| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1470085 | Corrosion Science | 2010 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The microstructural characteristics of oxide scale formed on type 304 stainless steel in oxygenated high temperature water have been investigated. From outer to inner layer, the oxide scale consists of faceted spinel particles, irregularly shaped hematite particles and a compact layer of nano-sized spinels. Some outmost spinels formed on top of other particles are depleted in Cr, while the hematite particles tightly embedded into the inner layer contain more Cr in the inner than in the outer part. The inner nano-sized oxide grow inwards directly from the bottom of outer particles. The related oxidation mechanism is discussed.
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Authors
Wenjun Kuang, En-Hou Han, Xinqiang Wu, Jiancun Rao,