The oxidation behavior of Fe-20Cr alloy foils in a synthetic exhaust-gas atmosphere
- GM Research and Development Center, Warren, MI (United States)
Oxidation tests of rare-earth-modified and Ti-modified Fe-20Cr alloy foils, which are under consideration for catalytic converter supports, were performed in a synthetic exhaust-gas atmosphere (N{sub 2} + H{sub 2}O + CO{sub 2}) between 900{degrees}C and 650{degrees}C. Between 900{degrees}C and 750{degrees}C, the rare earths had no effect on oxide growth rates while Ti increased growth rates. Oxide growth rates for the rare-earth alloys at 800{degrees}C and 750{degrees}C are much lower than those found in the literature for oxidation of Fe-Cr alloys or pure Cr in O{sub 2}-rich atmospheres. The slow growth rates for the rare-earth alloys agree with literature data for oxidation of stainless steels containing >20% Cr in wet atmospheres and are caused by growth of an oxide scale only one grain thick. At temperatures {le} 700{degrees}C, Fe-20Cr alloys grow massive Fe oxides; however, this can be suppressed by adding rare earths or Ti. To ensure good oxide adherence, free sulfur must be eliminated in the alloy by tying it up with a reactive-element addition. Both Ti and the rare earths can be used to tie up S, but the rare earths are more effective. For converter applications, the optimum alloy composition may contain rare earths for good oxide adherence and a small amount of Ti to suppress growth of Fe-rich oxides.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- OSTI ID:
- 482497
- Journal Information:
- Oxidation of Metals, Journal Name: Oxidation of Metals Journal Issue: 5-6 Vol. 46; ISSN OXMEAF; ISSN 0030-770X
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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