Determination of susceptibility to intergranular corrosion and electrochemical reactivation behaviour of AISI 316L type stainless steel

In this study, double loop electrochemical potentiokinetic reactivation (DLEPR) test was applied to determine the degree of sensitization in 316L type stainless steel, where obtained results were correlated with revealed microstructures after oxalic acid test and weight loss measurements of Streicher and Huey acid tests. Best agreement was provided with test parameters which are 1 M H₂SO₄ and 0.005 M KSCN at 0.833 mV/s scan rate at 30 °C. Specimens were classified structurally as absence of chromium carbides - step, no single grain completely surrounded by carbides - dual and one or more grain completely surrounded by carbides - ditch, in the as-etched structure, if the I_r:I_a (×100) ratios were obtained to be between 0 and 0.2, 0.2 and 5.0 and 5.0 and higher, respectively. It was also found that at high KSCN concentrations, reactivation current profile skewed to higher potentials where this was attributed the formation of metastable pits, during the anodic scan of the test procedure.     

316奥氏体不锈钢低温气体渗碳层组织与强化性能

采用自主研发的低温气体渗碳技术对AISI316奥氏体不锈钢进行处理,目的是增强耐磨性且不损害其耐蚀性。对低温气体渗碳层显微组织、硬度梯度、耐蚀性和耐磨性进行分析。结果表明:低温气体渗碳层硬度梯度变化与其组织和碳浓度有一定关系,随渗碳层深度的不同表现出不同的组织和性能。低温气体渗碳处理前后AISI316奥氏体不锈钢的磨损机制由粘着磨损转变成磨粒磨损,S相是提高耐磨性的主要因素,470℃时表现出较好的耐磨性,其耐蚀性基本保持不变。     

Rainbow fringes around crevice corrosion formed on stainless steel AISI 316 after ennoblement in seawater

The crevice corrosion occurrence probability of stainless steel (SS) AISI 316 was increased under ennoblement condition due to chemically added H₂O₂ into seawater. The H₂O₂ was used to simulate the important factor causing ennoblement in natural marine biofilm. Morphology of the crevice corrosion was observed using an incident‐light source microscopy. Some interesting “rainbow” fringes were observed around micro‐crevices. The mechanism was discussed from the ions diffusion and potential distribution during the crevice formation. This result shows that under ennoblement condition the colored fringe is a distinct characteristic of the morphology of localized corrosion for stainless steel.     

316L不锈钢表面激光熔覆Stellite-F合金层的电化学腐蚀行为

采用CO₂激光器在316L不锈钢表面熔覆Stellite-F合金,通过电化学方法研究了Stellite-F熔覆合金层在5wt%NaCl溶液中的腐蚀行为。结果表明:与316L不锈钢相比,与基材呈冶金结合的Stellite-F合金层自腐蚀电位较正、自腐蚀电流密度较小,无点腐蚀现象出现,耐海水腐蚀性能较好;研究发现,熔覆合金层物相主要由γ-Co固溶体与Ni₃C、Cr₂₃C₆碳化物构成,在盐溶液中其腐蚀失效机制为选择性腐蚀,即固溶体合金相作为阳极被腐蚀浸出,碳化物相得到阴极保护暴露析出,同时固溶体相中的Co、Ni组分优先被腐蚀浸出,其余组分形成海绵状结构。     

Stress corrosion cracking for 316 stainless steel clips in a condensate stabilizer

In one of the gas processing facilities in Abu Dhabi, UAE; a case of 316L stainless steel material failure occurred in the fractionating column due to stress cracking corrosion twice in a cycle of less than 2 years. This paper studies the stress corrosion cracking behavior of the 316L stainless steel in an accelerated corrosion environment and compares it with a higher corrosion resistant nickel alloy (Inconel 625). The experimental work was designed according to ASTM G36 standard, the samples were immersed in a boiling magnesium chloride medium which provided the accelerated corrosion environment and the tested samples were shaped into U‐bend specimens as they underwent both plastic and elastic stresses. The specimens were then tested to determine the time required for cracks to initiate. The results of the experimental work showed that the main mode of failure was stress corrosion cracking initiated by the proven presence of chlorides, hydrogen sulfide, and water at elevated temperatures. Inconel 625 samples placed in the controlled environment showed better corrosion resistance as it took them an average of 56 days to initiate cracks, whereas it took an average of 24 days to initiate cracks in the stainless steel 316L samples. The scanning electron microscopy (SEM) micrographs showed that the cracks in the stainless steel 316L samples were longer, wider, and deeper compared to the cracks of Inconel 625.     

