The corrosion behavior of Fe-based shape memory alloys

Fe-30Mn-6Si, Fe-30Mn-6Si-5Cr and Fe-13Mn-5Si-12Cr-5Ni shape memory alloys were prepared by a VIM technique. The various corrosion tests were conducted to investigate the corrosion behaviors of these alloys. Experimental results show that in 3.5% NaCl solution, the Fe-13Mn-5Si-12Cr-5Ni alloy had the best chemical corrosion resistance, whereas the Fe-30Mn-6Si-5Cr alloy was locally attacked, forming many corrosion pits after immersion test. In addition, the detachment of the corrosion product covering the Fe-30Mn-6Si alloy caused an abrupt increase in the weight loss. After 2 h of heat treatment at 1000 °C, the corrosion potential of the Fe-30Mn-6Si alloy increased due to the formation of α-ferrite, while the Fe-30Mn-6Si-5Cr alloy became more active. In the stress-corrosion cracking test, the Fe-13Mn-5Si-12Cr-5Ni alloy, having the highest fracture stress in the atmosphere among these alloys, exhibited the largest decrease in fracture stress in the saturated H₂S solution due to the existence of α-martensite.     

Ni-xCr-6.8Al基合金热腐蚀行为

研究铸态和预氧化态Ni-xCr-6.8Al基合金在Na2SO4＋25%NaCl混合盐中873K时的热腐蚀行为。结果表明：NixCr6.8Al基合金的质量损失随着Cr元素含量的增加而减少,预氧化可以明显改善材料的抗热腐蚀性能,并且与Cr含量无关。Ni12Cr6.8Al基和Ni16Cr6.8Al基合金的热腐蚀动力学遵循抛物线规律,Ni-20Cr-6.8Al基合金遵循指数规律,所有的预氧化试样的热腐蚀动力学都符合对数规律。铸态合金热腐蚀的机理可以用酸碱熔融模型解释,而预氧化合金的热腐蚀机理在很大程度上由预氧化过程中形成的氧化层的性质决定。     

铝和铝合金的大气腐蚀研究现状

综述了铝和铝合金的大气腐蚀特点和大气主要污染组分对铝的大气腐蚀影响. 暴露于大气中的铝表面呈现三层结构, 即氧化铝和氢氧化铝层、其上的腐蚀产物层和最上层的污染物沉积形成的污染物层. 铝的硫酸盐是大气腐蚀层最丰富的腐蚀产物, 其次是铝的氯化物. 着重阐述了SO2, NO2, NO, O3, Cl-和存在的痕量大气有机物对铝的大气腐蚀行为影响.     

熔盐环境下热障涂层的等温热腐蚀行为研究

采用电子束物理气相沉积（EB-PVD）在镍基高温合金表面制备了YSZ/NiCoCrAlY双层结构热障涂层,研究了其在熔盐环境下的等温热腐蚀行为。结果表明,涂层在加热过程中发生相变引起体积收缩,导致涂层内部产生微裂纹。熔盐填充涂层内微裂纹和柱状晶间隙,降低了涂层的应变容限,引起涂层内应力升高。同时,熔盐促使热生长氧化层（TGO）碱性溶解,产生疏松多孔的氧化物层,导致TGO层加速增厚。在热应力作用下,疏松层氧化物破碎,最终导致涂层剥落。     

钢芯铝绞导线大气腐蚀产物层的结构及腐蚀机理

在模拟大气腐蚀环境中,采用干/湿NaHSO3+NaCl水溶液盐雾试验研究钢芯铝绞(ACSR)导线腐蚀产物的相组成及腐蚀层结构,讨论其腐蚀机理。结果表明:ACSR导线中单股铝线或镀锌钢芯线的腐蚀主要表现为点蚀,腐蚀产物组成复杂,主要为锌和铝的氢氧化物、硫酸盐与氯化物的复式盐;在腐蚀初期,内外层铝股线及钢芯线表面镀锌层开始形成点蚀坑,逐步形成连续的腐蚀层;由于镀锌层和内层铝股线之间构成原电池,因为牺牲阳极效应,镀锌层腐蚀速率最大;而内层铝股线受到保护,腐蚀速率最小,外层铝股线腐蚀速率居中。     

Chromate replacement in coatings for corrosion protection of aerospace aluminium alloys

