwich structured coating has better corrosion resistance than the single layer coating. The results show that under dry wear conditions, the wear mechanism is abrasive and adhesive wear, whereas under salt spray corrosion conditions it becomes corrosion wear. The friction coefficient of the sandwich structured coating after salt spray corrosion is slightly lower than the dry friction coefficient, but the weight of the wear loss is lower than that under dry condition.     

Effect of copper ions implantation on the corrosion behavior of ZIRLO alloy in 1 mol/L H2SO4

1. IntroductionZIRLO alloy is widely used in the nuclear industrybecause of its low thermal neutron capture cross sec-tion, favorable mechanical properties, and good corro-sion resistance. For example, ZIRLO alloy can serve asfuel cladding, spreaders for …     

Critical driving force for martensitic transformation fcc (γ)→hcp(ε) in Fe-Mn-Si shape memory alloys

By the application of Chou's new geometry model and the available data from binary Fe-Mn, Fe-Si and Mn-Si systems, as well as SGTE DATA for lattice stability parameters of three elements from Dinsdale, the Gibbs free energy as a function of temperature of the fcc(γ) and hep(ε) phases in the Fe-Mn-Si system is reevaluated. The relationship between the Neel temperature of the γ phase and concentration of constituents in mole fraction, is fitted and verified by the experimental results. The critical driving force for the martensitic transformation fcc (γ)→ hep (ε), △ G_C~(γ→ε), defined as the free energy difference between γ and ε phases at M_s of various alloys can also be obtained with a known M_s. It is found that the driving force varies with the composition of alloys, e. g. △ G_C~(γ→ε) = - 100.99 J/mol in Fe-27.0Mn-6.0Si and △ G_C~(γ→ε) = - 122.11 J/mol in Fe-26.9Mn-3.37Si. The compositional dependence of critical driving force accorded with the expression formulated by Hsu of the     

Manifestations in corrosion prophase of ultra-high strength steel 30CrMnSiNi2A in sodium chloride solutions

The corrosion behaviors of ultra-high strength steel 30CrMnSiNi2A in sodium chloride solution were studied by weight loss and electrochemical methods. The morphology of corrosion products was observed using scanning electron microscopy(SEM) and the composition was analyzed using an energy dispersive spectroscopy(EDS) and X-Ray diffraction(XRD). The experimental results showed that the corrosion came from pitting corrosion and the rust layer was composed of outer rust layer γ-FeOOH and inner rust layer Fe2O3 with a little β-FeOOH. The correlation between corrosion rate and test time accorded with exponential rule. The corrosion current measured by polarization methods was higher than that calculated by weight loss method after a long-time immersion, the main reason was that β-FeOOH and γ-Fe2O3 transformed by γ-FeOOH led to overestimating corrosion rate. The processes of corrosion prophase were obtained from XRD and EIS results. The corrosion product, Fe(OH)2 formed at the initial stage stayed at a non-steady state and then consequently transferred to γ-FeOOH, γ-Fe2O3 or β-FeOOH.     

<Emphasis Type="Italic">In-situ</Emphasis> polymerized nanosilica/acrylic/epoxy hybrid coating: Preparation,microstructure and properties

An in-situ polymerization method was employed to synthesize the nanosilica/acrylic/epoxy (SAE) hybrid coating on AISI 430 stainless steel (430SS), as compared with a traditional blending method. Microstructures of the blending SAE hybrid coating (BC) and in-situ SAE hybrid coating (ISC) were characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Corrosion resistance of BC and ISC on 430SS was evaluated by the neutral salt spray test and potentiodynamic polarization technique. Failure mechanism of the BC on 430SS was suggested by the microstructures and corrosion behaviors. Serious aggregation of nanosilica particles in the BC impairs its structural uniformity and induces the flaws formation. These flaws in the BC initiates the failures of pitting, filiform corrosion and peeling which are accelerated by the O₂ concentration cell and H⁺ self-catalysis in chlorine-containing moist environments. The ISC-coated 430SS shows a more advantageous corrosion resistance than that of the BC-coated. The ISC-coated 430SS can suffer the salt spray over 1000 h. Besides, it exhibits a high corrosion potential beyond 0.925 V and good passivation characteristics during the potentiodynamic polarization. Supported by the National Basic Research Program of China (“973” Program) (Grant No. 2004CB619305) and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 50571044)