Jarnail Singh, Vicente Amigó Borrás, Rajat Dhawan, Amarjit Singh
{"title":"Oxidation Kinetics, Phase Evolution, and Surface Characteristics of Ti-35Nb-6Mo β-Titanium Alloy at Elevated Temperatures","authors":"Jarnail Singh, Vicente Amigó Borrás, Rajat Dhawan, Amarjit Singh","doi":"10.1007/s11085-026-10409-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11085-026-10409-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study investigates the high-temperature oxidation behavior and microstructural evolution of Ti-35Nb-6Mo β-titanium alloy at 600 °C, 700 °C, and 800 °C for exposure durations from 0.5 to 72 h. A comprehensive experimental approach combining gravimetric analysis, X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), focused ion beam (FIB) cross-sectional analysis, optical profilometry, and contact angle measurements was employed. The oxidation kinetics exhibited a strong temperature dependence. At 600 °C, oxidation followed near-linear kinetics with low mass gain, indicating the formation of a thin and protective oxide layer. At 700 °C, the kinetics transitioned to diffusion-controlled behavior, consistent with parabolic trends, associated with the development of a multilayered oxide scale comprising rutile TiO<sub>2</sub> and sub-stoichiometric Ti<sub>3</sub>O<sub>5</sub>. At 800 °C, oxidation became non-protective, showing sustained linear kinetics and significantly higher mass gain due to oxide scale cracking, porosity, and spallation. Microstructural analysis revealed progressive oxide thickening and increased crystallinity with temperature, with rutile TiO<sub>2</sub> dominating at higher temperatures. Surface roughness increased markedly with oxidation severity, while contact angle measurements demonstrated enhanced hydrophilicity due to combined effects of oxide chemistry and surface topography. The results demonstrate that Ti-35Nb-6Mo exhibits stable oxidation resistance up to 700 °C, while degradation at 800 °C defines its upper thermal limit. These fundamental baseline findings provide insights into the alloy’s thermal stability limits for high-temperature engineering and demonstrate the potential of controlled thermal oxidation as a surface-engineering pre-treatment strategy for biomedical implants.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":724,"journal":{"name":"Oxidation of Metals","volume":"103 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148009541","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":"Zn-Composition-Dependent Microstructure and Type I Hot Corrosion of (CuMnNiCoZnx)O High-Entropy Oxides","authors":"Okan Odabas","doi":"10.1007/s11085-026-10401-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11085-026-10401-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study investigates the effect of high-entropy oxide (HEO) powders (Cu, Mn, Ni, Co, Zn<sub><i>x</i></sub>/<i>x</i> = 0,0.1,0.2,0.3) on performance under aggressive Type I hot corrosion conditions. HEO powders synthesized by the co-precipitation method were subjected to hot corrosion tests at 800 °C for 24 h under a 70% Na<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub> + 30% V<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub> salt mixture, representing the aggressive conditions caused by the use of low-quality fuel in aviation. The findings suggest that increasing Zn content is associated with a reduction in the stability of the initially dominant spinel phase, accompanied by a greater tendency for the formation of low-melting point vanadate phases. In particular, the presence of the Co<sub>3</sub>V<sub>2</sub>O<sub>8</sub> phase, which exhibits a ladder-like structural motif, appears to be related to changes in the HEO crystal structure and may contribute to the development of thicker, lamellar, and irregular corrosion products on the surface. Consequently, Zn addition appears to be associated with enhanced growth of corrosion products, possibly through its influence on diffusion-related processes and structural stability.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":724,"journal":{"name":"Oxidation of Metals","volume":"103 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147938702","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":"Predicting the Corrosion Resistance of Fe–Cr Alloys in Ammonia Environments Using Gaussian Process Regression","authors":"Keita Itano, Hiroki Takahashi, Michihisa Fukumoto","doi":"10.1007/s11085-026-10403-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11085-026-10403-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>High-temperature corrosion in ammonia-containing environments is an important issue for materials used in ammonia-based energy systems. However, the presence of ammonia introduces complex corrosion behavior due to the coupled effects of temperature, gas composition, and alloy composition, making systematic understanding challenging. In this study, the corrosion behavior of Fe and Fe–Cr alloys was investigated under