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Alumina-Forming Austenitics: A New Class of Heat-Resistant Stainless Steels

Journal Article · · Stainless Steel World
OSTI ID:936792
A family of alumina (Al2O3)-forming austenitic (AFA) stainless steels is under development. These alloys offer the potential for significantly higher operating temperature and environmental durability than conventional chromia (Cr2O3)-forming stainless steels, without sacrificing other critical characteristics such as cost, creep resistance, and weldability. An overview of the alloy development approach and details of the oxidation and creep resistance properties achieved to date are presented.
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL); Shared Research Equipment Collaborative Research Center
Sponsoring Organization:
FE USDOE - Office of Fossil Energy (FE); SC USDOE - Office of Science (SC)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-00OR22725
OSTI ID:
936792
Journal Information:
Stainless Steel World, Journal Name: Stainless Steel World
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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