Isothermal section of ternary Sn-Zn-Ni phase equilibria at 250℃

Ternary Sn-Zn-Ni alloys were prepared and equilibrated at 250℃for 4-15 weeks.The phases formed in these equilibrated alloys were determined experimentally.The isothermal section of Sn-Zn-Ni system was constructed,based on the phase diagrams of the three constituent binary systems and the ternary phase equilibria data,determined in this study and referenced in literatures.12 single-phase regions were identified in the Sn-Zn-Ni ternary system at 250℃,including the three ternary compounds,δ,τ_1 andτ_2.There...     

Characterization and corrosion studies of ternary Zn–Ni–Sn alloys

Nine distinct zinc-nickel-tin films with different compositions have been galvanostatically electrodeposited. The films have been characterized by scanning electron microscopy(SEM) and energy dispersive spectrometry(EDS). Their corrosion potentials and densities have been estimated using Tafel extrapolation. Next, the electrochemical behaviors of the films(deposited through the electrolytes containing 0, 6, 8, and10 g/L SnCl_2?6H_2O) have been examined based on cyclic voltammetry(CV) measurements. Further, these films have been immersed in 3.5 wt%Na Cl solution for 1 h, 1 d, 7 d, 14 d, 28 d, and 42 d followed by application of Tafel extrapolation and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS) tests on each aged sample. Finally, to analyze the morphologies and the compositions of the oxide films covering the surfaces of the 42-d aged films, FT-IR and SEM analyses have been performed. The results indicated that the Zn–Ni–Sn film produced through the bath including 6g/L SnCl_2?6H_2 O exhibits superior corrosion resistance because of the high Ni content in the presence of Sn that promotes the barrier protection capability of the deposit.     

Isothermal reduction kinetics and mineral phase of chromium-bearing vanadium-titanium sinter reduced with CO gas at 873-1273 K

Reduction of chromium-bearing vanadium-titanium sinter (CVTS) was studied under simulated conditions of a blast furnace, and thermodynamics and kinetics were theoretically analyzed. Reduction kinetics of CVTS at different temperatures was evaluated using a shrinking unreacted core model. The microstructure, mineral phase, and variation of the sinter during reduction were observed by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and metallographic microscopy. Results indicate that porosity of CVTS increased with temperature. Meanwhile, the reduction degree of the sinter improved with the reduction rate. Reduction of the sinter was controlled by a chemical reaction at the initial stage and inner diffusion at the final stage. Activation energies measured 29.22-99.69 kJ/mol. Phase transformations in CVTS reduction are as follows:Fe₂O₃→Fe₃O₄→FeO→Fe; Fe₂TiO₅→Fe₂TiO₄→FeTiO₃; FeO·V₂O₃→V₂O₃; FeO·Cr₂O₃→Cr₂O₃.     

Effect of niobium alloying level on the oxidation behavior of titanium aluminides at 850°C

This work addresses the alloying of titanium aluminides used in aircraft engine applications and automobiles. The oxidation resistance behavior of two titanium aluminides of α₂ + γ(Ti₃Al + TiAl) and orthorhombic Ti₂NbAl, recognized as candidates for high-temperature applications, was investigated by exposure of the alloys for 100 h in air. Thus, oxidation resistance was expressed as the mass gain rate, whereas surface aspects were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy in conjunction with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and the type of oxidation products was analyzed by X-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy. The orthorhombic Ti₂NbAl alloy was embrittled, and pores and microcracks were formed as a result of oxygen diffusion through the external oxide layer formed during thermal oxidation for 100 h.     

Corrosion behavior of ferritic ODS steel prepared by adding YH_2 nanoparticles in supercritical water at 600 °C

The corrosion behavior of the ferritic oxide dispersion strengthened(ODS)steel(14Cr-3Al-2W-0.1Ti)prepared by adding YH_2nanoparticles(NPs)was investigated in supercritical water(SCW)at 600°C for 1500 h.The mass gain of the ODS steel(215.5 mg/dm~2)was lower than that of SUS430 steel(357.2 mg/dm~2).A dual oxide layer generated on the surface of ODS steel after corrosion in SCW.The outer layer was composed of Fe_2O_3and Fe_3O_4,while the inner layer composed of the spinel-type FeCr_2O_4together with Al_2O_3.The generation of Y_2Ti_2O_7NPs in the ODS steel by adding YH_2NPs prohibits the formation of Y-Al-O particles and leaves more Al available to form a continuous protective oxide scale to improve the corrosion resistance.Moreover,the Y_2Ti_2O_7NPs act as efficient barriers to suppress the outward diffusion of metal atoms.This novel ODS steel shows potential applications in supercritical water.     

Hot-corrosion behavior of Cr_2O_3–CNT-coated ASTM-SA213-T22 steel in a molten salt environment at 700°C

The present work investigates the hot-corrosion behavior of carbon nanotube(CNT)-reinforced chromium oxide coatings on boiler steel in a molten salt(Na_2SO_4–60 wt%V_2O_5) environment at 700°C under cyclic conditions. The coatings were deposited via the high-velocity oxygen fuel process. The uncoated and coated steel samples were subjected to hot corrosion in a silicon tube furnace at 700°C for 50 cycles. The kinetics of the corrosion behavior was analyzed through mass-gain measurements after each cycle. The corrosion products were analyzed by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and energy-dispersive X-ray analysis techniques. The results revealed that uncoated steel suffered spallation of scale because of the formation of nonprotective Fe_2O_3 scale. The coated steel samples exhibited lower mass gains with better adhesiveness of oxide scale with the steel alloy until the end of exposure. The CNT-reinforced coatings were concluded to provide better corrosion resistance in the hot-corrosion environment because of the uniform dispersion of CNTs in the coating matrix and the formation of protective chromium oxides in the scale.     

In situ reaction mechanism of MgAlON in Al–Al_2O_3–MgO composites at 1700°C under flowing N_2

The Al–Al_2O_3–MgO composites with added aluminum contents of approximately 0wt%, 5wt%, and 10wt%, named as M_1, M_2, and M_3, respectively, were prepared at 1700°C for 5 h under a flowing N_2 atmosphere using the reaction sintering method. After sintering, the Al–Al_2O_3–MgO composites were characterized and analyzed by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. The results show that specimen M_1 was composed of MgO and MgAl_2O_4. Compared with specimen M_1, specimens M_2 and M_3 possessed MgAlON, and its production increased with increasing aluminum addition. Under an N_2 atmosphere, MgO, Al_2O_3, and Al in the matrix of specimens M_2 and M_3 reacted to form MgAlON and AlN-polytypoids, which combined the particles and the matrix together and imparted the Al–Al_2O_3–MgO composites with a dense structure. The mechanism of MgAlON synthesis is described as follows. Under an N_2 atmosphere, the partial pressure of oxygen is quite low; thus, when the Al–Al_2O_3–MgO composites were soaked at 580°C for an extended period, aluminum metal was transformed into AlN. With increasing temperature, Al_2O_3 diffused into AlN crystal lattices and formed AlN-polytypoids; however, MgO reacted with Al_2O_3 to form MgAl_2O_4. When the temperature was greater than(1640 ± 10)°C, AlN diffused into Al_2O_3 and formed spinel-structured AlON. In situ MgAlON was acquired through a solid-solution reaction between AlON and Mg Al_2O_4 at high temperatures because of their similar spinel structures.