Abstract

AbstractThe aim of this study is to show the influence of the gaseous environment on the ferritic Fe‐Cr‐Si model alloy oxidation during 70 hrs, at 900 and 950°C. Two different atmospheres have been used, air or nitrogen containing 5 vol% hydrogen (N2–5%H2).After air oxidation, a nonadherent chromia scale formed. In the N2–5%H2 gaseous environment, it clearly appears that silicon segregation near the internal scale‐metal interface is favoured. In this low oxygen‐containing gas, adherent chromia, and silica scales have been formed. Silica subscale associated to an adherent chromia scale obtained in low‐oxygen conditions are a good protection barrier against carburisation.

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