Abstract
Hardfacing alloys of high-chromium white irons (HCWI) deposited using welding are well known for their wear resistance. These materials are applied in conditions needing not only wear resistance but also corrosion. In this
study, the HCWI alloys were exposed to alkaline solutions of pH 14. Anodic polarization technique was used to study the corrosion behaviour. The experimental results found that corrosion occurs on carbides in preference to the matrix. Pourbaix diagrams of carbides were found to be very useful in explaining the corrosion behaviour of the hardfacing alloys. The significance of carbide corrosion to the use of hardfacing alloys is discussed. Possible methods to mitigate corrosion are proposed.
study, the HCWI alloys were exposed to alkaline solutions of pH 14. Anodic polarization technique was used to study the corrosion behaviour. The experimental results found that corrosion occurs on carbides in preference to the matrix. Pourbaix diagrams of carbides were found to be very useful in explaining the corrosion behaviour of the hardfacing alloys. The significance of carbide corrosion to the use of hardfacing alloys is discussed. Possible methods to mitigate corrosion are proposed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1-14 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| Journal | journal of bio- and tribo-corrosion |
| Volume | 2 |
| Issue number | 4 |
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| Publication status | Published - Dec 2016 |