Abstract
AbstractEffect of alloying with rare earth elements RE (La, Pd + Nd, or so called “Mischmetall” containing Ce, Pr, Nd, La and traces of the other RE) on the ability to passivate and susceptibility to chloride breakdown of low alloys steels was investigated. Electron microprobe analysis revealed that the effect of RE depends upon the element and is connected with a modification of the composition and morphology of MnS inclusions present within the steels without RE addition. La seems to be most detrimental. The nonstability of La sulfide inclusions in air results in their spontaneous oxidation and growth into fantastic “flower‐like” forms which facilitates the formation of corrosion pits.
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