Martin Steinbrueck, Mirco Grosse, Chongchong Tang, Juri Stuckert, Hans Juergen Seifert
{"title":"An Overview of Mechanisms of the Degradation of Promising ATF Cladding Materials During Oxidation at High Temperatures","authors":"Martin Steinbrueck, Mirco Grosse, Chongchong Tang, Juri Stuckert, Hans Juergen Seifert","doi":"10.1007/s11085-024-10229-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11085-024-10229-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Accident tolerant fuel (ATF) cladding is a new type of nuclear fuel cladding designed to improve the safety and performance of nuclear reactors. In this paper, the kinetics and degradation mechanisms during high-temperature oxidation in steam of the three most promising ATF cladding materials, i.e., chromium-coated zirconium alloys, FeCrAl alloys, and silicon carbide-based composites, are described. Each system has its own degradation mechanisms leading to different maximum survival temperatures. After providing general information and data to understand the oxidation and degradation processes, illustrative examples obtained at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology are given for each type of cladding. The maximum temperatures at which the barrier effect of the cladding can be maintained for a reasonable period of time during nuclear accident scenarios are 1200–1300 °C for Cr-coated Zr alloys, 1400 °C for FeCrAl alloys, and 1700 °C for SiC-based composite claddings.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":724,"journal":{"name":"Oxidation of Metals","volume":"101 4","pages":"621 - 647"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s11085-024-10229-y.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140148917","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chufeng Lv, Yue Guo, Jian Zhao, Fangqin Dai, Weidong Zeng, Ming Liu
{"title":"Effect of Heating Atmosphere Composition and Content on Phase and Morphology Distribution of Copper Oxide Layer","authors":"Chufeng Lv, Yue Guo, Jian Zhao, Fangqin Dai, Weidong Zeng, Ming Liu","doi":"10.1007/s11085-024-10237-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11085-024-10237-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>When a copper billet is heated in the rolling reheating furnace, certain oxides that affect the surface quality may persist on the substrate. This study investigates the effects of heating atmosphere compositions (N<sub>2</sub>, O<sub>2</sub>, CO<sub>2</sub>, and H<sub>2</sub>O) and contents on the micro-morphology and phase evolution of the copper oxides. The results revealed that O<sub>2</sub> is the primary factor contributing to the formation of nodules on the copper surface. The primary phase of the exfoliated oxides was CuO attached to Cu<sub>2</sub>O, and the nodular oxides also consisted of CuO that directly adhere to copper matrix. Additionally, water vapor can increase the number of Cu<sub>2</sub>O particles on the interface between exfoliated oxide and copper matrix, effectively reducing the number of residual nodular oxides. Finally, water vapor and its dissociation products effectively eliminated the pores within the oxide layer and at the oxide–matrix interface, while CO<sub>2</sub> increased the porosity within the oxide layer.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":724,"journal":{"name":"Oxidation of Metals","volume":"101 4","pages":"649 - 666"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140148741","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Developments in Materials for High-Temperature Corrosion and Oxidation","authors":"M. Adam Khan","doi":"10.1007/s11085-024-10239-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11085-024-10239-w","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":724,"journal":{"name":"Oxidation of Metals","volume":"101 2","pages":"209 - 210"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140247138","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effect of Fe Concentration on the High Temperature Oxidation Behavior of Fex(CrAlNi)100−x Medium Entropy Alloys","authors":"Tugce Ozgenc, Kerem Ozgur Gunduz","doi":"10.1007/s11085-024-10231-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11085-024-10231-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this study, effect of Fe concentration on the high temperature oxidation and microstructural stability of Fe<sub>x</sub>(CrAlNi)<sub>100−x</sub> alloys (x = 25, 35, 45, 55, 65) at 1100 °C up to 168 h was investigated in air. Increasing Fe concentration decreased the molar fraction of B2 phase in as-cast alloys. However, microhardness values experienced only a 10% reduction (Fe<sub>25</sub>: 517.7 ± 19 HV, Fe<sub>65</sub>: 470.6 ± 22 HV) due to well-distributed B2 precipitates. After the exposures, coarsening of B2 precipitates was observed in all alloys, leading to a microhardness reduction of 20–25% after 168 h. Single-phase α-Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> scales were formed on Fe<sub>25</sub>–Fe<sub>55</sub> alloys. However, increasing Fe concentration resulted in deeper depletion zones due to reduced molar fraction and Al concentration of B2 phase. Moreover, Fe<sub>65</sub> alloy failed to develop a protective α-Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> scale due to decreased molar phase fraction and Al concentration of B2 precipitates, along with the low Cr concentration of the A2 phase. Additionally, α-Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> scales were highly wrinkled due to the absence of reactive elements. Absence of reactive elements also resulted in oxide spallation and seemed to intensify with the increasing Fe concentration. Possible reasons for the increased oxide spallation with the increasing Fe concentration are discussed. Nevertheless, Fe<sub>25</sub>–Fe<sub>55</sub> alloys displayed oxidation properties comparable to those of lean FeCrAl alloys while also possessing enhanced mechanical properties due to B2 reinforcement.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":724,"journal":{"name":"Oxidation of Metals","volume":"101 2","pages":"251 - 278"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140115974","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
