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High-temperature oxidation of rhodium

Journal Article · · Oxidation of Metals; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00664336· OSTI ID:5363531
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  1. General Motors Corp., Flint, MI (USA)

The oxidation kinetics Rh were measured in air at 1 atm. in the temperature range 600-1,000{degree}C. The oxidation weight gain proceeds logarithmically at the lower temperatures (600{degree}, 650{degree}C) followed by a transition to power law behavior at the higher temperature ({>=} 800{degree}C). The logarithmic growth kinetics result from thickening of a hexagonal Rh{sub 2}O{sub 3} scale. The transition from logarithmic to power law growth kinetics occurs in the range 700-800{degree}C, and reflects thickening of hexagonal and orthorhombic Rh{sub 2}O{sub 3} scales. Above 800{degree}C, the growth kinetics result from thickening of a predominately orthorhombic Rh{sub 2}O{sub 3} scale. At 1,000{degree}C the oxide becomes volatile, leaving the metal surface exposed.

OSTI ID:
5363531
Journal Information:
Oxidation of Metals; (United States), Journal Name: Oxidation of Metals; (United States) Vol. 34:1-2; ISSN 0030-770X; ISSN OXMEA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English