Restraining the Cr-Zr interdiffusion of Cr-coated Zr alloys in high temperature environment: A Cr/CrN/Cr coating approach

J Yang, L Shang, J Sun, S Bai, S Wang, J Liu, D Yun… - Corrosion …, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, a Cr-CrN-Cr coating was fabricated on Zr alloys to restrain the Cr-Zr
interdiffusion of Cr-coated Zr alloys. The early stage diffusion, decomposition, and oxidation …

Enhancing the oxidation behaviors of Zr alloys for nuclear fuel cladding using nanolamellar Cr/CrN coating

C Meng, J Ma, H Wang, W Liu, Y Hu, B Zhang, M Tu… - Corrosion …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Cr, CrN, and nanolamellar Cr/CrN coatings were deposited on Zr-4 substrate by
multi-arc ion plating in Ar, N 2, and Ar+ N 2, respectively. The oxidation behaviors of these …

Efficient water boiling evaporation via a laser-architected superhydrophilic, underwater superaerophobic, and high infrared emissivity interface

K Yin, L Wang, Q Deng, Q Huang, G Li… - Chemical Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
Water boiling evaporation is crucial for diverse applications ranging from thermal
management to power generation. However, current strategies for water boiling evaporation …

Improved oxidation resistance of Cr/FeCrAl coating on Zr alloy in high-temperature steam environment

X Yang, B Luan, L Chen, J Wu, P Zhu, H Zhou… - Surface and Coatings …, 2023 - Elsevier
A new bi-layer Cr/FeCrAl coating was successfully fabricated on the Zr-4 plates through
multi-arc ion plating in order to take advantage of the two materials of FeCrAl and Cr. The …

Mechanisms of Al2O3 and Cr2O3 formation during FeCrAl alloy Oxidation: A First-Principles study

J Wang, K Yan, W Huang, Z Lu - Applied Surface Science, 2024 - Elsevier
FeCrAl alloys are the best candidates for nuclear fuel cladding materials due to their
excellent corrosion resistance and high-temperature oxidation resistance. However, the …

Initial oxidation mechanism of FeCrAl thin films with Nb and Si additions

S Li, Y Yuan, R Zhou, K Xu, M Lou, L Wang, X Hu… - Thin Solid Films, 2023 - Elsevier
FeCrAl thin films are considered optimal candidates for protecting surfaces in harsh
environments, with potential for improvement in their anti-oxidation properties by …

Effect of Nb addition on the steam oxidation behavior and kinetic of FeCrAl alloys

J Tuo, X Huang, G Chen, H Wang, X An, F Wang… - Materials …, 2024 - Elsevier
The effects of Nb on the steam oxidation kinetic behavior of FeCrAl alloy were studied. Nb
addition significantly decreased the weight gain at 1200° C. Nb addition also promoted the …

High-temperature steam oxidation behavior of an FeCrAl alloy with controlled addition of Mo

W Qi, K Yang, P Wang, S Du, C Bai, X Wang… - Journal of Materials …, 2022 - Springer
The high-temperature steam oxidation behavior of Fe-13Cr-6Al-xMo (x= 1, 2, 3 or 4) is
assessed from 1000 to 1300° C. The oxidation film is dominated by α-Al2O3 with a …

Role of Cr Element in Highly Dense Passivation of Fe-Based Amorphous Alloy

Z Song, Z Wang, Q Chen, Z Qi, KB Kim, W Wang - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
The effect of the Cr element on the corrosion behavior of as-spun Fe72− x Cr x B19. 2Si4.
8Nb4 ribbons with x= 0, 7.2, 21.6, and 36 in 3.5% NaCl solution were investigated in this …

Exploring the Influence of Nanocrystalline Structure and Aluminum Content on High-Temperature Oxidation Behavior of Fe-Cr-Al Alloys

R Kumar, RK Singh Raman, SR Bakshi, VS Raja… - Materials, 2024 - mdpi.com
The present study examines the high-temperature (500–800° C) oxidation behavior of Fe-
10Cr-(3, 5) Al alloys and studies the effect of nanocrystalline structure and Al content on their …