Construction of Pourbaix Diagrams for Alloy Systems with Special Application to the Binary Fe-Cr System

Abstract

Using potentiokinetic techniques with the electrochemical hysteresis method, experimental Pourbaix Diagrams were constructed for a series of six binary Fe-Cr alloys ranging in chromium content from 0.5% to 24.9%. Thirty-six solution variables were employed which included pHs from 4.5 to 11 inclusive and chloride contents from nil to saturated at room temperature. In addition to establishing domains of non-corrosion, general corrosion and passivation, the loci of zero current potentials, pitting potentials and protection potentials were determined as a function of pH, chloride ion concentration and chromium content. Corrosion velocities were determined for each region of the experimental diagrams.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 10, 1970
Accession Number
AD0740394

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  • Ellis D. Verink Jr.

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  • University of Florida

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  • Aqueous Solutions
  • Binary Alloys
  • Chemical Analysis
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  • Chemistry
  • Chromium
  • Chromium Alloys
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  • Iron Alloys
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