Pub Date : 2026-04-01Epub Date: 2026-01-07DOI: 10.1016/j.corsci.2026.113607
Gareth Jones , Patrick Keil , Enrico Andreoli , Stephen Shearan , Geraint Williams
The corrosion protection and inhibitor delivery properties of the F4_MIL-140A(Ce) metal organic framework (Ce-MOF in short) in preventing corrosion-driven cathodic delamination when dispersed within polyvinylbutyral (PVB) coatings applied to hot-dip galvanized steel is investigated. The inhibition efficiency of F4_MIL-140A(Ce) is evaluated using time-lapse imaging and an in-situ scanning Kelvin probe (SKP) technique to quantify coating delamination rates. Delamination rates become progressively reduced upon addition of increasing quantities of F4_MIL-140A(Ce) to the PVB, which is attributed to the release of the organic linker into the underfilm electrolyte. The properties of F4_MIL-140A(Ce) as a means of storing and releasing potential inhibition species is investigated by adsorbing Benzotriazole, 8-hydroxyquinoline and 2-mercaptobenzothiazole on the surface of the Ce-MOF to produce a series of pigments which were subsequently dispersed within PVB. The incorporation of all inhibitors to F4_MIL-140A(Ce) significantly improves performance, with no delamination observed over a 24 h period when stored 2-mercaptobenzothiazole is present. Quantification of inhibitor release from the F4_MIL-140A(Ce) pigment is confirmed by UV–vis and SEM/EDX analysis.
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Pub Date : 2026-04-01Epub Date: 2026-01-06DOI: 10.1016/j.corsci.2026.113606
Naizhi Liu , Chengze Liu , Jinping Wu , Jianping Xu , Yi Liu , Zhonglin Shen , Lai-Chang Zhang , Yusheng Zhang
To mitigate stress corrosion cracking (SCC) and improve the breakdown resistance of Zr alloys in high-temperature nitric acid, we developed a series of Zr-Ti alloys with varying Ti contents. Their mechanical and electrochemical properties were evaluated by slow strain rate tensile (SSRT) tests in 6 M HNO3 at 95 °C under both open-circuit potential (OCP) and a constant potential of 1.5 V conditions. While pure Zr exhibited brittle fracture and significant oxide thickening (∼96 μm) with severe cracking at 1.5 V, Zr702L (Zr-6Ti) maintained superior strength and ductility, forming only a nanoscale, crack-free oxide film. We found that the addition of Ti facilitated the formation of a dense hybrid oxide film composed of nanocrystalline ZrO2/TiO2 and an amorphous phase. Compared with other works, this composite structure ensured the preservation of the alloy's mechanical integrity while concurrently inhibited crack initiation and blocked the invasion of corrosive species. Our results highlight the critical role of Ti in stabilizing the oxide film and enhancing the SCC resistance of Zr alloys under aggressive electrochemical conditions.
