Corrosion SciencePub Date : 2025-04-23DOI: 10.1016/j.corsci.2025.112960
Gaku Yamazaki, Kazutoshi Fujiwara
{"title":"Flow, chloride, and pH effects on carbon steel corrosion in BWR cold shutdown: Development of a 4-STEP corrosion model","authors":"Gaku Yamazaki, Kazutoshi Fujiwara","doi":"10.1016/j.corsci.2025.112960","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.corsci.2025.112960","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The corrosion behavior of carbon steel in Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) plants during cold shutdown was investigated under flow velocities of 0.1 and 2.0 m/s, chloride ion (Cl<sup>-</sup>) concentrations of 0.01, 0.1, 1, and 10 mg/L, and pH of 6.3, 7.6, and 8.5. Experiments over 800 h demonstrated that a high flow velocity (2.0 m/s) promotes rapid passivation, while a low flow velocity (0.1 m/s) results in sustained corrosion. Cl<sup>-</sup> damaged protective films, accelerating corrosion, particularly under high flow velocity. Higher pH and/or electric conductivity increased uniform corrosion. The newly developed 4-STEP corrosion model successfully reproduced the experimental results.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":290,"journal":{"name":"Corrosion Science","volume":"253 ","pages":"Article 112960"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143891046","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Corrosion SciencePub Date : 2025-04-22DOI: 10.1016/j.corsci.2025.112969
Ruizhi Gao , Shufeng Yang , Chaoyi Chen , Chao Liu , Junqi Li , Xiang Li , Fan Wang , Linzhu Wang
{"title":"New strategies for suppressing localized corrosion induced by inclusions: A case study of rare earth Y-treated oil casing steel","authors":"Ruizhi Gao , Shufeng Yang , Chaoyi Chen , Chao Liu , Junqi Li , Xiang Li , Fan Wang , Linzhu Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.corsci.2025.112969","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.corsci.2025.112969","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Non-metallic inclusions are a leading cause of localized corrosion in steel, which frequently results in accidents, posing significant threats to safety. Opinions on the mechanism of localized corrosion induced by non-metallic inclusions vary, and currently, there is no effective method to prevent the occurrence of localized corrosion. Through rigorous systematic screening, we identified that Y<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> inclusions can markedly reduce the localized corrosion associated with inclusions. These Y<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> inclusions exhibit remarkable stability in corrosive environments, boasting superior corrosion resistance and machinability. This study provides a new theoretical foundation for the design of highly corrosion-resistant oil casing steel.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":290,"journal":{"name":"Corrosion Science","volume":"252 ","pages":"Article 112969"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143870350","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Corrosion SciencePub Date : 2025-04-22DOI: 10.1016/j.corsci.2025.112973
Qiancheng Zhao , Hong Luo , Shujun Dong , Minglei Sun , Zejun Li , Luntao Wang , Lifeng Hou
{"title":"Effect of aging precipitates on the corrosion behavior of a novel Ni50Cr20Co15Al10V5 multi-principal element alloy in sulfuric acid medium","authors":"Qiancheng Zhao , Hong Luo , Shujun Dong , Minglei Sun , Zejun Li , Luntao Wang , Lifeng Hou","doi":"10.1016/j.corsci.2025.112973","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.corsci.2025.112973","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The effect of aging precipitates on the corrosion resistance of a novel Ni<sub>50</sub>Cr<sub>20</sub>Co<sub>15</sub>Al<sub>10</sub>V<sub>5</sub> multi-principal element alloy in a 0.5 M H<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub> solution was studied. The microstructure of the alloys in both recrystallized and aged states was analyzed. The results indicated that alloys containing precipitates exhibited lower corrosion resistance, with lower polarization resistance and higher passive current density, which was attributed to changes in the chemical composition of the passive film. Precipitates reduced passive film stability of the alloys. Areas with precipitates, showing lower Volta potential, exhibited preferential corrosion, leading to a reduction in corrosion resistance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":290,"journal":{"name":"Corrosion Science","volume":"252 ","pages":"Article 112973"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143873494","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Corrosion SciencePub Date : 2025-04-22DOI: 10.1016/j.corsci.2025.112970
Tengteng Sun , Jierui Mu , Qiang Lu , Yi Wu , Zijue Tang , Hua Sun , Mingliang Wang , Haowei Wang , Hongze Wang
