HOT CORROSION MECHANISM STUDIES
Abstract
The occurrence and nature of 'hot corrosion' was investigated. The elements nickel and cobalt, their binary alloys with chromium, and simple ternary alloys composed of third elements added to chromium-nickel and chromium- cobalt, were studied. Reaction kinetics of sulfate-induced oxidation were studied by thermal balance techniques. Hot corrosion severity at 1675, 1750, and 1900F was determined for the prepared samples in burner rig tests that simulate actual engine environments. The nature of the corrosive attack was studied morphologically, largely by metallographic examinations. Hot corrosion enhanced oxidation has been shown to follow sulfidation attack after sulfate reduction by the basis metal. The effects of sulfate concentrations, oxygen pressures, surface oxide film thicknesses, and temperatures were determined for elemental nickel, cobalt, and some of their alloys with chromium.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 15, 1966
- Accession Number
- AD0629598
Entities
Organizations
- General Electric