This study investigates the adsorption mechanism,the film formation process,and the inhibition performance of benzotriazole(BTAH)on carbon steels with different grain sizes(i.e.,24.5,4.3,and 0.6μm)in 3.5 wt.%NaCl sol...This study investigates the adsorption mechanism,the film formation process,and the inhibition performance of benzotriazole(BTAH)on carbon steels with different grain sizes(i.e.,24.5,4.3,and 0.6μm)in 3.5 wt.%NaCl solution.The results demonstrate that grain refinement significantly impacts the adsorption and inhibition performance of BTAH on carbon steels.Ultra-refinement of steel grains to 0.6μm improves the maximum inhibition efficiency of BTAH to 90.0%within 168 h of immersion,which was much higher than that of the steels with 24.5μm(73.6%)and 4.3μm grain sizes(81.7%).Notably,grain sizes of 4.3 and 0.6μm facilitate a combination of physisorption and chemisorption of BTAH after 120 h of immersion,as evidenced by the X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)results and Langmuir adsorption isotherms,while BTAH adsorbed on carbon steels with a grain size of 24.5μm through physisorption during the 168 h of immersion.Ultra-refinement of grains has beneficial impacts on promoting the formation of a stable and dense corrosion inhibitor film,leading to improved corrosion resistance and the mitigation of non-uniform corrosion.These advantageous effects can be attributed to the higher adsorption energy at grain boundaries(approximately-3.12 eV)compared to grain interiors(ranging from-0.79 to 2.47 eV),promoting both the physisorption and chemisorption of organic corrosion inhibitors.The investigation comprehensively illustrates,for the first time,the effects of grain size on the adsorption mechanism,film formation process,and inhibition performance of organic corrosion inhibitors on carbon steels.This study demonstrates a promising approach to enhancing corrosion inhibition performance through microstructural design.展开更多
The hook formation mechanism in continuously cast slabs of ultra-low carbon steel was analyzed in detail through numerical calculations and experimental observations using optical microscopy,and its distribution chara...The hook formation mechanism in continuously cast slabs of ultra-low carbon steel was analyzed in detail through numerical calculations and experimental observations using optical microscopy,and its distribution characteristics were determined.Numerical simulations confirmed that the freezing–overflow mechanism is the primary cause of hook formation.They also revealed that the freezing event occurs unpredictably,while the overflow event takes place during the positive strip time.The average pitch of oscillation marks(OMs)on the slab surface was 8.693 mm,while the theoretical pitch was 8.889 mm,with a difference of approximately 2%.This discrepancy primarily results from varying degrees of overflow,which affects the morphology of the OMs and the positions of their deepest points.Notably,this result further confirmed that the freezing and overflow in the meniscus were indeed caused by the periodic oscillation of the mold.Higher superheat hindered hook formation,leading to a negative correlation between the hook depth distribution around the slab and the temperature distribution within the mold.Therefore,the depth of the corner hook was greater than that of other positions,which was caused by the intensified cooling effect of the corner.Moreover,key factors influencing hook development were analyzed,providing insights into transient fluid flow and heat transfer characteristics within the mold.Transient fluid flow and heat transfer contributed to the randomness and tendency of hook formation.This randomness was reflected in the varying angles of the hooks,whereas the tendency was evident in the negative correlation between superheat and hook length.Based on the randomness and tendency of hook formation and its profile characteristics,a new method for controlling hook depth based on“sine law”is proposed.展开更多
To improve the practical application of carbon steel,developing a superhydrophobic coating with outstanding mechanical properties is essential for effective corrosion resistance protection.Here,we obtained a robust su...To improve the practical application of carbon steel,developing a superhydrophobic coating with outstanding mechanical properties is essential for effective corrosion resistance protection.Here,we obtained a robust superhydrophobic anti-corrosion coating with a cauliflower structure by co-depositing the lauric acid with Ni ions and Mn ions onto a carbon steel through electrodeposition method.As demonstrated by the results,superhydrophobic Ni/Mn alloy(SNMAmit)displays a multi-hierarchical micro/nano cauliflower structure under the synergy of optimal parameters,exhibiting superb superhydrophobicity with contact angle of 161.9°and sliding angle of 6.2°.Surprisingly,the Tafel polarization curves in 3.5%NaCl showed that the corrosion potential of SNMAmit coating was 476 mV,and the corrosion current density was reduced from 1.39×10^(−5)to 5.89×10^(−7)A/cm^(2).The reduced corrosion current density of superhydrophobic Ni/Mn alloy(SNMA)indicates that SNMA coating can significantly enhance the anti-corrosion properties of carbon steel.In addition,after being subjected to various damages such as blade scraping,tape cyclic peeling,acid and alkalis,sandpaper cyclic abrasion,high temperatures,ultrasound,and graphite contaminant,SNMA showed good mechanical stability,interference resistance,heat resistance,and self-cleaning properties,which made it suitable for hostile conditions.展开更多
