Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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7895922 | Corrosion Science | 2014 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
The passive behavior of a bulk nanostructured 316L austenitic stainless steel consisting of nanometer-sized grains (NG) and nano-twin bundles (NT) are investigated. The electrochemical results indicate that the spontaneous passivation ability and growth rate of passive film are improved. The X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) shows that a Cr0-enriched layer forms at the passive film/metal interface. More nucleation sites afforded by the nanostructures and the enhanced diffusion rate of charged species across the passive film are believed to be responsible for the improved passive ability. The PDM model is introduced to elaborate the microscopic process of passivation.
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Authors
Tianshu Li, Li Liu, Bin Zhang, Ying Li, Fengkai Yan, Nairong Tao, Fuhui Wang,