Improvement of pitting corrosion resistance of AISI 444 stainless steel to make it a possible substitute for AISI 304L and 316L in hot natural waters

The pitting corrosion resistance of AISI 444, 304L and 316L stainless steels in two tap waters with different chloride concentrations at 80 °C was studied. Cyclic potentiodynamic polarization (CPP) tests were carried out starting from E_corr ? 30 mV until the current density reached 0.1 mA/cm² (scan rate 0.166 mV/s); the scan was then reversed and continued until new passivity conditions were achieved. The corrosion potential was measured before the polarization experiments. From the E‐log i plots, the values of pitting and protection potential were obtained; from these potentials, the perfect and the imperfect passivity regions were defined to compare the corrosion resistance of the studied steels. CPP tests were performed both on as received stainless steel samples and on samples submitted to different cleaning–passivation treatments to improve their corrosion resistance. The results indicate that, for industrial production, AISI 444 stainless steel can substitute the more expensive AISI 304L or 316L after a cleaning–passivation treatment that reduces the presence of inclusions.

     

奥氏体不锈钢焊缝金属的电化学腐蚀性能

采用PASTAT30型恒电位仪测试了SUS 316奥氏体不锈钢钨极氩弧焊TIG,熔化极氩弧焊MIG和钨极氩弧焊加填丝TIG M焊缝金属的电化学腐蚀性能.结果表明,在质量分数9.8%H2SO4溶液中,母材及焊缝的抗电化学腐蚀能力由大到小的顺序为母材＞TIG M焊缝＞MIG焊缝＞TIG焊缝,在质量分数5.0%HCl溶液中为母材＞MIG焊缝＞TIG M焊缝＞TIG焊缝,由此可知TIG焊缝金属的抗腐蚀能力最弱.由Tafel曲线可知,SUS316奥氏体不锈钢在H2SO4溶液中的钝化区间较长,在HCl溶液中的钝化区间很短暂,所以不锈钢在盐酸溶液比硫酸溶液中抗腐蚀性能差.晶间腐蚀试验结果与9.8%H2SO4溶液中电化学腐蚀试验结果相同.     

离子渗氮AISI 420马氏体不锈钢耐蚀行为研究

采用不同温度对AISI 420马氏体不锈钢进行离子渗氮处理.借助光学显微镜和X射线衍射(XRD)技术分析了渗氮层的微观组织结构,利用显微硬度计测试了渗氮层的硬度分布,通过电化学极化曲线测试和盐雾腐蚀试验研究了离子渗氮AISI 420不锈钢在模拟工业环境中的腐蚀行为.结果表明:AISI 420不锈钢350℃低温离子渗氮层由ε-Fe3N和N过饱和固溶体αN相组成,其化学稳定性高,加之固溶Cr元素的联合作用,明显提高了AISI 420不锈钢基材的腐蚀抗力.AISI 420钢经450℃和550℃渗氮处理,渗氮层中的αN分解成了α相和CrN,造成基体贫Cr,降低了基材的耐蚀性能.马氏体不锈钢低温离子渗氮处理不仅可以提高表面硬度,而且可以获得良好的耐蚀性能.     

Preparation of ZrO2-Al203 micro-laminated coatings on stainless steel and their high temperature oxidation resistance

Micro-laminated ZrO2-Al2O3 coatings were prepared by electrochemical depositing ZrO2 film and Al2O3 film alternatively in ethanol solutions containing aluminum nitrate and zirconium nitrate, with small amounts of yttrium nitrate added respectively into both solutions. The micro-laminated ZrO2-Al2O3 coating is of nanostructure. FE-SEM analyses show that the cross section of the micro-laminated coatings has alternate six-layer films of ZrO2 and Al2O3, with the thickness of each layer in the range of nanometer or submicron. The surface of the microlaminated coatings is composed of nano-particles. SEM, XRD and mass gain measurement were adopted to study the oxidation resistance of coatings on stainless steel. It has been found that all the coatings are effective in protecting the substrate from oxidation, and micro-laminated coatings exhibit more excellent protectiveness performance. Mechanisms accounting for such effects have been discussed.     

纳米掺杂Al2O3/ZrO2等离子喷涂涂层的组织及性能

利用自行研制的纳米掺杂AZ-20热喷涂粉末，采用大气等离子喷涂技术，在35号钢基体上制备A12O3／ZrO2复合材料热障涂层，对涂层的组织结构及性能进行分析。结果表明：制备的涂层是由四方结构的t＇=ZrO2与六方结构的α-A12O3构成的，具有纳米晶与微米晶混晶组织；涂层孔隙率为11．2％，孔隙尺度较均匀：涂层硬度HV100为702，抗磨损能力较常规AZ-20涂层高约25％：涂层具有良好的隔热性能。     

Electrochemical corrosion behavior of plasma sprayed Al2O3‐13%TiO2 coatings in aqueous hydrochloric acid solution