为了减轻Zr合金在高温硝酸中的应力腐蚀开裂(SCC),提高其抗击穿性能,我们研制了一系列不同Ti含量的Zr-Ti合金。在开路电位(OCP)和恒电位1.5 V条件下,在95°C 6 M HNO3中进行慢应变速率拉伸(SSRT)试验,评价了它们的力学和电化学性能。纯Zr表现为脆性断裂和明显的氧化增厚(~ 96 μm),在1.5 V时严重开裂,而Zr702L (Zr- 6ti)保持了优异的强度和延展性,仅形成纳米级无裂纹的氧化膜。我们发现,Ti的加入有利于形成由纳米晶ZrO2/TiO2和非晶相组成的致密杂化氧化膜。与其他作品相比,这种复合结构既保证了合金的力学完整性,又抑制了裂纹的萌生,阻断了腐蚀物质的侵入。我们的研究结果强调了Ti在稳定氧化膜和增强Zr合金在侵略性电化学条件下的抗SCC能力方面的关键作用。
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Pub Date : 2026-04-01Epub Date: 2026-01-06DOI: 10.1016/j.corsci.2026.113600
Jun Wu , Ke Zhao , Da Wang , Sirui Liu , Xianfeng Ma
Lead-bismuth eutectic (LBE) is a promising coolant for advanced nuclear systems, but its corrosion compatibility with structural steels remains a critical challenge. This work reports an unusual corrosion behavior of 15–15Ti austenitic stainless steel in oxygen-controlled (5 ×10−7 wt%) LBE at 550 ℃. Through a combined microscale and nanoscale characterization approach (SEM, EDS, EBSD, TEM), two distinct oxidation morphologies are identified. The first is a conventional triplex structure with an outer magnetite layer, an inner Fe-Cr spinel, and a Ni-rich internal oxidation zone (IOZ). The second is an unusual structure, characterized by an outer magnetite layer, an epitaxially-grown Mn-Cr spinel layer sandwiched between two nanoscale Cr2O3 layers, atop a ferritization zone. The Mn-Cr spinel forms via a solid-state transformation from an initial Fe-Cr spinel, driven by Mn diffusion, which densifies the oxide and significantly retards its growth. However, this Mn-Cr spinel layer is susceptible to LBE penetration, leading to complex LBE decomposition and Cr23C6 precipitation within the ferrite layer. The ferritization process is shown to initiate via solid-state diffusion, forming a continuous layer, and progresses via a dissolution-reprecipitation mechanism, resulting in a fragmented morphology. This study provides novel insights into the critical role of minor alloying elements, particularly Mn, in steering corrosion pathways, offering essential guidance for designing corrosion-resistant steels for LBE service.
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Pub Date : 2026-04-01Epub Date: 2026-01-10DOI: 10.1016/j.corsci.2026.113625
Yuanxing Ning , Peixun Yang , Ming Song , Yan Wang , Yuxing Li , Cuiwei Liu , Cailin Wang
This study systematically investigates the hydrogen embrittlement (HE) behavior of X65 pipeline steel base metal (BM) and weld metal (WM) in gaseous hydrogen environments. The hydrogen permeation characteristics, fatigue properties and fracture behaviour of both the BM and WM under various hydrogen partial pressure environments were considered intensively. Electron backscatter scanning diffraction (EBSD) was employed to characterize crystallographic features of the BM and WM. The results indicate that the BM exhibits no pronounced texture and contains a low proportion of high angle grain boundaries (HAGBs). The WM shows distinct texture and possesses relatively low dislocation density. Under in-situ gaseous hydrogen charging conditions, the hydrogen diffusivity for various regions of WM are about half an order of magnitude greater than that of the BM. With the increase of hydrogen partial pressure, the correlation between partial pressure and the fatigue crack growth rate (FCGR) weakens. At the hydrogen partial pressure of 1.26 MPa, the FCGRR of WM is approximately 1.4 times that of the BM, which is more susceptible to hydrogen effects. Macroscopic and microscopic analyzes of the specimen fracture surfaces were conducted using a 3D super depth of field microscope and a scanning electron microscope (SEM). Comparing with BM specimens, WM specimens accompany more abundant brittle fracture characteristics and exhibit lower fracture toughness. Under the identical hydrogen partial pressure, the embrittlement index (EI) of BM and WM are comparable, whereas the fracture toughness of WM was approximately 37.7 % and 14.6 % lower than those of BM respectively.
