Abstract
The as-rolled K41X (AISI 441) ferritic stainless steel presents unusual behaviour when exposed in H2–H2O atmosphere at 800 °C, with growth of non-protective iron oxides at its surface. The impact of pre-oxidation in air is investigated in this paper. The pre-oxidation induces the formation of a thin chromia layer at the steel surface. The results obtained after subsequent oxidation for 100 h in H2–H2O atmosphere evidence a change in the surface reactivity behaviour of the as-rolled alloy: iron oxides formation is avoided and high temperature behaviour (reactivity and conductivity) is improved. Air pre-oxidation seems a promising solution for large scale use of K41X as-rolled steel in H2–H2O atmosphere at high temperature.
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