The improvement of the corrosion resistance of 309 stainless steel in the transpassive region by nano-crystallization

The effect of nano-crystallization on the corrosion behavior of 309 stainless steel in the transpassive region was investigated in 0.5 M Na₂SO₄ (pH 2) solution. Three parts defined as transpassive dissolution, secondary passivity and oxygen evolution can be observed in the transpassive potential region of the anodic polarization curves. In the whole transpassive region the nano-crystalline coating has a smaller corrosion current density than the bulk steel, which indicates the transpassive dissolution rate is decreased by nano-crystallization. In addition, there is an obvious difference in the surface micrographs of the two materials at transpassive potentials, as scanning electron microscopy (SEM) shows. The electron probe microanalysis (EPMA) reveals that nano-crystallization improves the homogeneity of Cr on the surface. Mott-Schottky plots displays that the carrier density of the oxide film in the transpassive region is decreased by nano-crystallization. Thus, the interfacial reactions are decelerated and the corrosion resistance of the stainless steel in the transpassive region has been greatly improved by nano-crystallization.     

Pitting and stress corrosion cracking behavior in welded austenitic stainless steel

The effect of microstructural changes in 304 austenitic stainless steel induced by the processes of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) and laser-beam welding (LBW) on the pitting and stress corrosion cracking (SCC) behaviors was investigated. According to the in situ observations with scanning reference electrode technique (SRET) and the breakdown potentials of the test material with various microstructures, the GTAW process made the weld metal (WM) and heat-affected zone (HAZ) more sensitive to pitting corrosion than base metal (BM), but the LBW process improved the pitting resistance of the WM. In the initiation stage of SCC, the cracks in the BM and HAZ propagated in a transgranular mode. Then, the crack growth mechanism changed gradually into a mixed transgranular + intergranular mode. The cracks in the WM were likely to propagate along the dendritic boundaries. The crack initiation rate, crack initiation lifetime and crack propagation rate indicated that the high-to-low order of SCC resistance is almost the same as that for pitting resistance. High heat-input (and low cooling rate) was likely to induce the segregation of alloying elements and formation of Cr-depleted zones, resulting in the degradation in the corrosion resistance.     

Inhibition of the corrosion of stainless steel by poly-N-vinylimidazole and N-vinylimidazole

In this study, we investigated the inhibition of the corrosion of stainless steel (SS) in acidic solution by N-vinylimidazole monomer (NVI) and poly-N-vinylimidazole (PNVI). First, we have synthesized a polymer sample of PNVI from the monomer NVI. A stainless steel electrode was coated with this polymer as a thin film by dipping method. Corrosion rates of SS electrodes coated with PNVI films of different thicknesses were determined and compared with the results of the bare electrode in acidic solution. Corrosion rates of the bare SS electrodes were also compared with the rates in the presence of monomer and polymer, respectively, in the acidic solution. The corrosion currents were obtained by Tafel extrapolation from anodic and cathodic polarization curves. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) measurements were also carried out. Values of percent inhibition, wetted area and porosity were obtained for SS electrodes coated with PNVI films of different thicknesses.     

Hydrogen effects on pitting corrosion and semiconducting properties of nitrogen-containing type 316L stainless steel

The effects of hydrogen pre-charging on pitting corrosion resistance and semiconducting nature of passive film formed on two different nitrogen-containing type 316L stainless steel (0.076 and 0.086 wt% N) have been studied. Auger electron spectroscopy (AES) analysis of the alloys after passivation indicated weak nitrogen peak, but the presence of nitrogen and NH₃/NH₄⁺ was confirmed by the X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis. The results of pitting corrosion in 0.5 M NaCl (pH ≈ 5.7) solution revealed that hydrogen increased the passive current density and significantly reduced the pitting resistance. In 0.3 M H₃BO₃ + 0.075 M Na₂B₄O₇·10H₂O (pH ≈ 8.45) solution, increase in passive current density without affecting the breakdown or transpassive potential was observed for both the alloys. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) measurement after hydrogen pre-charging showed decrease in semi-circle radius of Nyquist plot, and the polarization resistance, R_P associated with the resistance of the passive film. The decrease was significant with increasing hydrogen-charging current density (−50 to −100 mA/cm²). The results of the capacitance measurement and Mott–Schottky plots revealed that passive films exhibit n-type and p-type semiconductivity films for both the uncharged and hydrogen charged specimens of the investigated alloys. Doping densities obtained from Mott–Schottky plots increased with hydrogen pre-charging. The overall results indicated that hydrogen pre-charging deteriorated the passive film stability and lowered pitting corrosion resistance. The effects of hydrogen pre-charging on pitting corrosion, passive film and semiconducting properties are discussed in light of the above results.     