Mixed rare earth organophosphates have been investigated as potential corrosion inhibitors for AA2024‐T3 with the aim of replacing chromate‐based technologies. Cerium diphenyl phosphate (Ce(dpp)₃) and mischmetal diphenyl phosphate (Mm(dpp)₃) were added to epoxy coatings applied to AA2024‐T3 panels and they were effective in reducing the amount and rate of filiform corrosion in high humidity conditions. Ce(dpp)₃ was the most effective and characterisation of the coating formulations showed approximately a factor of 5 reduction in both the number of corrosion filaments initiated as well as the length of these. Mm(dpp)₃ appeared to reduce the corrosion growth rate by a factor of 2 although it was the more effective inhibitor in solution studies. Spectroscopic characterisation of the coatings indicated that the cerium based inhibitor may disrupt network formation in the epoxy thus resulting in a coating that absorbed more water and allowed greater solubilisation of the corrosion inhibiting compound.     

Gaseous corrosion of alloys and novel coatings in simulated environments for coal,waste and biomass boilers

The reduction of emissions from power generation plants is a key part of the Kyoto Protocol. Reduced emissions per unit of power produced can be achieved via increased thermal efficiency and this can be achieved by increasing steam parameters (i.e. temperature and pressure). Increased steam parameters in turn leads to accelerated corrosion of boiler components. Biomass and solid waste fuels introduce a number of aggressive species into process environments that result in enhanced rates of boiler degradation. This paper reports on studies, both theoretical and experimental, of the corrosion behaviour of high‐alloy steels and Ni‐base alloys as well as coatings for use in high efficiency coal and/or biomass‐ and waste‐fired power plants. Coatings produced within the SUNASPO project have been laboratory tested in gaseous atmospheres representative of coal combustion, biomass combustion and waste incineration. Laboratory tests were carried out mainly in the temperature range 500 °C to 800 °C. Initial results showed the poor performance of traditional uncoated low‐alloy boiler steels P91 (9% Cr) and HCM12A (12% Cr), as well as the higher alloy steel, 17Cr/13Ni. Results show the beneficial effects of coatings containing Al, Si, Al + Si, Al + Ti and Al + B in reducing the rate of corrosive attack. In a combustion product gas containing 100 ppm HCl and 1000 ppm SO₂, aluminizing affords corrosion resistance of low‐alloy steels such as HCM12A and P91 similar to that of Alloy 800 over 1000 h of test. The presence of Al inhibits internal, sometimes localized corrosion by promoting the formation of a protective surface oxide layer even at relatively low temperatures. The results of experiments in simulated coal; biomass and waste atmospheres are presented and discussed in terms of both corrosion kinetics and mechanisms of degradation.     

Improved corrosion protection of aluminum alloys by electrodeposited silanes

Organofunctional silanes recently have emerged as outstanding, environmentally friendly corrosion protectors for metal substrates, compared with conventional chromate treatments. A simple immersion technique is typically used to coat the metal surface with silane films. However, the thickness and uniformity of the films are uncontrolled in this process. This paper proposes a new deposition technique for the silane films on the metal surface, i.e., by electrodeposition. Hydrolyzed silanes are water-soluble, ionized molecules, so they can be deposited on metals by electrodeposition. Various combinations of silane mixtures were tested at different voltages, pH values, bath concentrations, and exposure times on panels of alloy aluminum and mirror-polished ferro-plate. The surface structure was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and ellipsometry. The resistance of the film to corrosion was investigated by direct current (DC) polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) techniques. Electrodeposition results in a more organized and uniform film with fewer pores, compared with immersed or dipped films. This paper was presented at the 2nd International Surface Engineering Congress sponsored by ASM International, on September 15–17, 2003, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and appears on pp. 320–26 of the Proceedings.     

Synergistic corrosion behavior of coated Ti60 alloys with NaCl deposit in moist air at elevated temperature

In the present paper, the corrosion behavior of Ti60 alloys with an aluminide, TiAlCr, and enamel coatings in moist air containing NaCl vapor at 700-800 °C were studied. The results showed that the TiAlCr and aluminide coatings failed to protect the substrate from corrosion due to the cyclic formation of volatile products during corrosion at 800 °C. However, an uneven continuous protective Al₂O₃ scale could form on the aluminide coating during corrosion at 700 °C. And the enamel coating could protect Ti60 from corrosion due to its high thermochemical stability and matched thermal expansion coefficient with substrates of Ti-base alloys during corrosion.     

