• 한국압력기기공학회 논문집
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.49-55
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• 2024

Stainless 630 (or 17-4PH) is a precipitation-hardening martensitic stainless steel that has excellent mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. These characteristics make the STS630 to be used as a consisting material for various components such as spider, pin, spring, and spring retainer, of the control rod drive mechanism (CRDM) in pressurized water reactors (PWRs). In general, it is well known that the oxide layer of stainless steel consists of a duplex layer, a compact inner layer of FeCr₂O₄ spinel, and a coarse-grained outer layer of Fe₃O₄ spinel in PWR primary coolant condition. However, the characteristics of the oxide layer can be sensitively influenced by various water chemistry conditions such as temperature, dissolved oxygen, dissolved hydrogen, pH, pH adjuster type, and exposure time. In this work, we investigate the corrosion properties of the STS630 as a function of coolant temperature in an NH3 alkaline solution for its boron-free application in a small modular reactor, to confirm the feasibility for usage as a boron-free SMR structural material. As a result, oxide layer of corroded STS630 is consist of double-layer oxides consisting of a Cr-rich dense inner oxide and a Fe-rich polyhedral outer particles like as that in commercial PWR primary coolant. The corrosion rate of STS630 increases with increase in test time and temperature and the corrosion rate-time model equation was developed based on experimental data. Overall, it is expected that the results in this study provides useful data for the corrosion behavior of STS630 in alkaline environments, contributing to the development of selecting suitable materials for SMRs.

• 한국인터넷방송통신학회논문지
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.55-60
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• 2009

본 논문은 철강 제품의 제조 공정 중에 철강 표면에 불규칙하고 불균일하게 형성되는 스케일의 특성 분석에 관한 것이다. 고온에서 제작되는 철강 제품은 공기 중의 산소와 접촉하여 단 시간에 철산화물을 형성하게 된다. 이러한 철산화물을 스케일이라고 한다. 스케일은 철강 제품의 산화막 역할을 하여 제품 표면을 보호하는 역할도 하지만 불균일하게 현성된 스케일은 오히려 철강 제품의 외관을 해치게 되며 추가 공정 시에 적잖은 문제 거리가 된다. 산세공정을 통해 산(acid)으로 스케일을 제거하는 공정이 있지만 이 공정 또한 스케일의 특성 파악이 전제가 된지 않은 상태로 시행되고 있는 실정이다. 따라서 본 논문에서는 보다 효과적이고 효율적인 공정을 위하여 스케일의 특성 파악에 대한 내용을 소개하며, 이에 전파가 이용된다. 전파를 이용하여 스케일의 분포, 접합 특성, 철강 코일의 스케일 분포 등을 연구할 수 있는 실험 장비를 소개한다. 또한 이론적 분석과 간단다한 시뮬레이션으로 통하여 이의 타당성을 입증한다.

• Tribology and Lubricants
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.260-266
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• 2002

In this study, the effects of oxide layer farmed on the wear tracks of TiN coated silicon wafer on friction and wear characteristics were investigated. Silicon wafer was used for the substrate of coated disk specimens, which were prepared by depositing TiN coating with 1 ${\mu}{\textrm}{m}$ in coating thickness. AISI 52100 steel ball was used fur the counterpart. The tests were performed both in air for forming oxide layer on the wear track and in nitrogen to avoid oxidation. This paper reports characterization of the oxide layer effects on friction and wear characteristics using X-ray diffraction(XRD), Auger electron spectroscopy(AES), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and multi-mode atomic force microscope(AFM).

• 한국윤활학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국윤활학회 2002년도 proceedings of the second asia international conference on tribology
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• pp.167-168
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• 2002

In this study, the effects of oxide layer formed on the wear tracks of TiN coated silicon wafer on friction characteristics were investigated. Silicon wafer was used for the substrate of coated disk specimens, which were prepared by depositing TiN coating with $1\;{\mu}m$ in coating thickness. AISI 52100 steel balls were used for the counterpart. The tests were performed both in air for forming oxide layer on the wear track and in nitrogen to avoid oxidation. This paper reports characterization of the oxide layer effects on friction characteristics using X-ray diffraction (XRD). scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and friction force microscope (FFM).

• 한국진공학회지
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.59-65
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• 1998

13.56MHz를 사용하는 r.f.PACVD(Plasma assisted chemical vapor deposition)방법 으로 다층 다이아몬드상 카본(DLC)필름을 Si wafer기판 위에 합성하였다. 다층 DLC필름은 2.5$\mu$m두께의 순수한 DLC필름과 0.2$\mu$m두께의 Si이 함유된 Si-DLC필름으로 구성되었으 며, ball on disk type의 tribometer를 이용하여 대기 중에서 다층 DLC필름의 마모거동을 고 찰하였다. 표면층으로 합성된 Si-DLC필름내의 Si함량이 증가함에 따라 다층 DLC필름과 AISI52100 steel ball 사이에 0.1 이하의 낮은 마찰계수를 유지하는 기간이 증가하였다. 44,000cycle과 158,400cycle의 마모실험 후 측정된 다층 DLC필름의 마모율은 각각 $2.5\times10^{-8}\sim1.8\times10^{-7}\textrm{mm}^3$/rev.과 $7.1\times10^{-9}\sim1.8\times10^{-8}\textrm{mm}^3$/rev.로 나타났다. 158,400cycle의 마모실험 후 측정된 마모율은 내마모 특성이 우수한 DLC필름보다도 2배 정도 우수한 것으로 나타났 다. 마모시험에 의해 형성된 debris의 조성을 분석한 결과, 이런 낮은 마찰계수와 우수한 내 마모 특성은 steel ball의 wear 표면을 덮고 있는 Si oxide debris층의 형성에 따른 결과로 판단되었다. 또한, 이러한 steel ball의 wear scar표면에 형성된 debris층을 제거하여도, 새로 운 Si oxide debris층이 wear scar표면에 다시 생성되어 낮은 마찰계수를 유지하고 있었다.