硝化锅不锈钢蛇管腐蚀的原因与对策

针对硝基苯装置硝化锅换热蛇管腐蚀的原因进行了讨论与分析,提出了防止措施和改进意见。     

Influence of nanocrystallization on passive behavior of Ni-based superalloy in acidic solutions

The electrochemical corrosion behaviors of Ni-based superalloy nanocrystalline coating (NC) fabricated by a magnetron sputtering technique have been investigated in comparison with cast alloy in 0.25 M Na₂SO₄ + 0.05 M H₂SO₄ and 0.5 M NaCl + 0.05 M H₂SO₄ solution, respectively. Compared with cast alloy, the NC coating had a little higher passive current density in Na₂SO₄ acidic solution, while it had superior resistance to pitting corrosion in NaCl acidic solution. The semiconductive type of passive film of the NC coating was p-type in both acidic solutions, while, that of cast alloy changed from p-type in Na₂SO₄ acidic solution to n-type in NaCl acidic solution. XPS results indicated that Cr₂O₃ was the main component for the passive films of the NC coating as well as those of the cast alloy. No chloride ion was found in the passive film of NC coating while it was in the passive film of cast alloy. The chloride ions adsorbing on the surface of cast alloy incorporated into the passive film, which induced the formation of n-type oxide film. The nanocrystallization of Ni-base superalloy obviously weakened the adsorption of chloride ions on surface, which decreased the susceptibility of pitting corrosion in acidic solution.     

Nickel-free manganese bearing stainless steel in alkaline media—Electrochemistry and surface chemistry

The use of austenitic nickel-containing stainless steels as concrete reinforcement offers excellent corrosion protection for concrete structures in harsh chloride bearing environments but is often limited due to the very high costs of these materials. Manganese bearing nickel-free stainless steels can be a cost-effective alternative for corrosion resistant reinforcements. Little, however, is known about the electrochemistry and even less on surface chemistry of these materials in alkaline media simulating concrete pore solutions. In this work a combined electrochemical (ocp = open circuit potential) and XPS (X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy) surface analytical investigation on the austenitic manganese bearing DIN 1.4456 (X8CrMnMoN18-18-2) stainless steel immersed into 0.1 M NaOH and more complex alkaline concrete pore solutions was performed. The results show that the passive film composition changes with immersion time, being progressively enriched in chromium oxy-hydroxide becoming similar to the conventional nickel-containing stainless steels. The composition of the metal interface beneath the passive film is strongly depleted in manganese and enriched in iron; chromium has nearly the nominal composition. The results are discussed regarding the film growth mechanism (ageing) of the new nickel-free stainless steel in alkaline solutions compared to traditional austenitic steels. Combining the results from pitting potential measurements with the composition of the passive film and the underlying metal interface, it can be concluded that the resistance against localized corrosion of the new nickel-free stainless steel relies on the strong chromium(III) and molybdenum (VI) oxy-hydroxide enrichment in the passive film.     

Electrochemical corrosion behavior of nanocrystallized bulk 304 stainless steel

By employing Mott-Schottky analysis in conjunction with the point defect model (PDM), we compared donor density and donor diffusion coefficients in the passive films formed on the surface of nanocrystallized bulk 304 stainless steel (NB304ss) and cast 304 stainless steel (304ss) in 0.05 mol/L H₂SO₄ + 0.25 mol/L Na₂SO₄ solution. The donor density at the metal/film interface of the NB304ss was lower than that at the metal film interface of the cast 304ss. Based on the Mott-Schottky analysis, an exponential relationship between donor density and formation potentials of the passive films on the NB304ss and the cast 304ss was built up. The results showed that the donor diffusion coefficients in the passive film formed on the surface of NB304ss was lower than that in the cast 304ss. The lower donor density and the lower diffusion coefficient restrained the electrochemical reaction in the passive film and improved the stability of the passive film. That is the reason why the passive film formed on the NB304ss was more protective.     