controlled atmospheres by systematically varying temperature and ammonia (NH<sub>3</sub>) concentration, combined with a data-driven approach to capture the resulting nonlinear behavior. Pure Fe exhibited the largest mass gain in NH<sub>3</sub>-free environments, whereas the addition of NH<sub>3</sub> suppressed oxidation and significantly reduced the overall corrosion rate. In contrast, Fe–Cr alloys showed a strong dependence on temperature and NH<sub>3</sub> concentration, with the dominant reactions shifting between oxidation and nitridation depending on Cr content. To capture this intricate corrosion behavior, Gaussian process regression (GPR) was employed to model corrosion mass gain as a function of temperature, NH<sub>3</sub> concentration, and alloy composition. The model successfully reproduced the nonlinear response of corrosion behavior across these variables (<i>R</i><sup>2</sup> > 0.95). Furthermore, Bayesian optimization was applied to propose promising experimental conditions and alloy compositions for improved corrosion resistance. This data-efficient framework enables accurate mapping of corrosion behavior over a wide parameter space with a limited number of experiments and provides practical guidance for material selection in high-temperature ammonia environments.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":724,"journal":{"name":"Oxidation of Metals","volume":"103 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147938694","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":"A Review: High-Temperature Oxidation of Copper Alloys","authors":"Siyu Kuang, Shuo Ma, Xiaobin Yang, Cong Ye, Jiang Ju, Pengfei Ju, Jingyu Pang, Kaixuan Chen, Jianhong Liu, Genqi Tian, Liming Fu, Aidang Shan","doi":"10.1007/s11085-026-10400-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11085-026-10400-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Copper and its alloys are widely used in aerospace, electronics, energy, and advanced manufacturing because of their excellent electrical and thermal conductivity combined with favorable mechanical properties. However, when exposed to elevated temperatures, these materials are highly susceptible to oxidation, which degrades surface integrity, reduces service reliability, and limits their application in demanding environments. Although substantial progress has been made in recent decades, a systematic and up-to-date review dedicated to the high-temperature oxidation of copper alloys remains lacking. This review summarizes the oxidation behavior of pure Cu and representative Cu-based alloy systems, including Cu–Al, Cu–Ni, Cu–Cr, Cu–Zn, Cu–Be, Cu–Sn, and Cu–Si alloys, with emphasis on oxidation kinetics, oxide-scale structures, and the roles of temperature, oxygen partial pressure, composition, and microstructure. The review further discusses major protection strategies, including alloying design, coating technologies, annealing-induced pre-oxidation, and microstructural regulation. Recent mechanistic advances are also highlighted, such as cross-scale oxide growth, surface homogenization induced by elemental diffusion and consumption, and the construction of atomic-scale protective scales. By integrating classical oxidation theory with recent experimental progress, this review clarifies the governing factors for oxidation resistance in Cu-based alloys and provides perspectives for the design of next-generation copper alloys capable of service under increasingly severe high-temperature conditions.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":724,"journal":{"name":"Oxidation of Metals","volume":"103 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-05-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147938239","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}
Lawrence Coghlan, Aya Shin, Jonathan Pearson, Mark A. E. Jepson, Rebecca L. Higginson
{"title":"Using a Plasma Focused Ion Beam System to Characterise the Porosity Through the Oxide Scale Formed on a Martensitic 9Cr-1Mo Steel Exposed to CO2","authors":"Lawrence Coghlan, Aya Shin, Jonathan Pearson, Mark A. E. Jepson, Rebecca L. Higginson","doi":"10.1007/s11085-026-10394-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11085-026-10394-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Focused ion beam (FIB) microscopy, in combination with scanning electron microscopy (SEM) has been used to characterise the porosity through the oxide scale of an experimental martensitic 9Cr-1Mo steel exposed for 3325 h to a CO<sub>2</sub>-rich environment at 600 °C. A typical magnetite outer layer forms with a small fraction of spherical pores, but no interconnectivity between them. A complex mixed middle layer is observed which consists of larger magnetite grains, smaller spinel grains and some pore interconnectivity, but typically the porosity is present in localised regions, inhibited from coalescence by the different grain types. A spinel layer also shows greater pore interconnectivity with three large pores spanning the total distance through this layer, but no single pore spans the total oxide scale thickness. A mechanism linking the substrate microstructure to the variation in oxide structure between ferritic and martensitic material is proposed which explains the formation of the magnetite, the complex oxide and spinel oxide layers.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":724,"journal":{"name":"Oxidation of Metals","volume":"103 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-05-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13161310/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147935918","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}
