Electrochemical polarization studies on spark plasma sintered SS316-B4C composite

Thirumalai Kumaran, S (2023) Electrochemical polarization studies on spark plasma sintered SS316-B4C composite. Surface Review and Letters, 30 (10). ISSN 0218-625X

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Abstract

The corrosion behavior of 316 stainless steel with 10[Formula: see text]wt.% B 4 C composites has been investigated using electrochemical measurements and electron backscattered diffraction (EBSD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analyzes are performed. Spark plasma sintering (SPS) is used to achieve various heat treatments, which are performed at the temperatures of 800 ∘ C, 900 ∘ C, and 1000 ∘ C. It significantly affects the materials’ ability to resist corrosion. The increase in grain size improves corrosion resistance, except at 900 ∘ C when recrystallization is imperfect. However, grain homogeneity should be taken into consideration. The corrosion behavior of the composites is assessed using Tafel plots. The corrosion rate of the sample at 900 ∘ C (0.2945[Formula: see text]mm/yr) is significantly lower than the rates of the samples at 800 ∘ C and 1000 ∘ C, respectively, as per the corrosion process of composites of 3.5[Formula: see text]wt.% NaCl solution. The B 4 C contents have a significant impact on the particle size reduction, low-density average crystallite size, mechanical, hardness, corrosion resistance, and thermal stability of composite powder. It is primarily utilized in nuclear applications as a neutron radiation absorbent. The research has revealed that the sample at 900 ∘ C has fewer grain boundaries and the finest passivation film quality and superior corrosion resistance are found in intermediate grain size.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Austenitic stainless steel; Boron carbide; Corrosion rate; Corrosive effects; Crystallite size; Electrochemical corrosion; Grain boundaries; Grain size and shape; Particle size; Passivation; Scanning electron microscopy; Sodium chloride; Spark plasma sintering; Steel corrosion; Thermodynamic stability; 316 stainless steel; Corrosion behaviour; Electrochemical electron; Electrochemical measurements; Electrochemical polarization; Electron back-scattered diffraction; Grainsize; Polarization study; Spark plasma; Spark-plasma-sintering
Subjects: G Chemistry > Absorption
Divisions: Mechanical Engineering
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Date Deposited: 12 Jul 2024 06:18
Last Modified: 12 Jul 2024 06:18
URI: https://ir.psgitech.ac.in/id/eprint/731

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