EIS characterisation of the layer of corrosion products on various substrates in differing atmospheric environments

The layer of corrosion products forming on zinc in atmospheric environments of varying aggressivity have been characterised and compared with previous results obtained for carbon steel. The characteristics of said layers have been linked to the nature of the products found. Likewise, we have found that EIS is a useful tool towards characterising the layers of corrosion products of carbon steel and zinc. The equivalent circuit which gives the best fit of impedance data for both metals is type R(C(R(C(R(CR))))), where the Nyquist diagrams are composed of two time constants. It is observed that the value of the capacitance of the corrosion product layer (C_pc) diminishes as the time of exposure increases, which is directly related with an increase in the thickness of the corrosion product layer. Also, it is observed that when the nature of the corrosion products doesn't vary with the time of exposure, the decrease of the charge transfer resistance is related with the increase in the thickness of the corrosion product layer.     

Effect of enamel coating on long-term oxidation and hot corrosion behavior of Ti-24Al-17Nb-0.5Mo alloys

The effect of enamel coating on long-term isothermal oxidation at 700 ℃ and cyclic oxidation at 800 ℃ in air and hot corrosion resistance of Ti-24Al-17Nb-0. 5Mo in 75% (Na2SO4 K2SO4 ) 25% NaCl (mass fraction) molten mixed salts at 700 ℃ was investigated. The results indicate that Ti-24Al-17Nb-0.5Mo alloy exhibits relatively poor long-term oxidation resistance due to the formation of Al2O3 TiO2 Nb2O5 mixed scales and poor hot corrosion resistance due to the spallation of scales formed in molten (Ns, K)2 SO4 NaCl. Enamel coating can effectively protect Ti-24Al-17Nb-0.5Mo alloy from long-term oxidation at high temperature in air and remarkably improve the hot corrosion resistance of Ti-24Al-17Nb-0. 5Mo alloy, and can act as the barrier to suppress the migration of oxygen and corrosive ions into the substrate.     

Corrosion resistance and corrosion behavior of high-copper-bearing steel in marine environments

Thus far, research on the corrosion resistance of copper-containing steel has been limited to Cu content of less than 1%, and the corrosion resistance of antibacterial Cu-containing steel with Cu content above 3% has not been reported. In this study, 0Cu3 carbon steel (CS), 0Cr15Cu3 stainless steel (SS), and Q345 CS were investigated. The corrosion resistance and corrosive behavior of high-copper (high-Cu)-bearing steel in a marine environment were examined by scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectrometry, X-ray diffraction, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and potentiodynamic polarization. Coupon test results showed that the Cu in the 0Cr15Cu3 SS and 0Cu3 CS can promote the formation of stable α-FeOOH from γ-FeOOH in the outer rust layers, and make the rust layers more thick and dense. In the electrochemical experiment, the impedance loop diameters and R_ct values of the 0Cr15Cu3 SS and 0Cu3 CS were higher than those of Q345, while the I_corr was less than that of Q345, which indicates that the anticorrosion property of these two types of high-Cu-bearing steel was higher than that of Q345. The aim of this study was to define the properties of corrosion resistance and corrosive behavior in high-Cu-bearing steels to promote their application in marine engineering.     

Microstructure and corrosion behavior of Mg-Sn-Ca alloys after extrusion

Mg-Sn-Ca alloys promise a reasonable corrosion resistance in combination with good creep resistance, likely due to the presence of Ca2-xMgxSn and other phases. The selected alloys with 3% Sn and Ca in the range of 1%-2% have been extruded in order to achieve more homogeneous microstructure compared with the as-cast alloys. Optical microscopy(OM) and X-ray diffraction(XRD) techniques were used to study the microstructure and phases of these alloys. The corrosion behavior of these alloys was investigated by means of salt spray test and potentio-dynamic measurements. The results obtained on the alloys Mg-3Sn (T3), Mg-3Sn-1Ca (TX31), and Mg-3Sn-2Ca (TX32) indicate the presence of the same phases in as-cast and after extrusion, namely Mg2Sn, Ca2-xMgxSn, and Ca2-xMgxSn/Mg2Ca, respectively. However, due to the occurrence of extensive recrystallization in the extrusion process, the grain size has significantly reduced after extrusion. The reduction leads to the improvement of the corrosion resistance after extrusion which is then comparable with the commercial alloy AZ91D.     