Adelajda Polkowska, Ewa Rząd, Marcin Podsiadło, Aleksandra Bętkowska, Wojciech Polkowski
{"title":"Highly Porous Hastelloy-X Nickel Superalloy Produced by a Space Holder Approach: Oxidation Behavior at 1000 °C","authors":"Adelajda Polkowska, Ewa Rząd, Marcin Podsiadło, Aleksandra Bętkowska, Wojciech Polkowski","doi":"10.1007/s11085-026-10395-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11085-026-10395-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Highly porous nickel-based superalloys are appearing as promising materials for high-temperature applications such as gas turbine sealing systems and membrane-assisted steam methane reforming. Recently (Bętkowska et al. Sci Rep 15:598, 2025), we reported the fabrication and mechanical performance of highly porous Hastelloy-X (H–X) with spherical open porosity of up to 70 vol.%. Here, the high-temperature oxidation behavior of this material is investigated for the first time. Porous H–X alloys produced using a space holder technique were exposed to air at 1000 °C for up to 100 h. Oxidation kinetics were evaluated by thermogravimetric measurements, while the morphology and composition of the oxide scales were analyzed using SEM/EDS and XRD. The oxide scale was found to consist primarily of NiO, Cr<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> (with incorporated Mn ions) and (Ni,Fe)Cr<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> spinel. All porous samples showed mixed linear–parabolic oxidation kinetics, with mass gain increasing with increasing porosity. In contrast, the counterpart produced without space holder particles showed a mass loss after 100 h under identical conditions. This behavior is attributed to the highly developed internal surface area of the porous structures, which promotes the formation of a protective oxide scale. The role of discontinuously precipitated M<sub>23</sub>C<sub>6</sub>/M<sub>6</sub>C carbides in the oxidation behavior of the porous alloy is also discussed. These results provide new insights into the oxidation mechanisms of highly porous nickel-based superalloys and highlight their potential as high-temperature oxidation-resistant materials.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":724,"journal":{"name":"Oxidation of Metals","volume":"103 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-05-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147938069","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":"High-Temperature Corrosion Behavior of High-Entropy Alloys in Liquid Ce","authors":"Yuanqi Zhang, Yanxin Zhuang","doi":"10.1007/s11085-026-10397-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11085-026-10397-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>During the smelting of uranium (U) and its alloys, molten U readily reacts with crucible and mold materials at elevated temperatures, causing contamination of the smelting system and raw materials. With exceptional high-temperature structural stability and molten corrosion resistance, refractory high-entropy alloys are regarded as promising candidate crucible materials for U alloy smelting. In this work, NbTaTiW, NbTaTiAl, and NbTaTiAlW alloys were prepared via arc melting, and their as-cast microstructures as well as corrosion performance in molten cerium (Ce, a non-radioactive simulant for U) at 1400 °C were systematically investigated. The results reveal that all three as-cast alloys possess a single-phase body-centered cubic structure with typical dendritic morphology. The NbTaTiW alloy exhibits the optimal molten Ce corrosion resistance, with an average corrosion rate of 0.42 μm/h after 50 h of immersion. The alloys exhibit pronounced susceptibility to intergranular corrosion. Furthermore, the addition of Al, or the substitution of W with Al, markedly promotes mutual dissolution and interfacial diffusion between molten Ce and the alloy matrix, thereby accelerating the initiation and propagation of intergranular corrosion. This study provides a new design strategy for developing high-temperature contact materials with superior resistance to molten uranium corrosion.