Abstract
The microstructure and microchemistry of the oxide scale formed on a Ni-Co-based superalloy after oxidation at 900 °C in air for 100 h were investigated by multiscale characterization techniques. Results show that a continuous surface oxide scale forms, together with internal oxides preferentially along the grain boundaries. TEM and TKD analysis reveals that the grain boundary oxides are mainly composed of equiaxed nano-sized Al2Ti7O15. A large number of plane defects are observed in Al2Ti7O15, which could work as fast-diffusion paths for the inward diffusion of oxygen, contributing to the preferential grain boundary oxidation.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 110203 |
Journal | Corrosion Science |
Volume | 199 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 May 2022 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Ni-Co-base superalloy
- On-axis TKD
- Oxidation
- Plane defects
- Transmission electron microscopy