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Structural alloy with a protective coating containing silicon or silicon-oxide

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OSTI ID:6659482

An iron-based alloy is described containing chromium and optionally, nickel. The alloy has a surface barrier of silicon or silicon plus oxygen which converts at high temperature to a protective silicon compound. The alloy can be used in oxygen-sulfur mixed gases at temperatures up to about 1100 C. 8 figures.

DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
Patent Number(s):
A; US 5376458
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-983188
OSTI ID:
6659482
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English