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Sulfidation/oxidation properties of iron-based alloys containing niobium and aluminum

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5976513· OSTI ID:5976513
Compatibility with mixed gases containing S, O, and Cl is a critical requirement for high-temperature alloys used in coal conversion and combustion applications. Comparative corrosion tests of Fe-25Cr-20Ni, Fe-18Cr-6Al, and Fe-9Cr-9Nb-6Al (wt %) at 700 to 800/degree/C in a simulated coal gasification environment led to the development of Fe-Nb-Al alloys and testing of both Fe-Nb-Al and Fe/sub 3/Al alloys. The niobium and aluminum content in the latter alloys ranged from 8 to 18 and 6 to 16 wt %, respectively. The niobium addition was intended as a selective refractory sulfide former. Testing was carried out at 700 to 800/degree/C in H/sub 2/S-H/sub 2/-H/sub 2/O gas mixtures with relatively low oxygen activities (less than or equal to10/sup /minus/22/ atm) and high sulfur activities (greater than or equal to10/sup /minus/6/ atm). Metallographic and chemical analyses of the corrosion product scales and the underlying alloy were performed to determine the role of the respective metallic elements on sulfidation/oxidation processes. 8 refs., 14 figs., 3 tabs.
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-84OR21400
OSTI ID:
5976513
Report Number(s):
ORNL/TM-11176; ON: DE89013766
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English