Influence of nanocrystallization on pitting corrosion behavior of an austenitic stainless steel by stochastic approach and in situ AFM analysis

The pitting corrosion behavior of an austenitic stainless steel nanocrystalline (NC) coating, fabricated by magnetron sputtering as well as that of the conventional polycrystalline (PC) alloy have been investigated in 3.5% NaCl solution by stochastic approach and in situ atomic force microscopy (AFM). The results indicate that the pitting corrosion resistance of the NC coating was much higher than that of the PC alloy with higher prevalence of metastable pits and lower rates of stable pit nucleation and growth. The influence of nanocrystallization on the pit initiation and pit growth processes has been discussed according to the in situ AFM observations.     

Effect of alternating voltage passivation on the corrosion resistance of duplex stainless steel

Potentiodynamic polarization and E _corr versus t curves were obtained, together with electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) measurements, in order to understand the effects of alternating voltage (AV) passivation on the corrosion resistance of duplex stainless steel (DSS). SEM, EDS and XPS were employed to further investigate the influence of AV passivation on the properties of the passive film. The results of the electrochemical measurements showed that AV passivation significantly improved the corrosion resistance of DSS. SEM images indicated that the surface exhibited a unique morphology after AV passivation treatment, and XPS results suggested that AV passivation greatly increased the thickness of the passive film. Furthermore, significant chromium enrichment and a higher ratio of Fe³⁺/Fe²⁺ were observed in the passive film after AV passivation. Mott–Schottky results confirmed that AV passivation had a strong influence on the semiconducting properties of the passive film.     

Hydrodynamic effects on erosion-enhanced corrosion of stainless steel in aqueous slurries

This paper studies the hydrodynamic effects of erosive slurry on corrosion of passive target (type 304 stainless steel). The transient current response to disruption of passive film is investigated using the single particle impingement technique. The transient current density over the damaged surface is approximately independent of the hydrodynamics of fluid when the flowing velocity is in range of 5-10 m/s. It is characterized by a sharp rise caused by disruption of passive film and a slow decay due to repassivation. Therefore, the difference in transient current response is a result of different damaged surface area produced by solid particle impingement. After the kinetic parameters of repassivation are determined, the hydrodynamic effects on average corrosion rates of the passive target are quantitatively predictable with aid of the physical model developed by Lu and Luo.     

Passivation behavior of Type 304 stainless steel in a non-aqueous alkyl carbonate solution containing LiPF6 salt

Passivation behavior of type 304 stainless steel in a non-aqueous alkyl carbonate solution containing LiPF₆ salt was studied using electrochemical polarization, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and time of flight-secondary ion mass spectroscopy (ToF-SIMS). Cathodic polarization to 0 V vs. Li/Li⁺ resulted in most but not complete reduction of the air-formed film from oxides to metal on the stainless steel, as confirmed by XPS. For complete elimination of the air-formed film, the surface of the stainless steel was scratched under anodic polarization conditions. At 3 V vs. Li/Li⁺ where an anodic current peak appeared, only an indistinct layer was recognized on the newly scratched surface, according to ToF-SIMS analysis. Above 4 V vs. Li/Li⁺, substantial passive films were formed, which were composed of oxides and fluorides of iron and chromium. The origin of oxide was due to water contained in the non-aqueous alkyl carbonate solution, and that of fluorides were the result of the decomposition of electrolytic salt, LiPF₆, especially at higher potential. The resultant passive films were stable in the non-aqueous alkyl carbonate solution containing LiPF₆ salt.     

New findings on intergranular corrosion mechanism of stabilized stainless steels

Number of different sets of stabilized both ferritic and austenitic stainless steels with various alloying elements were evaluated to verify new findings on the intergranular corrosion mechanism. The intergranular segregation and precipitation were analyzed by using a transmission electron microscopy with an energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and a laser assisted three-dimensional atom probe. On the basis of the current result, it is newly proposed that the intergranular corrosion occurring in the stabilized both ferritic and austenitic stainless steels is induced by Cr-depletion due to segregation of un-reacted Cr atoms around carbides of stabilizer elements (Ti or Nb) along the grain boundary, but not due to formation of Cr-carbide. A prevention method for this type of intergranular corrosion is also suggested after critical evaluation on the effect of Cr, C, and Ni.     