One kind of conventional and two kinds of nanostructured Al₂O₃‐13%TiO₂ coatings were prepared by plasma spray process. The phase composition and microstructure of coatings were examined by means of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X‐ray diffraction (XRD). The potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) were used to investigate the corrosion behavior of coatings in aqueous hydrochloric acid solution. The results showed that nanostructured coatings had superior corrosion resistance compared to conventional Metco 130 coating. The corrosion resistance of coatings was mainly related to their microstructure and defects density. The EIS measurement for long time immersion in hydrochloric acid solution revealed that the corrosion resistance of coatings decreased with the increasing of immersion time. During the immersion period, electrochemical corrosion mainly occurred on the carbon steel substrate under NiCrAl coatings. In addition, the Al₂O₃‐13%TiO₂ coatings were also failed during corrosion in aqueous hydrochloric acid solution.     

Ability of acoustic emission technique for detection and monitoring of crevice corrosion on 304L austenitic stainless steel

This experimental work was aimed at investigating the ability of acoustic emission (AE) technique for detection and monitoring of crevice corrosion on 304L austenitic stainless steel. Crevice initiation, propagation and repassivation was controlled by additions of hydrogen peroxide and hydrochloric acid and by the extent of the applied torque of crevice assembly, in the presence of chloride ions. The simultaneous measurements of corrosion potential of the specimen and AE global activity during the test, as well as the characterization of acoustic parameters of AE signals, evidences a good correlation between potential and AE activity fluctuations, AE rate and amplitude of crevice damage in terms of weight loss and metallic surface affected, in each tested experimental condition. Moreover, the evolution of cumulative% of AE signals number versus selected acoustic parameters shows that rise time, counts number, duration and cumulative energy of AE signals are affected by crevice development. Finally, visualization of crevice initiation and propagation during the test allows to propose that bubbles formation from cathodic reactions within the crevice is the emissive mechanism.     

Preparation of ZrO_2-Al_2O_3 micro-laminated coatings on stainless steel and their high temperature oxidation resistance

1 INTRODUCTIONIn recent years , micro-laminated coatings witha great potential for applications have attractedconsiderable interest . The micro-laminated coat-ings can dramatically i mprove many properties in-cluding fracture toughness ,fatigue behavior ,i m-pact behavior , oxidation resistance , hot corrosionresistance ,etc[1].It is evident that the formabili-ty ,shape ,and the fracture resistance of the coat-ings during forming andin service depend not onlyon the properties of the indivi…     

High temperature corrosion behavior of arc-sprayed aluminum coatings on steel

Aluminum coatings were sprayed on the substrate of steel Q235 by arc spraying. The test samples of Q235, Al coatings and Al coatings with seal coat were placed in box type electric resistance furnace at 400, 500,600, 650 ℃ when their oxidation behaviors were studied. And their oxidation kinetics curves were protracted. Microstructure, microhardness, bond strength and distribution of section elements were investigated by optical microscope(OM), Vickers microhardness instrument, electric tensile test machine and EPMA. Al coatings and Al coatings with seal coat can enhance the oxidation-resistance of substrate under 500 ℃. The latter has the best corrosion resistance. The coatings can't protect the substrate against oxidation above 600 ℃. After a long time corrosion there is enriched oxygen element at interface.     

Study of plasma nitriding and nitrocarburising of AISI 430F stainless steel for high hardness and corrosion resistance

ABSTRACT

In order to improve both the hardness and corrosion resistance properties of AISI 430F stainless steel, plasma nitriding (PN) and nitrocarburising processes were carried out at different temperatures ranging from 350 to 500°C for 4?h. After PN, the nitrided layer was found to be thicker compared to that obtained by plasma nitrocarburising process. There was an increase in microhardness values by a factor of six to seven compared to the plasma nitrided and nitrocarburised specimens respectively, treated at 500°C. The electrochemical corrosion behaviour of the plasma nitrided and nitrocarburised AISI 430F specimens show that the plasma nitrided and nitrocarburised specimens treated at 400°C for 4?h showed better corrosion resistance and higher surface hardness than the untreated AISI 430F stainless steel specimens. This is mainly attributed to the presence of nitrogen in the modified layer existing as a solid solution in the ferrite phase.

This paper is part of a supplementary issue from the 17th Asia-Pacific Corrosion Control Conference (APCCC-17).     

