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Method for reducing formation of electrically resistive layer on ferritic stainless steels

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OSTI ID:1092912

A method of reducing the formation of electrically resistive scale on a an article comprising a silicon-containing ferritic stainless subjected to oxidizing conditions in service includes, prior to placing the article in service, subjecting the article to conditions under which silica, which includes silicon derived from the steel, forms on a surface of the steel. Optionally, at least a portion of the silica is removed from the surface to placing the article in service. A ferritic stainless steel alloy having a reduced tendency to form silica on at least a surface thereof also is provided. The steel includes a near-surface region that has been depleted of silicon relative to a remainder of the steel.

Research Organization:
NETL (National Energy Technology Laboratory, Pittsburgh, PA, and Morgantown, WV (United States))
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FC26-05NT42513
Assignee:
ATI Properties, Inc. (Albany, OR)
Patent Number(s):
8,529,709
Application Number:
12/042,751
OSTI ID:
1092912
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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Protective coating on stainless steel interconnect for SOFCs: oxidation kinetics and electrical properties journal February 2005
The Oxidation of Ferritic Stainless Steels in Simulated Solid-Oxide Fuel-Cell Atmospheres journal January 2007