• Corrosion Science and Technology
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.6-12
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• 2011

The selective surface oxidation of a transformation-induced-plasticity (TRIP) steel containing 1.6 wt.% Mn and 1.5 wt.% Si during annealing at $800^{\circ}C$ was investigated for its influence on the formation of an inhibition layer during hot-dip galvanizing. The selective oxidation of the alloying elements and the oxide morphology were significantly influenced by the annealing atmosphere. The pure $N_{2}$ atmosphere with a dew point $-40^{\circ}C$ promoted the selective oxidation of Mn as a crystalline $Mn_{2}SiO_{4}$ phase, whereas the $N_{2}$ + 10% $H_{2}$ atmosphere with the same dew point $-40^{\circ}C$ promoted the selective oxidation of Si as an amorphous Si-rich oxide phase. During hot-dip galvanizing, the $Mn_{2}SiO_{4}$ phase was reduced more readily by Al in the Zn bath than the Si-rich oxide phase. Consequently, the pure $N_{2}$ atmosphere resulted in a higher formation rate of $Fe_{2}Al_{5}$ particles at the Zn/steel interface and better galvanizability than the $N_{2}$ + 10% $H_{2}$ atmosphere.

• Corrosion Science and Technology
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.20-28
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• 2010

According to the bipolar model, ion selectivity of some species in the passive film is important factor to control the passivation. An increase of cation selectivity of outer layer of the passive film can stabilize the film and improves the corrosion resistance. Therefore, the formation and roles of ionic species in the passive film should be elucidated. In this work, two types of solution (hydrochloric or sulfuric acid) were used to test high N and Mo-bearing stainless steels. The objective of this work was to investigate the formation of oxyanions in the passive film and the roles of oxyanions in passivation of stainless steel. Nitrogen exists as atomic nitrogen, nitric oxide, nitro-oxyanions (${NO_x}^-$), and N-H species, not nitride in the passive film. Because of its high mobility, the enriched atomic nitrogen can act as a reservoir. The formation of N-H species buffers the film pH and facilitates the formation of oxyanions in the film. ${NO_x}^-$ species improve the cation selectivity of the film, increasing the oxide content and film density. ${NO_x}^-$ acts similar to a strong inhibitor both in the passive film and at active sites. This facilitates the formation of chromium oxide. Also, ${NO_x}^-$ can make more molybdate and nitric oxide by reacting with Mo. The role of Mo addition on the passivation characteristics of stainless steel may differ with the test environment. Mo exists as metallic molybdenum, molybdenum oxide, and molybdate and the latter facilitates the oxide formation. When nitrogen and molybdenum coexist in stainless steel, corrosion resistance in chloride solutions is drastically increased. This synergistic effect of N and Mo in a chloride solution is mainly due to the formation of nitro-oxyanions and molybdate ion. Oxyanions can be formed by a 'solid state reaction' in the passive film, resulting in the formation of more molybdate and nitric oxide. These oxyanions improve the cation selectivity of the outer layer and form more oxide and increase the amount of chromium oxide and the ratio of $Cr_2O_3/Cr(OH)_3$ and make the film stable and dense.

• Tribology and Lubricants
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.151-158
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• 2003

In metal cutting at the tool-chip interface, friction generates considerable amount of heat. Thus, the knowledge of wear properties of cutting tool material in high temperature has been as one of important factors in need of clarification. The authors presented the wear properties of 5%Co-5%V-1%Nb high speed steel, fabricated by powder metallurgy, in room temperature in previous articles. The objective of this paper is to clarify the effects of temperature on its wear properties. Wear tests in sliding conditions under various temperatures have been conducted using the pin-on-disc type wear test machine. The results indicate that the wear properties of 5%Co-5%V-1%Nb high speed steel in high temperature as well as in room temperature are excellent. It may be deduced that the oxide layer formed on worn surface at high temperature is stable enough to prevent wear due to the high temperature strength of its matrix.

• 한국표면공학회지
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.43-48
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• 1999

Oxidation behavior of 304 and 316 stainless steels was studied. After solution heat treatment, specimens were polished up to 1$mu \textrm{m}$ using $Al_2O_3$ powder and then subjected to oxidation between $300^{\circ}C$ and 50$0^{\circ}C$ in dry air. TEM and EDS were used for analyzing the components and structure of oxide film. TEM analysis of oxide film revealed that thin amorphous Fe oxide ($Fe_2O_3$) was formed on the top of surface while polycrystalline (Cr, $Fe_2O_3$ was formed below the amorphous Fe oxide layer. The specimens oxidized at $500^{\circ}C$ showed that 316 stainless steel had higher oxidation resistance than 304 stainless steel. These results suggest that Mo component of 316 stainless steel suppresses the formation of Cr carbide which may result in a local Cr depleted area.

• Journal of Welding and Joining
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.27-34
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• 1987

The characteristics of arc sprayed layer were studied with hardness test and microstructural observation. The erosion resistance of arc sprayed layer was also evaluated using a method of steel ball blasting test which was proposed in this study as a test method for measuring the erosion properties in the impact wear condition. By an impact of the molten droplets on the redeposited substrate, lamella structure was formed which contains laminated oxide layers, fissures, and porosities. As a result of mechanical tests, it was shown that the sprayed specimen showed higher hardness than the substrate, but it resulted in higher erosion rate than the substrate. The poor erosion property obtained with a sprayed coating was considered to be attributable to easy flaking off the the layers laminated with brittle oxide layers.