N. K. Sreejith, V. Satheeshkumar, Muhammed Anaz Khan, T. Ram Prabhu
{"title":"Experimental Investigation on the Influence of Deep Cryogenic Soaking of Additive Manufactured SS 316L on Hardness and Corrosion Resistance","authors":"N. K. Sreejith, V. Satheeshkumar, Muhammed Anaz Khan, T. Ram Prabhu","doi":"10.1007/s11085-024-10235-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11085-024-10235-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The influence of deep cryogenic soaking of additive manufactured stainless steel 316L (SS 316L) parts on hardness and corrosion resistance is investigated. The fabrication of SS 316L was carried out using selective laser melting (SLM). A Gaussian beam for laser energy dissemination was employed in SLM process to produce SS 316L specimens characterised by distinctive curved boundaries within the melt pool, resulting in a unique grain morphology featuring semicircular melt pool boundaries and layered patterns. The deep cryogenic soaking (DCS) process treatment, conducted at an ultra-low temperature of − 196 °C for an extended duration of 120 h immersed in liquid nitrogen medium, led to a significant improvement in the microstructure. An increased amount of fine-cellular grain microstructure was achieved, with an average grain size reduced from 1.01 ± 0.5 μm to 0.78 ± 0.5 μm. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis revealed that the DCS treatment did not alter the crystal structures, with both SLM and DCS specimens exhibiting the presence of the FCC-austenite phase. Surface roughness analysis indicated a noteworthy reduction following DCS treatment, with a 3.23% decrease in the average surface roughness (Ra) from 9.155 μm over the SLM SS 316L surface to 8.868 μm post-DCS exposure. Moreover, the mechanical properties exhibited substantial improvement, with SLM SS 316L samples having an average microhardness value of 193.16 HV, while DCS-treated samples exhibited an average microhardness value of 222.6 HV, marking a 15.24% enhancement attributed to grain structure refinement. XRD analysis also revealed peak broadening in DCS-treated specimens, suggesting the possibility of a more refined grain structure. This fine grain structure was found to hinder ion movement, resulting in a reduction in the corrosion rate from 0.004695 to 0.003965 mm/year. Although the improvement in corrosion resistance was marginal, it underscores the potential of DCS treatment in enhancing the resistance of SS 316L to corrosion.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":724,"journal":{"name":"Oxidation of Metals","volume":"101 2","pages":"369 - 388"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140116173","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Effects of Chromium on the High Temperature Corrosion of Ni–Cr Alloys Exposed to Calcium Sulfate","authors":"Nicholas Ury, Vilupanur Ravi","doi":"10.1007/s11085-024-10232-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11085-024-10232-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Calcium- and sulfur-rich deposits have been linked to failure of turbine components as a consequence of high temperature exposures (> 1000 °C). There are only limited studies on the effects of these deposits on the degradation behavior of turbine alloys. To gain further understanding of this phenomenon, a systematic study was undertaken with model binary nickel–chromium alloys. Three alloys with different chromium contents—low, medium and high—represented by Ni-5Cr, Ni-10Cr and Ni-18Cr, were exposed to CaSO<sub>4</sub>-deposit-induced corrosion in the 900–1100 °C temperature range. At 1000 and 1100 °C, the decomposition of CaSO<sub>4</sub> (either by decomposition to CaO and SO<sub>3</sub> or by reacting with Cr<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>) led to the formation of calcium chromates and chromium sulfides. At the lower temperature, 900 °C, the limited decomposition of CaSO<sub>4</sub> allowed the formation of a continuous Cr<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> scale.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":724,"journal":{"name":"Oxidation of Metals","volume":"101 3","pages":"603 - 620"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-03-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140075223","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Role of TiC and WC Addition on the Mechanism and Kinetics of Isothermal Oxidation and High-Temperature Stability of ZrB2–SiC Composites","authors":"Pradyut Sengupta, Indranil Manna","doi":"10.1007/s11085-024-10234-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11085-024-10234-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study investigates the influence of separate and combined addition of 5 vol.% TiC and/or WC on the isothermal oxidation behaviour of ZrB<sub>2</sub>–20 vol.% SiC composites consolidated by a spark plasma sintering route. The oxidation performance of the composites was evaluated in the temperature range of 1500–1600 °C in air for up to 4 h. Following oxidation, the samples were subjected to a detailed characterization of the microstructure, micro-composition, phase aggregate, and oxide scale growth kinetics. The thermodynamic feasibility of probable reactions and the phase stability of Zr–B–O, Zr–Si–O, Ti–B–O, Ti–C–O, Ti–W–O, and W–C–O systems were examined by dedicated software. While addition of TiC or WC was found to result in protective oxide scale formation, the highest oxidation resistance in terms of reduced mass gain and oxide layer thickness was offered by ZrB<sub>2</sub>–20SiC–2.5TiC–2.5WC (vol.%) composite at 1500–1600 °C in air.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":724,"journal":{"name":"Oxidation of Metals","volume":"101 1 supplement","pages":"57 - 83"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-03-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140075219","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Valentyn Tsisar, Zhangjian Zhou, Olaf Wedemeyer, Aleksandr Skrypnik, Jürgen Konys, Carsten Schroer
