Abstract
The effect of Zr-implantation (energy: 40 keV, dose: 1 × 10 17 ions/cm 2) on the oxidation of AISI 321 austenitic stainless steel (Fe/Cr18/Ni8/Ti) has been studied at temperatures of 450, 550 and 650°C, in air. The duration of the oxidation was varied between one and six days. The oxygen distribution on the oxidized samples has been determined using the 16O(d, p) 17O nuclear reaction whereas the zirconium depth profile by means of Rutherford backscattering spectroscopy (RBS) using α-particles as projectiles. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) was used as support to these measurements. The morphology and the surface microstructure of the specimens were investigated by scanning electron and scanning transmission electron microscopy (SEM and STEM). The evaluation of the data has indicated that the implantation of Zr-ions leads to a chromium depletion in the near-surface layers and enhances the oxidation of the implanted samples compared to the initial material. Electrochemical experiments of the Zr-implanted steel performed in 1N sulphuric acid solution (H 2SO 4 1N) showed an increase of the corrosion resistance.
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