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Oxidation-sulfidation behavior of Fe-Cr-Ni alloys containing additions of Zr, Nb, OR Ti

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OSTI ID:6859124

Rapid degradation of Fe-Cr-Ni alloys may occur in mixed oxygen- and sulfur-containing environments at elevated temperatures unless a protective surface oxide scale can be formed and maintained. The present results indicate that alloy chemistry has a strong influence on the scaling behavior of a Fe-25% Cr-20% Ni-base alloy. The presence of Mn (which forms a stable sulfide at low sulfur potentials) or Ti (which permits high rates of oxide growth) may contribute to breakaway behavior, whereas the addition of either of two reactive elements, Zr or Nb, promotes protection by an oxide scale. Mechanisms to explain the effects of individual elemental additions to the base alloy are discussed. 8 figures.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab., IL (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
OSTI ID:
6859124
Report Number(s):
CONF-840664-1; ON: DE84005411
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English