Abstract
This study explores the transformative potential of boriding to enhance the tribocorrosion resistance of mooring chain steel for offshore environments. The boride layers formed at various temperatures (800 °C, 900 °C, and 1000 °C) for 1 h, revealing high hardness (17–21 GPa). X-ray diffraction confirmed dual-phase FeB and Fe2B borides, contributing to superior mechanical properties. Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy showed clear phase boundaries. Potentiodynamic data demonstrated improved corrosion and tribocorrosion resistance, particularly at higher boriding temperatures. Mechanical effects played a pivotal role in tribocorrosion behaviour, emphasizing the need to optimize boriding process temperatures. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy highlights the 900 °C-1 h sample as offering excellent corrosion resistance. This study underscores boriding's potential to enhance the tribocorrosion resistance of offshore mooring chain steel.
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