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Corrosion data for uncooled alloys in the bed of an atmospheric fluidized-bed boiler

Journal Article · · Mater. Compon. Fossil Energy Appl.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6266833
The major conclusions drawn from the results of this particular corrosion test were that: above the coal feed ports, Alloys 304, 310, and 800 were the most resistant. However, Alloys 800 and 310 were subject to catastrophic attack at points of contact with Alloy 600. All three alloys formed subscale sulfides; in oxidizing zones away from the coal feed ports, only Inconel 671 suffered especially rapid attack. The lower chromium (16 to 19%) alloy specimens - C276, 347, 304, 18SR, and 430 - suffered some internal sulfidation, and both the 304 and 310 rods beneath the specimen probe suffered rapid penetration; on the basis of this test alone, alloys containing more than 40% nickel should not be considered for use within the bed of FBC units. Alloys containing 20 to 40% nickel should be evaluated very carefully, giving consideration to possible occurrence of rapid attack under low oxygen conditions and in crevice areas; austenitic stainless steels appear to be promising candidates for uncooled, in-bed applications. Extended testing (2,000 to 10,000 hour) of these alloys is needed.
OSTI ID:
6266833
Journal Information:
Mater. Compon. Fossil Energy Appl.; (United States), Journal Name: Mater. Compon. Fossil Energy Appl.; (United States) Vol. 23; ISSN MCFAD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English