The oxidation resistance of nitrided mild steel

The oxidation resistance of mild steel in a simulated boiler flue gas atmosphere has been shown in laboratory tests to be significantly enhanced by a surface nitriding treatment which forms a controllable fine-grained martensitic layer without precipitation of iron nitrides. A mechanism is suggested by which improved protection results from the refinement of oxide grain size and the condensation of cation vacancies in the nitrided layer instead of at the metal/oxide interface. A parallel is drawn with the development of improved oxidation resistance in superalloys by sub-surface dispersion of incoherent stable oxide particles.     

The corrosion and oxidation resistance of iron- and aluminium-based powder metallurgical alloys

The corrosion performance of both iron- and aluminium-based powder metals is reviewed and compared, where possible, to similar conventional alloys. Iron-based alloys produced from consolidated powder or compacted amorphous chips have generally been found to have improved corrosion resistance compared to their wrought counterparts, whereas sintered iron-based alloys generally exhibit poorer corrosion resistance. The corrosion performance of aluminium-based alloys produced from consolidated powder is frequently better than that of their conventional counterparts. Aluminium alloys are considered in four groups: AlZnMgCu, AlMg, AlLi and AlCu alloys. The current understanding of the corrosion behaviour of powder metals is assessed and suggestions are made for future investigations.     

Wear and isothermal oxidation kinetics of nitrided TiAl based alloys

Gas nitridation of TiAl based alloys in an ammonia atmosphere was carried out.The evaluation of the surface wear resistance was performed to compare with those of the non-nitridd alloys.It is concluded that high temperature nitridation raised wear resistance of TiAl based alloys markedly.The tribological behaviors of the nitrided alloys were also discussed.The oxidation kinetics of the nitrided TiAl based alloys were investigated at 800-1000℃ in hot air.It is concluded that nitridation is detrimental to the oxidation resistance of TiAl based alloys under the present conditions.The nitrided alloys exhibit increased oxidizing rate with the prolongation of nitridation time at 800℃.However,alloys nitrided at 940℃ for 50h display a sign of better oxidation resistance than the other nitrided alloys at more severe oxidizing conditions.The parabolic rate law is considered as the basis of the data processing and interpretation of the mass gain vs time data.As a comparison with it ,attempts were made to fit the data with the power law.The oxidation kinetic parameter kn,kp and nwere measured and the trends were discussed.     

Growth process and corrosion resistance of micro-arc oxidation coating on Mg-Zn-Gd magnesium alloys

A Mg-6Zn-3Gd (mass fraction, %) alloy, noted as ZG63, was coated by different micro-arc oxidation (MAO) processes, and the coating structure and corrosion resistance of the alloy were studied using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), glancing angle X-ray diffractometry (GAXRD) and various electrochemical methods. The micro-arc oxidation process consists of three stages and corresponds with different coating structures. In the initial stage, the coating thickness is linearly increased and is controlled by electrochemical polarization. In the second stage, the coating grows mainly inward and accords with parabolic regularity. In the third stage, the loose coating forms and is controlled by local arc light. The looser coating is mainly composed of MgSiO₃ and the compact coating is mainly composed of MgO. From micro-arc oxidation stage to local arc light stage, the corrosion resistance of the coated alloy firstly increases and then decreases. The satisfied corrosion resistance corresponds to the coating time ranging from 6 to10 min.     

The role of alloying elements in improving the corrosion resistance of amorphous iron base alloys

X-ray photo-electron spectroscopy has been used to investigate the correlation between the compositions of a surface film and the underlying alloy and the beneficial effects of alloying elements. The addition of alloying elements less noble than iron increases the corrosion resistance in the active region by improving the protective quality of the corrosion product film in which the cations of alloying elements are significantly concentrated. Even if the passivity of alloying elements is not stable in the passive region of alloys, the alloying asists the formation of passive hydrated iron oxy-hydroxide film by decreasing the dissolution rate of alloys prior to the passive film formation. The improvement of corrosion resistance by alloying with the elements more noble than iron has been interpreted in terms of the decrease in the anodic activity of alloys.     