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Pub Date : 2026-04-01Epub Date: 2026-01-08DOI: 10.1016/j.corsci.2026.113608
Jinghua Tian , Linqian Wang , Bingqiang Wei , Min Zha , Xiangyang Yuan , Shenbao Jin , Fei Zhang , Zulai Li , Hui-Yuan Wang
Mg alloys prepared by wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) typically exhibit low corrosion resistance due to the presence of defects and microstructural inhomogeneities. In this study, laser was integrated into the WAAM process of a Mg-0.7Al-0.6Ce-0.5Mn-0.5Ca (wt%) alloy to tailor its microstructure. The influence of laser input power on alloy’s microstructural characteristics, including defect, grain size, texture and residual stress was systematically investigated. Furthermore, the resulting changes in corrosion behavior associated with these microstructural modifications were examined. The results reveal that applying a laser power of 200 W significantly reduced both defect size and grain size, which mitigated pitting corrosion and enhanced the protectiveness of the surface film. Consequently, a corrosion rate of 1.37 mm/y in 3.5 wt% NaCl solution was achieved, ∼28.6 % lower than that of the alloy prepared without laser assistance (1.92 mm/y). However, excessive laser power (e.g. 500 W) led to the formation of coarse grains with non-basal orientation and high residual stress, which preferentially corroded and initiated severe localized corrosion, increasing the corrosion rate to 2.61 mm/y. Overall, these findings demonstrate that incorporating laser heating with optimized input power is an effective strategy to enhance the corrosion resistance of WAAM-fabricated Mg alloys.
{"title":"Laser-assisted wire-arc additive manufacturing of Mg-Al-Ce-Mn-Ca alloy with enhanced corrosion resistance","authors":"Jinghua Tian , Linqian Wang , Bingqiang Wei , Min Zha , Xiangyang Yuan , Shenbao Jin , Fei Zhang , Zulai Li , Hui-Yuan Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.corsci.2026.113608","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.corsci.2026.113608","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Mg alloys prepared by wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) typically exhibit low corrosion resistance due to the presence of defects and microstructural inhomogeneities. In this study, laser was integrated into the WAAM process of a Mg-0.7Al-0.6Ce-0.5Mn-0.5Ca (wt%) alloy to tailor its microstructure. The influence of laser input power on alloy’s microstructural characteristics, including defect, grain size, texture and residual stress was systematically investigated. Furthermore, the resulting changes in corrosion behavior associated with these microstructural modifications were examined. The results reveal that applying a laser power of 200 W significantly reduced both defect size and grain size, which mitigated pitting corrosion and enhanced the protectiveness of the surface film. Consequently, a corrosion rate of 1.37 mm/y in 3.5 wt% NaCl solution was achieved, ∼28.6 % lower than that of the alloy prepared without laser assistance (1.92 mm/y). However, excessive laser power (e.g. 500 W) led to the formation of coarse grains with non-basal orientation and high residual stress, which preferentially corroded and initiated severe localized corrosion, increasing the corrosion rate to 2.61 mm/y. Overall, these findings demonstrate that incorporating laser heating with optimized input power is an effective strategy to enhance the corrosion resistance of WAAM-fabricated Mg alloys.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":290,"journal":{"name":"Corrosion Science","volume":"261 ","pages":"Article 113608"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145974754","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-04-01Epub Date: 2026-01-06DOI: 10.1016/j.corsci.2026.113603
Zhumin Li , Yuan Li , Jiansheng Li , Yusheng Li , Yuehong Zheng , Wei Jiang , Ao Meng , Qingzhong Mao , Yonghao Zhao
The development of advanced copper alloys with excellent oxidation resistance and high thermal stability is crucial for the application of key hot-end components. Herein, we systematically investigate the effects of the co-addition of Cr and Zr on the microstructure and oxidation behavior of coherent γ' phase-strengthened Cu-Ni-Al alloys. Through comprehensive microstructural characterization, thermodynamic calculations, and first-principles calculation, their microstructural evolution and oxidation resistance mechanisms were elucidated. The results indicate that the strong negative mixing enthalpies of Cr-Ni (ΔHNi-Cr = −7 kJ/mol) and Zr-Ni (ΔHNi-Zr = −49 kJ/mol) facilitate the complete solid solution of Cr and Zr in the γ and γ′ phases of the Cu49.66 alloy. With increasing Cu content, the volume fraction and size of the γ′ phase decreases, and excess Cr and Zr precipitate predominantly as BCC-Cr and Ni5Zr phases. When the Cu content is ≤ 86.66 at%, the alloys exhibit outstanding oxidation resistance, with mass gains of only 0.22–3.54 mg/cm2 at 850 ℃. This behavior is attributed to: (1) Cr promotes the formation of Al2O3 layer and healing its micro-defects via rapid diffusion, suppressing cation/anion interdiffusion; (2) Zr possesses a pronounced tendency for grain boundary segregation, effectively impeding oxygen diffusion along grain boundaries. (3) BCC-Cr and Ni5Zr phases exhibiting high oxygen adsorption energies (−8.79 eV and −7.62 eV, respectively), which enhance surface oxygen adsorption and promote the formation of a protective oxide scale. This study provides both theoretical and experimental foundations for the composition design and oxidation protection of high-temperature-resistant copper alloys.
