Oxidation Behavior of T91 Steel in Water Vapor Atmosphere at 750°C

Abstract:

The oxidation behavior of T91 steel in Ar-10%H₂O atmosphere at 750°C was investigated. The morphology, microstructures and composition of oxide scales were examined by SEM/EDS and XRD. The results showed that the oxidation kinetics followed logarithmic law in the initial stage and parabolic law in the latter stage. At the early stage Cr-rich oxide film formed on the sample surface, which led to slow mass gain stage. In the latter oxidation stage, Fe ions diffused outward, resulting in fast oxidation stage. The oxidation scales consisted of two layers, an porous Fe₂O₃ outer layer and an denser Cr-rich inner layer. Some cracks were formed between the inner and outer layers. The oxidation mechanism of T91 in water-vapor atmosphere at high temperature was discussed in brief.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 941-944)
• Pages: 193-197
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.941-944.193
• Online since: June 2014
• Authors: Guang Ming Liu, Cai Fu Wang, Gang Liu, Zhi Lei Liu, Ji Hong Tian
• Keywords: High Temperature Oxidation, T91 Steel, Water Vapor

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