Abstract
A new concept of oxidation protection is proposed for Ni-base alloys with Al-amounts of 2–5 wt%. Following Wagner's theory of oxidation the formation of a dense protective alumina scale is possible if the Al-activity is sufficiently high. This condition can be fulfilled by using the halogen effect. Thermodynamical calculations reveal the existence of regions for a positive effect of F and Cl for the alloys IN738 and IN939. In the case of fluorine these results are transformed into F concentrations in a screening by using ion implantation. By the F-effect the oxidation mechanism at 1050 °C/air was changed from internal oxidation of Al to an external formation of an Al2O3 – scale. Optimal implantation parameters were defined. The formation and stability of the protective alumina scale was proved within 1000 h/1050 °C.
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