Evaluation of corrosion behavior of Al-Mg-Li alloys in seawater

Weldalite 050, a high-strength Al-Mg-Li alloy, was evaluated for its corrosion resistance in deaerated and air saturated Arabian Gulf water to determine its suitability for marine applications. Weight loss and electrochemical studies showed that the alloy had minimum corrosion rates of 1.82 and 4.82 mpy (mils per year), respectively, in deaerated and air saturated Arabian Gulf water with very high total dissolved solids (TDS) content. Weldalite 050 exhibited good resistance to corrosion at velocities up to 3.9 m/s. The formation of Al₂MgLi, Al-Li, Al₁₂Mg₁₇, and Al-Li precipitates has a pronounced effect on its corrosion resistance. The corrosion resistance of Weldalite 050 compares favorably with that of alloys 5052 and 5054, wrought alloys 6061 and 6013, and silicon carbide (SiC) reinforced alloys 6061 and 6013.     

Al-xMg-3.1Zn铝合金的应力腐蚀开裂行为及其机制

通过慢应变速率拉伸实验和动态电解充氢实验分别研究了Al-x Mg-3.1Zn铝合金的应力腐蚀开裂行为及其氢脆行为。结合宏观断口和微观断口形貌分析研究了合金发生应力腐蚀开裂的进程。通过对合金应力腐蚀开裂的机制进行分析阐明了合金中Mg元素含量对合金应力腐蚀开裂行为的影响。结果表明:在该合金体系中存在应力腐蚀开裂,且合金的应力腐蚀敏感性随合金中Mg含量的降低而降低,这与合金的阳极溶解行为与氢脆行为随Mg元素含量降低而减弱有着直接的关系。在这当中,合金中晶界析出相的数量随Mg元素含量降低而减少起到了至关重要的作用。     

Thermodynamic predictions of the behavior of Fe-Cr-Al alloys in coal gasifier environments

The construction of thermodynamic stability diagrams for the Fe-Cr-Al system is discussed. The constructed diagrams are used to predict materials behavior at coal gasifier oxygen and sulfur potentials. Experiments are run to compare predicted results with experimental observations. Powder mixtures of FeS, Cr₂O₃, and Al₂O₃ are used to observe the formation of the iron-chromia and iron-alumina spinels. The spinels are observed at both 871 and 982° C. The formation of an alumina spinel is observed only on the Fe-10Al alloy, whereas no iron-chromia spinel is found on the Fe-Al-Cr alloys.     

High-temperature corrosion and creep of Ni-Cr-Fe alloys in carburizing and oxidizing environments

The carburization of NiCr 32 20 and NiCrSi 60 16 has been studied in CH₄-H₂ mixtures in the temperature range 900–1100°C. The methods included thermogravimetric measurements and studies on reacted specimens by X-ray diffraction, metallographic, and chemical analysis. Upon carburization internal carbides M₇C₃ and M₂₃C₆ are formed (M=mainly Cr); the rate of carburization is determined by carbon diffusion in the Fe-Ni matrix with carbide precipitations. The effect of the alloying elements Ni and Si on the carburization resistance of austenitic alloys is explained. By the same methods the oxidation and carburization in CO-H₂O-H₂ mixtures have been studied. The important role of a stable chromium oxide layer for the carburization resistance was confirmed. Creep tests at 1000°C in a CO-H₂O-H₂ atmosphere where Cr₂O₃ is stable showed carburization occurring through cracks in the oxide layer. At high strain rates premature failure occurs by carburization, which is followed by internal oxidation and formation of cracks, voids, and holes.     

The mechanism of corrosion of Fe-9%Cr alloys in carbon dioxide

Oxide layers have been grown on Fe-9% Cr, Fe-9% Cr-0.3% Si, and Fe 9% Cr-0.6% Si alloys in carbon dioxide at 853 °K. It is known that such oxides are duplex, the outer layer being magnetite, formed by iron transport. The inner layer is Fe-Cr spinel but little is known about its growth mechanism so this has been investigated using oxygen-18 as a tracer. Oxides were grown first in C¹⁶O₂ and then in C¹⁸O₂ and the distribution of oxygen-18 in the scale measured using nuclear techniques. For all the alloys used, significant amounts of oxygen-18 were observed within the inner layer in addition to growth of¹⁸O-rich magnetite at the outer surface. The two possibilities of the oxygen-18 being present as a consequence of isotopic exchange or because new oxide had formed within the spinel layer are discussed. Our conclusion is that it is very unlikely that significant isotopic exchange had occurred in any part of the scale, and we deduce that at least a substantial amount of the oxygen-18 in the inner layer was deposited as a result of new oxide formation within that layer. The results also indicate that the location of growth sites within the inner layer differed between the alloys.