High-Temperature Oxidation Behavior of the As-Cast and Cold-Rolled Alumina-Forming Austenitic Steels at 800 °C
摘要
The high-temperature oxidation behavior and mechanisms of as-cast and cold-rolled (20%CR and 60%CR) alumina-forming austenitic (AFA) steels were investigated in dry air at 800 °C. The phase composition, morphology, microstructure, element distribution, and oxidation kinetics of the oxidized steels were systematically characterized. The results indicate that the mass gains of both as-cast and cold-rolled samples increase rapidly during the first 100 h of exposure. During prolonged oxidation, the mass gains of as-cast and 60%CR samples increase gradually, while the mass gain of 20%CR AFA steel fluctuates significantly. The oxide layer comprises an outer oxide layer rich in (Fe,Cr) oxides and an inner Al2O3-dominated layer. The reduced oxidation resistance of the 20%CR sample is attributed to lower dislocation density, which cannot provide sufficient nucleation sites for the B2-NiAl phase, resulting in a lack of a continuous supply of Al for the formation of a dense and continuous Al2O3 protective film. Conversely, the improved oxidation resistance of the 60%CR sample arises from the formation of δ-ferrite and precipitated B2-NiAl phases, facilitating the rapid development of a continuous Al2O3 film on the surface. Overall, both as-cast and cold-rolled AFA steels demonstrate excellent oxidation resistance at 800 °C.