The role of alloying elements in improving the corrosion resistance of amorphous iron base alloys

X-ray photo-electron spectroscopy has been used to investigate the correlation between the compositions of a surface film and the underlying alloy and the beneficial effects of alloying elements. The addition of alloying elements less noble than iron increases the corrosion resistance in the active region by improving the protective quality of the corrosion product film in which the cations of alloying elements are significantly concentrated. Even if the passivity of alloying elements is not stable in the passive region of alloys, the alloying asists the formation of passive hydrated iron oxy-hydroxide film by decreasing the dissolution rate of alloys prior to the passive film formation. The improvement of corrosion resistance by alloying with the elements more noble than iron has been interpreted in terms of the decrease in the anodic activity of alloys.     

The high-temperature oxidation resistance of iron-silicon-aluminum alloys

Silicon or chromium can be used as an oxygen getter in iron-aluminum alloys to prevent the internal oxidation of aluminum. This suppresses the formation of the iron oxide nodules that tend to destroy binary iron-aluminum alloys during high-temperature oxidation. Alloys of iron containing aluminum and silicon in varying proportions were heated in flowing air for 50 hr at 1093°C. Of the alloys tested, one containing 6% aluminum and 1 % silicon was the most resistant to oxidation.     

The high-temperature oxidation resistance of Co-Al alloys

Most Ni and Co-base alloys used for high-temperature service rely on the production of a compact, stable Cr₂O₃ scale for their oxidation resistance. However, as operating temperatures have risen above 900–950° C, the loss of Cr₂O₃ as the volatile CrO₃ has led to an inadequate life span of these alloys, particularly in rapidly flowing, turbulent gas streams. As a result of this, it has been necessary to examine the possibility of using Al₂O₃ as the protective scale. Al₂O₃ has a lower growth rate than Cr₂O₃, it is nonvolatile, and, unlike Cr-containing systems, it is less likely to form compound oxides such as spinels. In this study, the amount of Al which must be present in the Co-Al system to form a continuous layer of Al₂O₃ in the temperature range 800–1000° C has been determined. The quantity was found to rise from about 7–10 wt. % at 800° C to 10–13 wt. % at 900° C and 13 wt. % at 1000° C. Notice has also been taken of the abilities of the alumina-forming alloys to re-form a protective oxide in the event of spalling, blistering, or any other disruptions of the scale, and some cyclic-oxidation checks have been conducted on the Co13Al alloy at 900 and 1000° C.This work has been partly supported by the Science Research Council and one of us (G.N.I.) wishes to thank them for the award of a Science Research Council Research Studentship     

电镀锌基合金的耐蚀性

近年来,在表面处理方面,由于锌基合金呈现出很多优良的性能,特别是高的防护性,已越来越受到人们的青睐。对电镀锌基合金（主要是锌与铁族形成的合金）的性能进行了综述,并重点讨论了锌基合金的耐蚀性。     

Phase composition and corrosion resistance of magnesium alloys

The effects of phase composition of castable experimental and commercial alloys based on the Mg-Al, Mg-Al-Mn, Mg-Al-Zn-Mn, and Mg-Zn-Zr systems and of the form of existence of iron and hydrogen admixtures on the rate of corrosion of the alloys in 3% solution of NaCl are studied. The roles of heat treatment in the processes of hydrogen charging and phase formation in alloy ML5pch and of hydrogen in the process of formation of zirconium hydrides and zinc zirconides in alloys of the Mg-Zn-Zr system and their effect on the corrosion and mechanical properties of alloy ML12 are discussed.     

Stress corrosion cracking of amorphous iron base alloys

The stress corrosion cracking behaviour at room temperature of amorphous Fe-Cr-Ni-P-C alloys subjected to constant strain rates was studied in some acidic solutions containing Cl⁻ ions. Hydrogen embrittlement of the alloys occurred in the potential region lower than −300 mV relative to the corrosion potential in acidic solutions regardless of Cl⁻ concentration. In the passive potential region no embrittlement was observed during tests in neutral NaCl solutions and in acidic solutions with low concentrations of Cl⁻ ions. Only when tensile stress was applied to the specimen in relatively strong acidic solutions containing a certain amount of Cl⁻ ions, fracture stress decreased in this potential region. The lowering of the fracture stress can also be attributed to hydrogen embrittlement.     

