| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
Materials Science & Technology 2011
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| Symposium
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MS&T'11 Poster Session
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| Presentation Title |
154 Comparison of Oxidation Behavior of Nb-20Si-20Cr-5Hf and Nb-20Si-20Cr-5Al Alloys |
| Author(s) |
Brenda Arellano, Amanda Gutierrez, Alma Vasquez, David Alvarez, Shailendra K Varma |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Brenda Arellano |
| Abstract Scope |
The oxidation behavior of two alloys from the Nb-Si-Cr system containing hafnium and aluminum has been investigated under isothermal conditions. Nb-20Si-20Cr-5Hf and Nb-20Cr-20Si-5Al (in atomic pct) were oxidized in air in a temperature range from 700-1400°C. The as-cast alloys and oxidation products were characterized using SEM, EDS, x-ray mapping, and XRD. Catastrophic oxidation occurred at 700°C for 5Al alloy indicating pesting behavior compared to the 5Hf at 700°C which showed excellent oxidation behavior. Internal oxidation was detected from 1100-1400°C in the 5Al alloy. Partial pesting was observed for 5Hf alloy at 800°C. A weight gain per unit area as a function of oxidation temperature was used to determine the oxidation kinetics. In addition, the microstructures were compared in the as-cast condition and after oxidation for the two alloys at the specified temperature range. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Undecided |