Enhanced Corrosion Resistance of FeCoCrNiMn High-Entropy Alloy in Aqueous H2SO4 Solutions by N and Si Alloying
摘要
The corrosion behaviors of FeCoCrNiMn-(N,Si) and FeCoCrNiMn high-entropy alloys (HEAs) in 0.5 M H2SO4 aqueous solution were investigated. Electrochemical measurements showed that FeCoCrNiMn-(N, Si) has a more negative initial passivation potential and a lower initial passivation current density compared to FeCoCrNiMn, which was related to the denser passive film with lower carrier concentration that formed on the surface of the FeCoCrNiMn-(N,Si). Corrosion pits on FeCoCrNiMn-(N,Si) were also fewer and smaller. Thus, FeCoCrNiMn-(N,Si) showed superior corrosion resistance to FeCoCrNiMn, which can be ascribed to the enrichment of N and Si in the form of NH4+ and SiO2 on the surface of the passive film, as well as the presence of Cr2O3. The enhanced corrosion resistance in H2SO4 solution of FeCoCrNiMn by N and Si alloying is due to the formation of SiO2 with good corrosion resistance; the formation of NH3, which contributes to the consumption of H+ that is beneficial for the nucleation and growth of passive films; and the improved protection performance of passive film by Cr2O3 transformed from Cr2N.