The oxidation of Fe3Al-(0, 2, 4, 6%)Cr alloys at 1000 °C

D. B. Lee, G. Y. Kim, J. G. Kim

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Abstract

Thermomechanically treated Fe3Al-(0, 2, 4, 6at.%) Cr alloys were isothermally oxidized at 1000 °C in air, and their oxidation characteristics were studied using thermogravimetric analyzer, X-ray diffractometer, scanning electron microscope, electron probe microanalyzer, and TEM/EDS. It was found that Cr decreased the oxidation resistance of Fe3Al alloys to a certain extent. The oxide scales that formed on the unalloyed Fe3Al alloys consisted primarily of α-Al2O3 containing a small percentage of dissolved iron ions. Less than 1% of dissolved chromium ions was additionally present in the oxide scale formed on the Fe3Al-Cr alloys. An Al-free, Fe-enriched zone was formed beneath the oxide scale, owing to Al consumption to form the oxide scale. The oxide scale on all alloys had poor adherence.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)109-114
Number of pages6
JournalMaterials Science and Engineering: A
Volume339
Issue number1-2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2 Jan 2003

Keywords

  • Chromium
  • Iron aluminides based on FeAl
  • Oxidation

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