Physics-Based Diffusion–Reaction Oxidation Model for Coated Ni-Based Superalloys
摘要
This work develops a physics-based reaction–diffusion model for the oxidation of nickel-based superalloys that explicitly couples oxygen transport, aluminum consumption, and oxidation-induced swelling within a unified formulation. The model captures α-alumina scale growth, substrate aluminum depletion, and the effect of swelling-driven deformation on diffusion. Model predictions show good agreement with experimental data and highlight the role of aluminum-rich bond coats in limiting depletion by serving as aluminum reservoirs. The novelty of this work lies in a unified reaction–diffusion framework that simultaneously incorporates oxidation-induced swelling and aluminum depletion, enabling mechanistic predictions of long-term oxidation behavior. This formulation provides a foundation for future extensions to stress-coupled or three-dimensional analyses relevant to high-temperature component life assessment.