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Title: Hydrogen desulfurization of nickel: Thermodynamics and kinetics. Final report, 1 January-27 October 1993

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6956549

The presence of minute amounts of sulfur (10ppm) in nickel-base superalloys has been associated with reduced oxidation resistance and the premature spallation of protective coatings. Removal of sulfur by annealing these alloys in a hydrogen atmosphere has been successfully attempted by several researchers. This paper examines the fundamental thermodynamics and kinetics governing hydrogen desulfurization of elemental nickel. Limiting conditions for successful desulfurization are delineated. Assuming that the diffusion of sulfur is the rate limiting process of desulfurization, the effectiveness as well as time associated with hydrogen desulfurization is explored.

Research Organization:
Naval Air Warfare Center, Warminster, PA (United States). Aircraft Div.
OSTI ID:
6956549
Report Number(s):
AD-A-282581/8/XAB; NAWCADWAR-93074-60
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English