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Mechanism of Corrosion in High Temperature Water of Aluminum and Alloys Containing Iron and Nickel. Structural Factors. Research to Obtain Corrosion Resistant Alloys; ALLIAGES D'ALUMINIUM CONTENANT DU FER ET DU NICKEL. MECANISME ET CINETIQUE DE CORROSION DANS L'EAU ET LA VAPEUR A HAUTE TEMPERATURE. FACTEURS STRUCTURAUX. RECHERCHES SUR LA FABRICATION D'ALLIAGES RESISTANTS

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4260239

A comprehensive study was made of the mechanism and kinetics of corrosion of Al--Fe --Ni alloys in hightemperature water and steam. Three corrosion mechanisms were observed: production of a uniform film, production of a disordered film, and intergranular corrosion. It appeared that the basic corrosion process was identical in all experimental conditions. The corrosion of welded alloys was especially considered. Metallurgical processes and mechanisms influencing the behavior of aluminum alloys with respect to corrosion by high- temperature water were investigated. Classical metallurgical methods and powder metallurgical methods were considered. The results of this study indicate the equal importance of chemical, electrochemical, and metallurgical factors and creep characteristics in the preparation of corrosion-resistent alloys. (J.S.R.)

Research Organization:
Commissariat a l'Energie Atomique, Paris
NSA Number:
NSA-13-006799
OSTI ID:
4260239
Report Number(s):
A/CONF.15/P/1271
Country of Publication:
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Language:
English