Effect of Enamel Coating Thickness on the Hot Corrosion Resistance of Coated 316L Steel in NaCl + Water Vapor + Air
摘要
Enamel coatings with different thicknesses of 5 µm, 15 µm and 30 µm were deposited on 316L stainless steel. The coated steels were exposed to 600, 700, and 805 ℃ in an environment of NaCl + water vapor + air. The effect of coating thickness on the hot corrosion behavior was investigated. Results demonstrated that the corrosion resistance of the enamel coating declines with reducing thickness. The 5 µm thick coating exhibits minor cracks at 600 ℃ and peels off at higher temperatures. Small amounts of spalling pits emerge on the surface of the 15 µm thick coating at 805 ℃. The 30 µm thick coating effectively protects the steel substrate at the three temperatures studied.