High-Temperature Corrosion Performance of FeAl-Based Alloys Containing Carbon in Molten Salt

Abstract

Corrosion behavior of FeAl-based alloys containing carbon produced through arc melting in argon atmosphere has been studied at 500 oC to 700 oC. The samples were tested in the aggressive environment of molten salts (80% V2O5/20% Na2SO4). The corrosion behavior was observed by weight change method and the layer products formed were examined by using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). The different phase components were observed in the surface layer after the test in Fe-22Al alloy. A protective Al2O3 layer was confirmed for Fe-22Al alloy containing carbon only. However, an additional TiO layer was also observed in Fe-22Al alloy containing carbon with Ti addition. The microstructural and XRD examinations revealed that this additional TiO layer protects better against penetration of corrosive media. The corrosion resistance behavior of FeAl-based alloys was addressed on the basis of microstructural evidence.

Faculty
Suresh Chand
Email
sureshchand@pec.edu.in
Collaborations IIT Roorkee, Panjab University Chandigarh, GLA University Mathura , Lovely Professional University Kapurthala
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https://doi.org/10.3390/met11122040