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Oxidation Characteristics of Fe–18Cr–18Mn-Stainless Steel Alloys

Journal Article · · Oxidation of Metals
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  1. National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), Albany, OR (United States)

Air oxidation studies of Fe-18Cr-18Mn stainless steels were conducted at 525°C, 625°C, and 725°C. Alloys were evaluated with respect to changes in oxidation properties as a result of interstitial additions of nitrogen and carbon and of minor solute additions of silicon, molybdenum, and nickel. Interstitial concentrations possibly had a small, positive effect on oxidation resistance. Minor solute additions significantly improved oxidation resistance but could also reduce interstitial solubility resulting in formation of chromium carbides. Loss of solute chromium resulted in a slight reduction in oxidation protection. Oxidation lasting over 500 hours produced a manganese rich, duplex oxide structure: an outer sesquioxide and an inner spinel oxide.

Research Organization:
National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), Pittsburgh, PA, and Morgantown, WV (United States). In-house Research
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy (FE-1)
OSTI ID:
1010519
Report Number(s):
NETL-TPR--2971
Journal Information:
Oxidation of Metals, Journal Name: Oxidation of Metals Journal Issue: 3-4 Vol. 74; ISSN 0030-770X
Publisher:
Springer
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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