Research on the high-temperature oxidation properties of high-Mn and low-Ni austenitic stainless steel containing an aluminizing layer

High manganese (Mn) austenitic stainless steel substitutes expensive nickel (Ni) with more affordable Mn, thereby reducing production costs. However, its resistance to high-temperature oxidation is significantly compromised due to the formation of unstable Mn-rich oxides. To address this issue, this...

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Main Authors: Yongjie Deng, Feipeng Qin, Yanjun Zhao, Jinyu Yu, Xiangxin Wei, Feng Wei
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Published: Elsevier 2024-11-01
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Feipeng Qin
Yanjun Zhao
Jinyu Yu
Xiangxin Wei
Feng Wei
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description High manganese (Mn) austenitic stainless steel substitutes expensive nickel (Ni) with more affordable Mn, thereby reducing production costs. However, its resistance to high-temperature oxidation is significantly compromised due to the formation of unstable Mn-rich oxides. To address this issue, this study investigates the application of an aluminizing layer on Fe–14Cr–10Mn-1.57Ni austenitic stainless steel to enhance its high-temperature oxidation resistance. The aluminized steel demonstrated a remarkable reduction in oxidation rate, with the surface oxidation rate constant being three orders of magnitude lower than that of the unaluminized stainless steel after exposure to 750 °C for 500 h. This improvement is attributed to the formation of a dense Al₂O₃ protective layer, which significantly enhances oxidation resistance. Furthermore, the study reveals a gradient in oxidation resistance between the aluminized surface and the core material, a phenomenon not previously reported in high-Mn, low-Ni steels. The primary oxidation mechanism is driven by the dense Al₂O₃ layer, which acts as a barrier, preventing the diffusion of oxygen to the steel substrate. These findings provide a cost-effective solution for enhancing the high-temperature durability of stainless steels, with potential applications in industries requiring materials with improved oxidation resistance, such as power plants and high-temperature furnaces.
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spelling doaj-art-76e8f3d518014d65b740326274f6ddf72025-08-20T02:35:32ZengElsevierJournal of Materials Research and Technology2238-78542024-11-01338746875710.1016/j.jmrt.2024.11.205Research on the high-temperature oxidation properties of high-Mn and low-Ni austenitic stainless steel containing an aluminizing layerYongjie Deng0Feipeng Qin1Yanjun Zhao2Jinyu Yu3Xiangxin Wei4Feng Wei5College of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, ChinaGuangxi Tianheng Automotive Parts Manufacturing Co., Ltd, NO.6 Liangxin road, Nanning, 530000, Guangxi, ChinaCollege of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China; Guangxi Key Laboratory of Processing for Non-ferrous Metal and Featured Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China; Key Laboratory of High Performance Structural Materials and Thermo-surface Processing (Guangxi University), Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, 530004, China; Corresponding author. College of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China.College of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, ChinaCollege of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, ChinaCollege of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, ChinaHigh manganese (Mn) austenitic stainless steel substitutes expensive nickel (Ni) with more affordable Mn, thereby reducing production costs. However, its resistance to high-temperature oxidation is significantly compromised due to the formation of unstable Mn-rich oxides. To address this issue, this study investigates the application of an aluminizing layer on Fe–14Cr–10Mn-1.57Ni austenitic stainless steel to enhance its high-temperature oxidation resistance. The aluminized steel demonstrated a remarkable reduction in oxidation rate, with the surface oxidation rate constant being three orders of magnitude lower than that of the unaluminized stainless steel after exposure to 750 °C for 500 h. This improvement is attributed to the formation of a dense Al₂O₃ protective layer, which significantly enhances oxidation resistance. Furthermore, the study reveals a gradient in oxidation resistance between the aluminized surface and the core material, a phenomenon not previously reported in high-Mn, low-Ni steels. The primary oxidation mechanism is driven by the dense Al₂O₃ layer, which acts as a barrier, preventing the diffusion of oxygen to the steel substrate. These findings provide a cost-effective solution for enhancing the high-temperature durability of stainless steels, with potential applications in industries requiring materials with improved oxidation resistance, such as power plants and high-temperature furnaces.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785424027339High-Mn and low-Ni austenitic stainless steelAluminizing layerHigh-temperature oxidationOxidation mechanism
spellingShingle Yongjie Deng
Feipeng Qin
Yanjun Zhao
Jinyu Yu
Xiangxin Wei
Feng Wei
Research on the high-temperature oxidation properties of high-Mn and low-Ni austenitic stainless steel containing an aluminizing layer
Journal of Materials Research and Technology
High-Mn and low-Ni austenitic stainless steel
Aluminizing layer
High-temperature oxidation
Oxidation mechanism
title Research on the high-temperature oxidation properties of high-Mn and low-Ni austenitic stainless steel containing an aluminizing layer
title_full Research on the high-temperature oxidation properties of high-Mn and low-Ni austenitic stainless steel containing an aluminizing layer
title_fullStr Research on the high-temperature oxidation properties of high-Mn and low-Ni austenitic stainless steel containing an aluminizing layer
title_full_unstemmed Research on the high-temperature oxidation properties of high-Mn and low-Ni austenitic stainless steel containing an aluminizing layer
title_short Research on the high-temperature oxidation properties of high-Mn and low-Ni austenitic stainless steel containing an aluminizing layer
title_sort research on the high temperature oxidation properties of high mn and low ni austenitic stainless steel containing an aluminizing layer
topic High-Mn and low-Ni austenitic stainless steel
Aluminizing layer
High-temperature oxidation
Oxidation mechanism
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785424027339
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