Crystallization and Corrosion Resistance of (Fe0.78Si0.09B0.13)100-xNix (x=0, 2 and 5) Glassy Alloys

The crystallization of the (Fe0.78Si0.09B0.13)100-xNix glassy alloys (x=0, 2 and 5) has been investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and differential scanning calorimeter (DSC). Corrosion resistance analyses have been carried out using electrochemical measurements and corrosion products have been analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The experimental results show that the addition of Ni can promote the nucleation of α-Fe, retard the decomposition of the metastable borides, and alter the crystallization mode of the present Fe-based glassy alloys. The lattice constant (αFe0) of α-Fe in the annealed samples shows a decreasing trend with increasing annealing time. The Ni addition can improve the corrosion resistance of the as-quenched Fe-based glassy alloys in H2SO4, NaCl and NaOH solutions. The results indicate that Ni can promote the diffusion of Si atoms during quenching and annealing processes.