开发具有优异抗氧化性和高热稳定性的高级铜合金,对于关键热端部件的应用至关重要。本文系统地研究了Cr和Zr共添加对共格γ′相强化Cu-Ni-Al合金显微组织和氧化行为的影响。通过综合的微观结构表征、热力学计算和第一性原理计算,阐明了它们的微观结构演变和抗氧化机理。结果表明:Cr- ni (ΔHNi-Cr =−7 kJ/mol)和Zr- ni (ΔHNi-Zr =−49 kJ/mol)较强的负混合焓有利于Cr和Zr在Cu49.66合金的γ和γ′相中完全固溶;随着Cu含量的增加,γ′相的体积分数和尺寸减小,过量的Cr和Zr主要以BCC-Cr和Ni5Zr相析出。当Cu含量≤ 86.66 at%时,合金表现出优异的抗氧化性能,850℃下的质量增益仅为0.22 ~ 3.54 mg/cm2。这是由于:(1)Cr通过快速扩散促进了Al2O3层的形成并修复其微缺陷,抑制了正离子/阴离子的相互扩散;(2) Zr具有明显的晶界偏析倾向,有效地阻碍了氧沿晶界扩散。(3) BCC-Cr和Ni5Zr相表现出较高的氧吸附能(分别为- 8.79 eV和- 7.62 eV),增强了表面氧吸附,促进了保护氧化层的形成。本研究为耐高温铜合金的成分设计和抗氧化提供了理论和实验依据。
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Pub Date : 2026-04-01Epub Date: 2026-01-16DOI: 10.1016/j.corsci.2026.113636
Haoxuan Feng , Shuai Li , Yao Du , Mingyu Wu , Mingli Shen , Zebin Bao , Shenglong Zhu , Fuhui Wang
A comparative study was conducted on the isothermal oxidation behavior at 1050 °C of three Pt modified single-phase γ′ alloys with different Pt contents (12, 16 and 30 at%) and the binary γ′-Ni3Al in air. Results revealed that 12 at% Pt was high enough to form a continuous external alumina scale. Both the growth rate and the residual stress of the alumina scale were significantly reduced by Pt addition, and the higher Pt content, the lower oxidation rate and residual stress. Besides, Pt suppressed the formation of interfacial voids, and retarded the phase transformation from θ → α-Al2O3, while delayed the γ' → γ transformation in the underlying metals. Analysis thought that the enhanced Al diffusion rate by Pt modification may play key roles in promoting the selective oxidation of Al, while the reduced Al activity may play minor roles. This work strongly suggests that addition of 30 at% Pt in single-phase γ′ coating is favorable to low oxidation rate and excellent scale adherence.
