On the preferential grain boundary oxidation of a Ni-Co-based superalloy

Jiang Ju, Zhao Shen, Maodong Kang, Jianqiang Zhang, Jun Wang

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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 languageEnglish
Article number110203
JournalCorrosion Science
Volume199
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 May 2022
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Ni-Co-base superalloy
  • On-axis TKD
  • Oxidation
  • Plane defects
  • Transmission electron microscopy

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