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":724,"journal":{"name":"Oxidation of Metals","volume":"103 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147937992","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":"High Temperature Performance of SUS 430 Steel Interconnect with CuFe2O4 Spinel Coating Via Electrophoretic Deposition","authors":"Shixiao Sun, Shujiang Geng, Gang Chen, Fuhui Wang","doi":"10.1007/s11085-026-10404-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11085-026-10404-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>CuFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> coating was deposited on SUS 430 steel via electrophoretic deposition (EPD) for use in solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) interconnects. The coated steel was then oxidized in air at 800 °C for 10 weeks. The oxide scale displayed dual-layer structure with an inner Cr<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> layer and an outer CuFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> spinel layer. The scale ASR was 14.32 mΩ cm<sup>2</sup> at 800 °C after 10 weeks of oxidation. CuFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> coating not only suppressed the growth of Cr<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> and the outward diffusion of Cr species but also effectively enhanced the electrical performance of the surface scale.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":724,"journal":{"name":"Oxidation of Metals","volume":"103 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147829768","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":"Theoretical Insights into the Anti-Corrosion Effectiveness of Indole-Based Compounds on Surfaces of Iron: An Integrated DFT Along with Monte Carlo Simulations Studies","authors":"Rebaz Obaid Kareem, Kareem Jumaah Al-Salihi, Rebaz Anwar Omer, Yousif Hussein Azeez, Lana Omer Ahmed, Muhammad Ashfaq, Senem Akkoc, Aseel Smerat, Mehran Feizi-Dehnayebi","doi":"10.1007/s11085-026-10399-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11085-026-10399-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Corrosion of metal surfaces remains a persistent challenge across industrial environments, necessitating the exploration of efficient and eco-friendly inhibitors. The aim and novelty of present study is the comprehensive theoretical investigation of ten indole-based derivatives (<b>ST1–ST10</b>) as corrosion inhibitors efficiency for Fe surfaces. Using DFT at the B3LYP/6–311 ++ G(2d,p), we computed key electronic properties such as HOMO–LUMO energies, dipole moments, to assess molecular stability and reactivity. Natural Bond Orbital (NBO) analysis identified strong π → π*, σ → σ*, and LP → π* delocalization, confirming notable electron mobility within molecular frameworks. To sum, the chemical softness values show that the title compounds <b>ST8</b> and <b>ST10</b> preferentially exchange their associated electron clouds with the surrounding environment. These findings offer a robust multiscale framework for designing advanced indole-based inhibitors for corrosion protection in aggressive environments.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":724,"journal":{"name":"Oxidation of Metals","volume":"103 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s11085-026-10399-x.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147830091","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}
Tuo Jingyi, Luo Can, Gao Wenjun, Pan Yujun, Huang Xuefei, Wang Hui
{"title":"Corrosion and Protection of Molybdenum Alloys for Advanced Nuclear Reactors: A Review","authors":"Tuo Jingyi, Luo Can, Gao Wenjun, Pan Yujun, Huang Xuefei, Wang Hui","doi":"10.1007/s11085-026-10402-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11085-026-10402-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Molybdenum (Mo) and its alloys are critical candidate materials for next-generation nuclear energy systems due to their superior high-temperature strength and neutronic properties. However, their engineering applications are severely limited by environmental degradation under combined high-temperature, irradiation, and corrosive conditions. This review systematically examines the corrosion behavior and degradation mechanisms of Mo alloys in representative service environments, including aqueous solutions, high-temperature gases/steam, and liquid metals/molten salts. Special emphasis is placed on the synergistic effects of irradiation-induced defects and chemical corrosion, which significantly accelerate material failure. Current challenges regarding oxide film instability and microstructural evolution are analysed. Finally, the paper outlines future research directions, highlighting the need to elucidate multi-scale irradiation-corrosion coupling mechanisms and develop advanced adaptive protective systems to ensure the long-term reliability of Mo-based materials in extreme nuclear environments.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":724,"journal":{"name":"Oxidation of Metals","volume":"103 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147830090","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}