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On the oxidation mechanism of alumina formers

Journal Article · · Oxidation of Metals; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00662968· OSTI ID:5404087
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  1. Technische Univ. Clausthal, Clausthal-Zellerfeld (West Germany)

The oxidation mechanism of the intermetallic compound {beta}-NiAl and Fe-23 Cr5Al-0.2 Zr alloys modified by reactive-element additions was studied in the temperature range 1,273-1,473 K by means of the two-stage oxidation method using the oxygen isotope {sup 18}O as a tracer. It was found that outward cation diffusion predominates in the scale on {beta}-NiAl. The contribution of the inward oxygen transport increased with increased reaction temperature and oxidation time. At 1,473 K, implanted yttrium suppressed inward oxygen diffusion for oxidation times less than 1 hr. In the case of Fe-Cr-Al-Zr alloys the counter-current transport of reactants was observed on the non-implanted materials. Implanted yttrium was found to alter the transport mechanism. This effect appeared to be directly related to that of yttrium on the scale morphology and microstructure, Yttrium promoted the formation of cracks which provided an additional surface for the reaction.

OSTI ID:
5404087
Journal Information:
Oxidation of Metals; (United States), Journal Name: Oxidation of Metals; (United States) Vol. 36:3-4; ISSN 0030-770X; ISSN OXMEA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English