Surface and electrochemical characterization of pitting corrosion behaviour of 304 stainless steel in ground water media

The effectiveness of aminotrimethylidene phosphonic acid (ATMP) as a corrosion inhibitor in association with a bivalent cation like Zn²⁺ and non-ionic surfactant like polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (Tween 80) were investigated by measuring corrosion losses using electrochemical techniques. The corrosion of 304 stainless steel in the ground water medium was inhibited by complexation of the inhibitor. A combined inhibition effect was achieved by adding both ATMP and Zn²⁺ along with Tween 80. The formulation functioned as a mixed type inhibitor. The synergistic effect of the inhibitor compound is calculated. Luminescence spectra, FTIR spectra, XRD, XPS and scanning electron microscopic studies were carried out to understand the mode of corrosion inhibition and also the morphological changes on the metal surface.     

Effects of sulfate-reducing bacteria on the corrosion behavior of carbon steel

The influences of the growing process of sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) in seawater system on the medium state and corrosion behavior of carbon steel were studied by detecting solution state parameters and using corrosion electrochemical methods. The growing process of SRB in the seawater shows the three stages of growing, death and residual phases. The solution state parameters of the concentration of sulfide, the pH value and the redox potential changed during the three stages of the SRB growing process. And the corrosion rate of D36 carbon steel was accelerated during the growing phase and stable during the death and residual phases. The results indicate that the medium state and the corrosion rate of the steel do not depend on the number of active SRB, but depend on the accumulation of the metabolism products of SRB.     

Electrodeposition of poly(N-methylpyrrole) on stainless steel in the presence of sodium dodecylsulfate and its corrosion performance

Poly(N-methylpyrrole)-dodecylsulfate (PNMPy-DS) coating was electrosynthesized by potentiodynamic method on a stainless steel in oxalic acid solution containing sodium dodecylsulfate for the first time. The effects of electrochemical synthesis parameters, such as applied potential, scan rate and cycle number, on the protective behaviors of PNMPy-DS films were investigated and the optimum synthesis conditions were determined. The PNMPy-DS coating was characterized by the cyclic voltammetry, FT-IR spectroscopy and SEM methods. Corrosion protection behavior of this polymer-coated steel was investigated in 0.5 mol L⁻¹ HCl solution by potentiodynamic polarization and EIS methods. The results show that the PNMPy-DS coating provides effective protection for the stainless steel against to corrosion due to the fact that the large negatively charged dodecylsulfate dopant in the polymer structure electrostatically repels corrosive chloride ions and delays their access to metal surface.     

采用ICP对304不锈钢表面黑色腐蚀物的分析

通过采用ICP对304不锈钢表面黑色腐蚀物的分析,发现黑色腐蚀物具有富Ni、贫Fe、Cr的特征,各金属的含量分别达到：Fe13．55％、Cr23．29％、Ni57．54％。分析了黑色腐蚀物在不同环境下的溶解性,并推测了对碱液质量的影响。     

304不锈钢上纳米TiO2涂层的制备与防腐蚀性能研究

采用溶胶–凝胶法和浸渍提拉法在304不锈钢上制备出均匀致密、彩色透明的纳米TiO2防腐蚀涂层。制备的最佳工艺条件是提拉4次,400°C热处理1h。在w(NaCl)=3%的NaCl溶液中的电化学测试表明,纳米TiO2/304不锈钢在有紫外光照射下其腐蚀电位低于304不锈钢基体。纳米TiO2涂层作为非牺牲性阳极对304不锈钢基体具有阴极保护作用和优异的防腐蚀性能。     

锅炉不锈钢管的应力腐蚀探究

本文讨论了常见不锈钢发生应力腐蚀的介质环境及应力腐蚀机理,然后探究了Cl-浓度、拉应力、溶液温度、溶解氧、pH等因素对腐蚀的影响,并介绍了几种常用的应力腐蚀试验方法和防治措施,对计算机模拟软件在电厂的应用提出了展望。     

土酸介质中不锈钢高温缓蚀剂的评价

研制了一种土酸介质中不锈钢缓蚀剂,并采用了失重法、电化学方法和扫描电镜分析法对该缓蚀剂进行了评价。实验结果表明,该缓蚀剂具有优良的缓蚀性能、抗高温性能、抗干扰性能和抗非均匀腐蚀性能。该缓蚀剂安全使用浓度为0.5%,90℃时金属腐蚀速率仅为0.55 g/m2.h,20 h内随时间增长,金属腐蚀速率下降。该缓蚀剂属于混合型缓蚀剂,同时抑制阳极过程和阴极过程。在该缓蚀剂存在的土酸介质中,不锈钢不产生点蚀、晶间腐蚀等非均匀腐蚀现象。