{"title":"Effects of Pt contents on oxidation behavior of single-phase Pt-modified γ′-Ni3Al","authors":"Haoxuan Feng , Shuai Li , Yao Du , Mingyu Wu , Mingli Shen , Zebin Bao , Shenglong Zhu , Fuhui Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.corsci.2026.113636","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.corsci.2026.113636","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A comparative study was conducted on the isothermal oxidation behavior at 1050 °C of three Pt modified single-phase γ′ alloys with different Pt contents (12, 16 and 30 at%) and the binary γ′-Ni<sub>3</sub>Al in air. Results revealed that 12 at% Pt was high enough to form a continuous external alumina scale. Both the growth rate and the residual stress of the alumina scale were significantly reduced by Pt addition, and the higher Pt content, the lower oxidation rate and residual stress. Besides, Pt suppressed the formation of interfacial voids, and retarded the phase transformation from θ → α-Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>, while delayed the γ' → γ transformation in the underlying metals. Analysis thought that the enhanced Al diffusion rate by Pt modification may play key roles in promoting the selective oxidation of Al, while the reduced Al activity may play minor roles. This work strongly suggests that addition of 30 at% Pt in single-phase γ′ coating is favorable to low oxidation rate and excellent scale adherence.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":290,"journal":{"name":"Corrosion Science","volume":"261 ","pages":"Article 113636"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146023897","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-04-01Epub Date: 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.corsci.2025.113589
Long Zhou , Xu Zhang , Ziyu Zhang , Jibo Tan , Xinqiang Wu
Corrosion fatigue (CF) behavior of stainless steel weld metal in high temperature water environment at the strain rate of 0.004 %s−1 was investigated under different strain amplitudes (0.3 %, 0.6 %, 0.8 %). A degradation in fatigue life was observed and the environmental fatigue correction factor (Fen) increased with decreasing strain amplitude. Intergranular ductility dip cracking (DDC) welding defects were found in stainless steel weld metal, promoting initiation and propagation of CF cracks. It was found that stress concentration and the obstruction of Cr oxides at the γ/δ phase boundary increased the susceptibility to phase boundary cracking under high strain amplitude. Mechanisms involving DDC cracks, strain amplitude, phase boundary and δ-ferrite on CF damage are discussed.
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Pub Date : 2026-04-01Epub Date: 2026-01-08DOI: 10.1016/j.corsci.2026.113616
Marcel Roy B. Domalanta , Stephanie S. Mathew , Andrea Clarisse C. Corrales , Reymark D. Maalihan , Eugene B. Caldona
Linear polarization resistance (LPR) and potentiodynamic polarization (PDP) are two widely used electrochemical methods for corrosion rate determination, yet their reliability across bare, inhibitor-treated, and coated steels remains debated. Systematic comparisons against gravimetric benchmarks under varying scan rates are also lacking, limiting the confidence in their quantitative accuracy. Here, we show that the accuracy of both LPR and PDP is governed by the system type rather than the test protocol. For bare steel immersed in NaCl solution, both methods converged toward weight-loss (WL) values, with LPR-modified rates (∼6.1 mpy) closely matching WL (6.7–7.2 mpy). In inhibited steel (1 mM triazole in 1 M HCl), only LPR produced rates within the WL range (52–55 mpy), whereas PDP overestimated up to 150 mpy at higher scan rates and disrupted the inhibitor film, as confirmed by impedance loss. For polymer-coated steel, LPR yielded ultra-low rates (∼10−6 mpy) consistent with intact protection, while PDP curves were dominated by capacitive charging and lacked defensible Tafel regions. Statistical analysis (ANOVA, F = 59.05, p < 0.0001; R2 adj = 0.79) confirmed system type as the dominant factor, with test type significant only through its interaction with system. These findings establish a practical, risk-based framework: LPR provided closer agreement with gravimetry for bare and inhibited steel under the tested conditions, while coated systems required barrier-focused diagnostics because PDP-derived kinetics were dominated by non-kinetic artifacts. By aligning test choice with system context, this study resolves longstanding inconsistencies in the corrosion literature and provides industries with quantitative basis for more reliable electrochemical monitoring.
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