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The effect of hydrogen on pitting corrosion of superaustenitic and austenitic-ferritic stainless steels

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Abstract

Hydrogen entering into steel affects its electrochemical properties and may enhance the susceptibility to environmental degradation. The present work has been aimed at further clarifying the effect of hydrogenation on the corrosion behaviour and passivity of highly-alloyed stainless steels. The results were discussed by taking into account hydrogen charged samples and without hydrogen. The corrosion resistance to pitting was qualified with the cyclic polarization curves. The conclusion is that hydrogen may deteriorated the passive film stability and corrosion resistance to pitting of highly-alloyed stainless steel. Furthermore, the presence of hydrogen in passive films increases corrosion current density, decreasing the potential of the film breakdown and repassivation potential. It was also found that the degree of susceptibility to hydrogen-enhanced pitting corrosion was dependent on the type of steel.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationDiffusion in Solids and Liquids VII
Subtitle of host publicationSolids and Liquids, Mass Transfer - Heat Transfer - Microstructure and Properties - Nanodiffusion and Nanostructured Materials
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd.
Pages620-625
Number of pages6
Volume326-328
ISBN (Print)9783037854006
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Event7th International Conference on Diffusion in Solids and Liquids, Mass Transfer - Heat Transfer - Microstructure and Properties - Nanodiffusion and Nanostructured Materials, DSL 2011 - Algarve, Portugal
Duration: 26 Jun 201130 Jun 2011

Conference

Conference7th International Conference on Diffusion in Solids and Liquids, Mass Transfer - Heat Transfer - Microstructure and Properties - Nanodiffusion and Nanostructured Materials, DSL 2011
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityAlgarve
Period26/06/1130/06/11

Keywords

  • Cyclic polarization
  • Duplex stainless steel
  • Hydrogen damage
  • Pitting
  • Repassivation
  • Superaustenitic stainless steel

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiation
  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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