A study on the formation of oxide scale on the stainless steels at high temperature

스테인레스강의 스케일 형성에 관한 연구

  • Son, I.R. (Dept. of Materials Engineering, Chungnam National Univ.) ;
  • Kim, G.M. (Dept. of Materials Engineering, Chungnam National Univ.)
  • 손일령 (충남대학교 공과대학 재료공학과) ;
  • 김길무 (충남대학교 공과대학 재료공학과)
  • Published : 1994.06.01

Abstract

Oxidation behavior of STS 304 and 430, produced by POSCO, Korea, was studied in order to study the surface defects formed during manufacturing processes. Oxidation experiments were carried out in a preheat-ed furnace at 850~$1, 250^{\circ}C$ in air and in a simulated coke oven gas(COG) atmosphere. The reaction products were examined by XRD, SEM and EDX on their surfaces and cross sections. Protective $Cr_2O_3$-primary oxide film was formed initially, but at critical point this film was broken and a duplex scale consisting of $Fe_2O_3$- and Fe$Cr_2O_4$- was formed. It was more severely attacked in a simulated COG atmosphere than in air, and STS 304 was superior to STS 430 in oxidation resistance.

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