| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1469889 | Corrosion Science | 2012 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
The corrosion behavior of 304L grade stainless steel (SS) in high-temperature steam and in a simulated Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) is studied. The goal was to characterize the nature of the oxide coating generated during 500 h exposure of samples in a 400 °C steam (200 bar) or a 340 °C simulated PWR. Accelerating the effect of the steam environment as well as the influence of surface preparation have been studied. Two initial sample surfaces were used: mechanical polishing and finishing grinding. Oxide coatings were investigated using TEM imaging coupled with EELS spectroscopy and R – SIMS (Secondary Ion Mass Spectroscopy).
► Influence of surface preparation. ► Oxide coatings studied by TEM and SIMS. ► Accelerating effect of steam.
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Authors
Sarata Cissé, Lydia Laffont, Benoit Tanguy, Marie-Christine Lafont, Eric Andrieu,