{"title":"Synergistic enhancement of corrosion resistance and mechanical properties in L-PBFed TiB2/AlCuMg composite via solution heat treatment","authors":"Tengteng Sun , Jierui Mu , Qiang Lu , Yi Wu , Zijue Tang , Hua Sun , Mingliang Wang , Haowei Wang , Hongze Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.corsci.2025.112970","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.corsci.2025.112970","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The development of additive-manufactured (AMed) aluminum alloys with a balance of high mechanical strength and excellent corrosion resistance remains a critical objective for lightweight structural applications in marine and aerospace industries. However, the majority of AMed aluminum alloys are characterized by coarse columnar grains and inhomogeneous phase distributions, which intensify galvanic effects and severely compromise their corrosion resistance. In this study, grain refinement and solution heat treatment are applied in in-situ TiB<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles modified AMed AlCuMg alloy to overcome these limitations. The resultant composites exhibited a remarkable strength-ductility product of 4619 MPa% (85-fold improvement) with an elongation of 8.9 %, alongside a 76.7 % reduction in corrosion current density, demonstrating superior overall performance compared to previously reported aluminum alloys and composites. Detailed investigations revealed that the uniform distribution of refined grains not only enhanced grain boundary strengthening but also improved the stability of passivation films. Notably, solution heat treatment, in contrast to solution-aging treatment, effectively reduced the overall cathodic effect and provided significant solid-solution strengthening to the aluminum matrix by diminishing the primary phase. These findings hold promises for exploring next-generation aluminum matrix composites with enhanced overall performance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":290,"journal":{"name":"Corrosion Science","volume":"252 ","pages":"Article 112970"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143876862","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Corrosion and stress corrosion cracking resistances of laser powder bed fused and binder jetted 316L austenitic stainless steel","authors":"Yida Xiong , Wei Shi , Ting Zhao , Eiji Akiyama , Upadrasta Ramamurty","doi":"10.1016/j.corsci.2025.112968","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.corsci.2025.112968","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The microstructures of additively manufactured (AM) alloys depend on the specific AM method employed and are distinct from their conventionally manufactured (CM) counterparts. The complex interplay between such microstructural variations and porosity on the corrosion and stress corrosion cracking (SCC) properties of the 316L austenitic stainless steel produced using CM, laser powder bed fusion (LPBF), binder jet printing (BJP), and BJP+hot isostatic pressing (HIP) techniques were investigated and compared. The resistance of the steels to localized corrosion resistance has the following order: BJP < (BJP + HIP) ≈ CM < LPBF, while their SCC resistance ranked as BJP < LPBF ≈ CM < (BJP + HIP). BJP 316L’s lowest resistance is due to the combined effects of the high fractions of δ-ferrite, σ-phase and porosity present in it. The rapid solidification conditions prevalent during LPBF result in the refinement of the Mn-Si-O inclusions and complete elimination of the MnS inclusions. Both these features impart superior localized corrosion resistance to LPBF 316L. However, pit growth and crack propagation are facilitated by high residual strain within its microstructure, making its SCC resistance comparable to that of CM 316L. HIP after BJP led to a substantial reduction of δ-ferrite fraction and porosity. Both these factors significantly enhance the localized corrosion resistance and make the BJP+HIP 316L’s SCC resistance superior. The results of this work demonstrate the need for a close examination of the effect of different microstructural features and porosity induced by AM on the corrosion and SCC resistances of alloys for ensuring structural integrity of AM components in aggressive environments.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":290,"journal":{"name":"Corrosion Science","volume":"252 ","pages":"Article 112968"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143882711","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Corrosion SciencePub Date : 2025-04-22DOI: 10.1016/j.corsci.2025.112974
Yuhao Zhou , Jie Liu , Pedro A. Ferreirós , Xiaoqin Shang , Kai Chen , Zaiqing Que , Zhao Shen , Jingtai Yu , Lefu Zhang
