Soumita Mondal , Arya Chatterjee , Ronit Roy , Md Ali Muntaha , Janelle P. Wharry , Haozheng J. Qu , Rajnikant Umretiya
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Synergistic roles of Cr and Mo in low temperature steam oxidation of FeCrAl alloys
The objective of this study is to understand the synergistic role of Cr and Mo on low temperature steam oxidation behaviour of two commercial FeCrAl alloys. FeCrAl alloys are leading candidates for accident-tolerant nuclear fuel claddings owing to their resistance to high temperature steam oxidation in accident scenarios. But low temperature steam oxidation of FeCrAl alloys, representative of top-of-core normal operation of boiling water reactors, must also be understood before these claddings can be safely deployed in reactors. This study evaluates FA-SMT (Fe-21Cr-5Al-3Mo) and PM-C26M (Fe-12Cr-6Al-2Mo) in 400 ºC steam for up to 1000 hr. The higher bulk Cr content in FA-SMT accelerates all reaction kinetics, leading to rapid growth of an outer Cr2O3 layer, which then enables formation of a passivating inner Al2O3 layer that hinders further oxidation. Meanwhile, Mo replaces Cr along grain boundaries, preventing additional Cr and Fe outward diffusion, and further hindering oxidation. By contrast, PM-C26M is more susceptible to steam oxidation as Mo remains in solid solution, allowing uncontrolled Fe oxidation. The beneficial effects of Mo in the presence of high Cr content may be considered a “fourth element effect” that can guide future design of high-strength, oxidation-resistant FeCrAl alloys.
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Corrosion occurrence and its practical control encompass a vast array of scientific knowledge. Corrosion Science endeavors to serve as the conduit for the exchange of ideas, developments, and research across all facets of this field, encompassing both metallic and non-metallic corrosion. The scope of this international journal is broad and inclusive. Published papers span from highly theoretical inquiries to essentially practical applications, covering diverse areas such as high-temperature oxidation, passivity, anodic oxidation, biochemical corrosion, stress corrosion cracking, and corrosion control mechanisms and methodologies.
This journal publishes original papers and critical reviews across the spectrum of pure and applied corrosion, material degradation, and surface science and engineering. It serves as a crucial link connecting metallurgists, materials scientists, and researchers investigating corrosion and degradation phenomena. Join us in advancing knowledge and understanding in the vital field of corrosion science.