{"title":"High-Temperature Corrosion Behavior of Fe-18Ni-12Cr-2.9Al and Fe-18Ni-12Cr-2.3Al-Nb-C Austenitic Steels Depending on Dissolved Oxygen Concentration in Static Liquid Pb at 700 °C","authors":"Valentyn Tsisar, Zhangjian Zhou, Olaf Wedemeyer, Aleksandr Skrypnik, Jürgen Konys, Carsten Schroer","doi":"10.1007/s11085-024-10233-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11085-024-10233-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The corrosion behavior of the aluminum-alloyed austenitic steels Fe-18Ni-12Cr-2.9Al and Fe-18Ni-12Cr-2.3Al-Nb-C was investigated at 700 °C in static Pb for 1000 h as a function of the concentration of dissolved oxygen in the liquid metal. In Pb with ~ 5 × 10<sup>–9</sup> mass % dissolved oxygen, both steels showed dissolution. Depth of corrosion averaged 67 (± 18) µm and 78 (± 25) µm for Fe-18Ni-12Cr-2.3Al-Nb-C and Fe-18Ni-12Cr-2.9Al, respectively. In Pb with higher oxidation potential of 2 × 10<sup>–6</sup> mass %O, both steels showed protective and accelerated oxidation. The protective thin oxide film (≤ 1 µm) was composed of outermost Fe-rich, intermediate Cr-rich and inner Al-rich sublayers. The thicker oxide scale was of irregular thickness (2 ÷ 30 µm) and consisted of Fe–Cr mixed oxide with Ni-rich metallic inclusions.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":724,"journal":{"name":"Oxidation of Metals","volume":"101 3","pages":"589 - 602"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140055070","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rahul Jude Alroy, K. Praveen, Junaid Syed, L. Rama Krishna, G. Sivakumar
{"title":"An Investigation on Volcanic Ash Infiltration Resistance of Plasma-Sprayed Indigenous Yb2Zr2O7 and Conventional YSZ Coatings at Elevated Temperatures","authors":"Rahul Jude Alroy, K. Praveen, Junaid Syed, L. Rama Krishna, G. Sivakumar","doi":"10.1007/s11085-024-10226-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11085-024-10226-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The modern turbines aimed to work at enhanced efficiencies demand the use of a novel high-performance thermal barrier coating (TBC) which may be susceptible to multiple failure modes. Specifically, ingestion of calcium–magnesium–alumino–silicate (CMAS) or volcanic ash (VA) at elevated temperatures induce accelerated deterioration of conventional yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) TBCs. The ability to form an impervious and rapidly crystallizing rare earth-based apatite layer upon interaction with CMAS/VA salt favors the choice of rare earth zirconates (REZs) as novel TBCs. Among diverse REZs, Yb<sub>2</sub>Zr<sub>2</sub>O<sub>7</sub> (YbZ) exhibits ideal TBC characteristics. A detailed insight into YbZ coating characteristics and performance is vitally needed to qualify these materials for TBC applications. Accordingly, in this study indigenously developed YbZ and commercial YSZ were deposited by air plasma spraying. Subsequently, the VA infiltration resistance of deposited coatings was comprehensively compared up to 1350 °C. The SEM analysis of VA-infiltrated YSZ and YbZ coatings revealed the thickness of the infiltration zone and the corresponding mechanism. YbZ coatings displayed significantly better VA infiltration resistance attributed to forming an impervious Yb-apatite-based arresting layer and pinning the further seepage of the VA salt front. Besides, VA rapidly infiltrated YSZ coatings, which failed to form an arresting layer. Overall, the study provides essential insights and thrust in developing next-generation TBCs.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":724,"journal":{"name":"Oxidation of Metals","volume":"101 3","pages":"573 - 588"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140047253","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Improving the Oxidation Behavior of CoCrFe2Ni0.5 High Entropy Alloy Through Powder-Pack Boriding","authors":"Yiğit Garip","doi":"10.1007/s11085-024-10228-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11085-024-10228-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The oxidation performance of CoCrFe<sub>2</sub>Ni<sub>0.5</sub> HEA borided through a powder-pack boriding process was investigated at 900 °C for 120 h. The boriding process at 900 °C for 6 h resulted in the formation of a two-zone structure: the outmost part contained a Ni<sub>2</sub>Si layer and the inner part consisted of a MB/M<sub>2</sub>B layer. The borided alloy displayed better oxidation resistance with the least oxidation rate constant value of 0.0383 (mg<sup>n</sup> cm<sup>−2n</sup> h<sup>−1</sup>). Moreover, this alloy rendered a continuous oxide layer that was denser, more compact, and contained fewer defects, which confirmed the improvement in oxidation resistance. The Ni<sub>2</sub>Si layer plus the boride layer was responsible for the enhanced oxidation performance of borided alloy.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":724,"journal":{"name":"Oxidation of Metals","volume":"101 3","pages":"549 - 571"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s11085-024-10228-z.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140036022","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}