{"title":"Integrated effects of non-equilibrium microstructures on stress corrosion cracking susceptibility of post-treated laser powder-bed-fusion 316 L stainless steels","authors":"Yuhao Zhou , Jie Liu , Pedro A. Ferreirós , Xiaoqin Shang , Kai Chen , Zaiqing Que , Zhao Shen , Jingtai Yu , Lefu Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.corsci.2025.112974","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.corsci.2025.112974","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Laser powder-bed-fusion (L-PBF) technique offers unparalleled advantages in fabricating complex geometries for the nuclear industry, while dominant microstructure features responsible for stress corrosion cracking (SCC) remain poorly understood for L-PBFed stainless steels (SSs). This work aims to untangle the integrated effects of non-equilibrium microstructure on SCC behavior of multiple post-treated L-PBFed 316 L SSs in high-temperature oxygenated water. Results unveil that the residual strain and anisotropy grains jointly deteriorate the planar SCC initiation response, while high-density low angle grain boundaries alleviate the depth attack of short-term SCC propagation. Furthermore, the cellular structure, decorated with Cr segregation and dislocation tangles, inhibits the short-term SCC propagation by enhancing the re-passivation capacity and oxide rupture resistance at the crack tip. The other concomitant factors, such as oxide precipitates and melting pools, are considered subordinate to the SCC susceptibility. These insights advance our understanding for optimizing post-heating parameters to enhance the structural integrity of L-PBFed SSs for the application in nuclear power plants.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":290,"journal":{"name":"Corrosion Science","volume":"252 ","pages":"Article 112974"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143864884","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Corrosion SciencePub Date : 2025-04-22DOI: 10.1016/j.corsci.2025.112971
Zhenfei Jiang , You Wang , Mingjian Wang , Shuo Ma , Zhao Shen , Xiaoqin Zeng
{"title":"Mutual FCC-BCC phase transition driving surface homogenization in a novel core-shell medium-entropy alloy after exposure to supercritical water","authors":"Zhenfei Jiang , You Wang , Mingjian Wang , Shuo Ma , Zhao Shen , Xiaoqin Zeng","doi":"10.1016/j.corsci.2025.112971","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.corsci.2025.112971","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A novel medium-entropy alloy (Al<sub>7.7</sub>Cr<sub>25</sub>Fe<sub>25</sub>Ni<sub>42.3</sub>, wt%) was developed for supercritical water reactor (SCWR) applications. Featuring a stable core-shell structure with an FCC outer shell, B2 inner shell, and BCC core, the alloy exhibits excellent mechanical properties at room temperature and 600 °C. After 1000 h in 600°C supercritical water, the alloy formed a dense, uniform oxide scale composed of Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>, Cr<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>, Fe<sub>3-x</sub>Cr<sub>x</sub>O<sub>4</sub>, and NiFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>. Beyond the protective effect of the oxide scale, the alloy's outstanding corrosion resistance is largely attributed to mutual phase transformations that promote a homogenized and fine-grained microstructure, ensuring uniform oxide growth. This unique combination makes the alloy a promising SCWR candidate.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":290,"journal":{"name":"Corrosion Science","volume":"252 ","pages":"Article 112971"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143864872","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Corrosion SciencePub Date : 2025-04-22DOI: 10.1016/j.corsci.2025.112972
Ning Fang , Hongwei Wang , Duo Dong , Zunjie Wei , Liu Zhu , Dongdong Zhu , Zhaowei Wang
{"title":"Unraveling the pressure-induced microstructural origin of enhanced corrosion resistance in a high-strength Al-Si-Cu-Mg alloy","authors":"Ning Fang , Hongwei Wang , Duo Dong , Zunjie Wei , Liu Zhu , Dongdong Zhu , Zhaowei Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.corsci.2025.112972","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.corsci.2025.112972","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This work aims to combine a high-pressure synthesis strategy and heat treatments to enhance corrosion resistance via microstructural regulation in a high-strength Al-Si-Cu-Mg alloy. The results showed that coarse α-Al dendrites, fine α-Al dendrites and equiaxed α-Al phases emerged in the alloys solidified under normal pressure (NP), 4 GPa and 5 GPa, respectively. A complete solid solution alloy was successfully obtained under 6 GPa. The underlying mechanisms of microstructural evolution were discussed based on interfacial stability, crystal growth rate and nucleation rate. The alloys prepared at 6 GPa demonstrated the most favorable corrosion resistance in both as-cast and heat-treated states. The unconventional pressure-induced supersaturation could simultaneously reduce the proportion of cathodic phases and raise the potential of the matrix. Moreover, the multiple supersaturated solutes and dense precipitates could induce a stable corrosion product layer, which serves as an effective shielding barrier to delay the corrosion process. The corresponding corrosion mechanisms of alloys prepared under various conditions were discussed in detail. Our approach may provide a valid option for developing a new generation of high-performance Al-Si-Cu-based alloys.