The Influence of Building Direction on the Corrosion Behavior of Laser-Powder Bed-Fused Nickel Aluminum Bronze (NAB) Alloy
摘要
Nickel aluminum bronze (NAB) alloys are widely recognized for their promising corrosion characteristics, making them prime candidates for harsh environments. The use of laser-powder bed fusion (L-PBF) additive manufacturing process has been on the rise for the production of highly intricate NAB components. Nonetheless, the impact of building direction on the corrosion characteristics of L-PBF fabricated NABs remains unexplored. This study investigates the impact of building direction on the electrochemical corrosion characteristics of L-PBF UNS C63020 NAB in a 3.5 wt.% NaCl environment. The microstructural characteristics are scrutinized using optical microscopy (OM) and electron backscatter diffraction. Electrochemical performance assessment of NAB is conducted through various electrochemical techniques, including electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and cyclic potentiodynamic polarization (CPP) methods. This study aims to establish the correlation between microstructural homogeneity, specifically the fractions and distribution of phases/micro-constituents within NAB, and its corresponding electrochemical behavior. Through this investigation, we seek to elucidate the tendency of NAB alloy towards either isotropic or anisotropic corrosion response.