The hardness and corrosion resistance of nickel alloys with molybdenum and tungsten

Conclusions The newly-developed Ni–Mo–W corrosion resistant hard alloys (N65M20V15 and N55M20V25) have a corrosion rate of no more than 0.2 mm/year in 30% HCl at 60°C and in 70% H₂SO₄ at 90°C, with a hardness as high as HRC 52.The alloys are precipitation-hardening. To obtain a high hardness it is recommended that they be heat treated by water quenching from 1000–1050°C and aging at 800°C for 4 h.Deceased.Central Scientific-Research Institute of Ferrous Metallurgy. Translated from Metallovedenie i Termicheskaya Obrabotka Metallov, No. 3, pp. 24–27, March, 1972.     

合金钢与碳钢渗氮层的耐蚀性对比

在不同温度下对碳钢Q235和42CrMo钢进行气体渗氮,利用光学显微镜、扫描电镜、能谱仪及X射线衍射仪对比分析了Q235和42CrMo钢渗氮层的微观组织及相结构,并用电化学方法测试了样品的耐腐蚀性。经过渗氮处理后的样品的耐腐蚀性都较原材有大幅提高,而相同温度渗氮后42CrMo钢的自腐蚀电位较Q235钢的低,42CrMo钢渗氮层电阻小于Q235钢,碳钢渗氮层的耐蚀性优于合金钢。采用热力学和第一性原理计算探讨了42CrMo钢的合金元素对渗氮层的抗腐蚀性的影响。结果表明合金元素Cr、Mo通过降低Fe-N化合物稳定性从而降低渗氮层的抗腐蚀性。     

Metallurgical aspects of corrosion resistance of aluminium alloys

Aluminium is the second most often used metal after steel. In this paper, the most current uses of aluminium alloys are first summarised. Then, their different corrosion modes, i.e. pitting, crevice, filiform, galvanic and structural corrosion (including inter‐granular, exfoliation and stress corrosion cracking) are reviewed, with particular attention paid to metallurgical factors controlling the corrosion process. For each mode, some instances of possible in‐service failure are given, followed by the discussion of the involved mechanisms and the presentation of appropriate solutions to prevent corrosion. Last, passivity and polarisation behaviour are discussed with reference to stainless steels.     

铁在双相Fe—Cu合金中的内—外氧化

三处Ｆｅ－Ｃｕ合金在氧分压低于氧化铜平衡分解压条件下的高温氧化结果表明,合金中同时发生了活泼组元铁的内氧化和外氧化,外氧化膜为单一铁的氧化物,内氧化区中氧化铁和金属铜继承了原始合金中两相的分布。内氧化区前沿的合金中未发现铁的贫化。这种氧化膜结构的单相合金中罕见而在双相合金中较为普遍,被认为是双相合金中两组元间有限地互溶度使得氧在合金中的过饱和程度比在固溶体合金中更强烈的结果。     

脉冲渗氮温度对38CrMoAlA钢渗氮层耐蚀性的影响

采用真空脉冲渗氮的方法对38CrMoAlA钢进行渗氮处理,通过光学显微镜、盐雾腐蚀以及电化学测试对渗氮层的腐蚀性能进行了研究。结果表明,540 ℃真空脉冲渗氮后,38CrMoAlA钢耐盐雾腐蚀性能最佳,渗氮层表面形貌为均匀致密的白亮层,渗氮层与基体结合紧密,在盐雾腐蚀72 h后试样表面基本保持完好,其腐蚀速率为未渗氮试样的22.6%,自腐蚀电流从基体的102.774 µA·cm^-2降低到4.893 µA·cm^-2,明显提高了渗氮层的耐腐蚀性能。