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":290,"journal":{"name":"Corrosion Science","volume":"252 ","pages":"Article 112972"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143859016","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Corrosion SciencePub Date : 2025-04-22DOI: 10.1016/j.corsci.2025.112963
Shiqiang Chen, Xin Cheng, Mengyu Fu, Li Lai, Guangzhou Liu
{"title":"Combined effect of mixed Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Desulfovibrio vulgaris accelerating degradation of cathodic protected epoxy coating in seawater","authors":"Shiqiang Chen, Xin Cheng, Mengyu Fu, Li Lai, Guangzhou Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.corsci.2025.112963","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.corsci.2025.112963","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This work studied the effects of mixed bacterial consortium (<em>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</em> and <em>Desulfovibrio vulgaris</em>) on degradation of cathodic protected epoxy coating in seawater. Results show that the presence of mixed bacterial consortium and cathodic protection (CP, −0.95 V<sub>CSE</sub>) results in coating blistering within 10 d of immersion. The growth and metabolism of <em>P. aeruginosa</em> and <em>D. vulgaris</em> facilitate epoxy coating degradation in mixed bacterial consortium, and corrosive ions (S<sup>2</sup><sup>−</sup>) from the metabolism of <em>D. vulgaris</em> mainly results in corrosion of substrate steel. The presence of CP promotes the adhesion of bacteria, and penetration of the electrolyte solution to substrate steel.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":290,"journal":{"name":"Corrosion Science","volume":"252 ","pages":"Article 112963"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143864870","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A green electrolyte additive based on Toona Sinensis extract for enhanced performance of alkaline Al-air battery","authors":"Yunfei Gao , Qile Zhao , Wenxu Liu , Fang Guo , Yue Yin , Xuerong Zheng , Jinfang Wu , Yujie Qiang , Wenbo Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.corsci.2025.112952","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.corsci.2025.112952","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Aqueous aluminum (Al)-air batteries (AABs) have attracted significant attention due to their high theoretical energy density. Nevertheless, the self-corrosion of Al anodes causes a decline in anode utilization and capacity, thereby restricting their commercial feasibility. Herein, Toona Sinensis extract (TSE) is proposed as a green electrolyte additive to reduce the self-corrosion of Al anodes in alkaline AABs. The findings indicate that the utilization of TSE offers a successful strategy for effectively suppressing the self-corrosion of Al anodes, ultimately boosting the discharge performance of AABs. Quercetin, kaempferol, nicotinic acid, phenolic acid, and α-linolenic acid were identified as the main components in TSE through a series of ex-situ/in-situ characterizations. An inhibition efficiency of 51.9 % was achieved by using an optimized electrolyte containing 0.4 g L<sup>−1</sup> TSE additive, which helped suppress the pitting corrosion of Al anodes in alkaline electrolyte. Ultimately, the AABs demonstrated a remarkable specific capacity of 2571.4 mAh g<sup>–1</sup> and anode utilization rate of 83.9 %, surpassing the initial capacity of 1278.7 mAh g<sup>–1</sup> and utilization rate of 43.2 %. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations combined with molecular dynamics (MD) simulations reveal that quercetin, kaempferol and nicotinic acid are the most active components in TSE. By forming O-Al and N-Al bonds on the Al anode surface, they can create an adsorption protective film that boosts discharge performance and corrosion inhibition effect in AABs. This work demonstrates that TSE serves as a natural electrolyte additive for AABs, providing a novel approach to improve their performance and commercial feasibility.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":290,"journal":{"name":"Corrosion Science","volume":"252 ","pages":"Article 112952"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143864883","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}