Pourbaix diagrams for the ternary system of iron-chromium-nickel
Pourbaix diagrams (potential-pH diagrams) for the ternary system of Fe-Cr-Ni at 25 C to 300 C were calculated. Extrapolation of thermochemical data to elevated temperatures was performed with the revised model of Helgeson-Kirkham-Flowers, which also allows uncharged aqueous complexes to be handled. The large stability of the bimetallic spinel oxides (trevorite [NiFe{sub 2}O{sub 4}], chromite [FeCr{sub 2}O{sub 4}], and nichromite [NiCr{sub 2}O{sub 4}]) is shown by their predominance areas on top of those for the single metal Pourbaix diagrams. NiFe{sub 2}O{sub 4} had the largest stability area of the spinels, and it covered the entire potential range for the stability of water at intermediate pH. FeCr{sub 2}O{sub 4} had the smallest stability area and was the least stable of the bimetallic spinels. Results were discussed in connection with the different chemistries used in nuclear power reactors of the boiling water type.
- Research Organization:
- Studsvik Material AB, Nykoeping (SE)
- OSTI ID:
- 20002039
- Journal Information:
- Corrosion (Houston), Journal Name: Corrosion (Houston) Journal Issue: 11 Vol. 55; ISSN CORRAK
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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