高温酸性溶液中316L不锈钢/Ni-Cu-P镀层的耐蚀性能

为了改善316L 不锈钢在高温酸性溶液中的耐蚀性,采用化学镀技术在316L 不锈钢表面沉积高铜高磷Ni?Cu?P 镀层。采用扫描电镜(SEM)、能谱仪(EDS)和 X 射线衍射仪(XRD)对其结构进行分析,利用极化曲线、阻抗谱(EIS)及浸泡腐蚀试验对其在高温酸性溶液中的耐蚀性进行研究。结果表明,Ni?Cu?P 镀层由铜含量分别为19.98%和39.17%(质量分数)两种类型的胞状组织组成;在高温酸性溶液中,这种新型Ni?Cu?P镀层可显著改善316L不锈钢的耐蚀性;镀态镀层的耐蚀性优于热处理态的;镀态镀层和经673 K热处理镀层的腐蚀机制是选择性腐蚀,而经773和873 K热处理镀层的腐蚀机制为点腐蚀。     

An efficient protection of stainless steel against corrosion: Combination of a conversion layer and titanium dioxide deposit

In the present work, a novel process has been developed to improve the corrosion properties of ferritic stainless steels. Titanium oxide coatings have been deposited onto stainless steel by sol-gel process after a pre-functionalization of the substrate in a conversion bath. Gel titania was prepared by hydrolysis of a titanium butoxide through a sol-gel process. Duplex systems “conversion layer/uniform TiO₂ coating” have been prepared on stainless steels using a dipping technique and thermal post-treatments at 450 °C. The preparation of sol-gel coatings with specific chemical functions offers tailoring of their structure, texture and thickness and allows the fabrication of large coatings. The morphology and structure of the coatings were analysed using scanning electron microscopy with field effect gun (SEM-FEG), Mass spectroscopy of secondary ions (SIMS) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The anticorrosion performances and the ageing effects of the coatings have been evaluated in neutral and aggressive media by using several normalized tests.The results show that the conversion layer was not sufficient to protect steel but sol-gel TiO₂ coatings, anchored on the metal substrate via the conversion layer, show good adhesion with the substrate and act as a very efficient protective barrier against corrosion. So, duplex layers with TiO₂ nanoparticle coatings on steels exhibit an excellent corrosion resistance due to a ceramic protective barrier on metal surface. Analysis of the data indicates that the films act as geometric blocking layers against exposure to the corrosive media and increase drastically the lifetime of the substrate.     

AISI 316不锈钢和Ti6Al4V合金在海水环境中的腐蚀与腐蚀磨损行为(英文)

采用立式万能销盘腐蚀磨损试验机研究AISI 316不锈钢和Ti6Al4V合金在海水中与Al2O3陶瓷对磨时的腐蚀与腐蚀磨损行为,重点讨论腐蚀磨损之间的交互作用。结果表明,摩擦作用使得Ti6Al4V合金和316不锈钢的开路电位大幅下降,腐蚀磨损过程中的电流密度远高于静态腐蚀时的电流密度,摩擦明显促进了合金的腐蚀。两种合金在海水中的磨损量远大于在纯水中的磨损量,腐蚀促进了磨损,并且Ti6Al4V合金的耐磨性优于316不锈钢的耐磨性,腐蚀磨损之间的交互作用是材料损失的一个重要因素。本实验所用的摩擦装置为单向滑动的面面接触方式,这使得摩擦对腐蚀的促进作用在总磨损量中所占的比例很小。     

Cerium chemical conversion coatings for corrosion protection of stainless steels in hot seawater environments

In order to replace the hazardous chromate‐based surface treatment, a new cerium chemical conversion coating was developed on 316L stainless steel through a mixed solution of hydrated cerium nitrate, citric acid, and hydrogen peroxide. The chemical composition was characterized by energy‐dispersive spectroscopy, X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy and atomic force microscope. The dense conversion coating is composed of CeO₂ with a small amount of Ce₂O₃ and has small grain size lower than 50 nm. Its thickness is about 47.4 nm as determined by spectroscopic ellipsometry analysis. Potentiodynamic polarization was used to study the corrosion behavior of the coatings in the concentrated artificial seawater at 72 °C. In comparison with the conventional nitric acid‐chromate passivated specimens, the cerium conversion coatings show much higher pitting potentials. It is suggested that the cerium conversion treatment is more effective than the nitric acid‐chromate passivation to improve the pitting resistance of 316L stainless steel used in the hot seawater environments.     

The influence of sulphate-reducing bacteria biofilm on the corrosion of stainless steel AISI 316

This work investigates microbially-influenced corrosion (MIC) of stainless steel AISI 316 by two sulphate-reducing bacteria, Desulfovibrio desulfuricans and a local marine isolate. The biofilm and pit morphology that developed with time were analyzed using atomic force microscopy (AFM). Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) results were interpreted with an equivalent circuit to model the physicoelectric characteristics of the electrode/biofilm/solution interface. D. desulfuricans formed one biofilm layer on the metal surface, while the marine isolate formed two layers: a biofilm layer and a ferrous sulfide deposit layer. AFM images corroborated results from the EIS modeling which showed biofilm attachment and subsequent detachment over time.