A hydrophobic composite coating was obtained on the carbon steel surface through electrochemical deposition of a copper coating in a sulfate solution and chemical vapor deposition of a carbon fiber film.It alleviated ...A hydrophobic composite coating was obtained on the carbon steel surface through electrochemical deposition of a copper coating in a sulfate solution and chemical vapor deposition of a carbon fiber film.It alleviated the serious corrosion problem of carbon steel on the evaporator of hot film coupled seawater desalination system in harsh marine environment.The morphologies and compositions of the coatings were analyzed,revealing the influence of electrodeposition time on their performance.The micro-nano copper structure formed by electrodeposition significantly improved the deposition effect of carbon layer.Additionally,experiments with seawater solution contact angle tests indicated that electrodeposition transformed the surface properties from hydrophilic to hydrophobic,effectively inhibiting the diffusion of corrosive medium into the interior of the substrate.Through polarization curves,electrochemical impedance spectroscopy,and other analyses,it was demonstrated that the hydrophobic coating significantly improves the corrosion resistance of carbon steel substrates in seawater environments,surpassing the performance of traditional duplex steel.展开更多
A low-carbon,low-cost,and high-efficient method was reported for remarkably improving corrosion resistance of C–Mn structural steel by weak deoxidation.The results showed that,with the total oxygen content(wOT)increa...A low-carbon,low-cost,and high-efficient method was reported for remarkably improving corrosion resistance of C–Mn structural steel by weak deoxidation.The results showed that,with the total oxygen content(wOT)increasing in the tested steel from 41×10^(−6)to 195×10^(−6),both the degree of element segregation and the level of banded microstructure weakened,presenting the lower potential difference between pearlite(P)and ferrite(F),and then smaller galvanic corrosion driving force,and thus effectively improving general corrosion properties.In addition,with wOT growing up,the number and size of inclusions increased,and the shape also changed from long chain or small particle to large particle ball with typical mosaic structure,which could effectively inhibit the preferential dissolution of local component due to multiple complex interfaces,and correspondingly suppress the pitting susceptibility.However,the impact toughness at low temperature of the tested steel reduced with wOT increasing,and then,taking the mechanical properties and corrosion resistance all into account,160×10^(−6) was the optimal oxygen content within the present scope.展开更多
Electron microscopic investigation on low carbon steel strips produced by the CSP process has been carried out. Large number of oxide dispersive precipitates have been observed in the ferrite matrix of the steel strip...Electron microscopic investigation on low carbon steel strips produced by the CSP process has been carried out. Large number of oxide dispersive precipitates have been observed in the ferrite matrix of the steel strips. Dimension of them is about 10~20 nm. Electron diffraction study showed that the structure of these precipitates consists with cubic system spinel structure. Their lattice parameter is about 0.83 nm. The results implied that they should be complex oxides of Fe, Al et al. Small sulfide particles with 100-300 nm in size have also been observed. Remarkable strengthening and grain refinement effects can be obtained by the precipitations. The oxygen and sulfur in steels could play beneficial role under certain conditions.展开更多
To study the effect of Mg addition on inhibiting weld heat affected zones （HAZ） austenite grain growth of Ti-bearing low carbon steels, two steels with and without Mg treated were prepared using a laboratory vacuum....To study the effect of Mg addition on inhibiting weld heat affected zones （HAZ） austenite grain growth of Ti-bearing low carbon steels, two steels with and without Mg treated were prepared using a laboratory vacuum. The welding testing was simulated by Gleeble 3500 thermomechanical simulator. The performance of HAZ was investiga ted that the toughness was improved from 3.3 to 185 J by adding 0. 005%Mg （in mass percent） to the steel, and the fracture mechanism changed from cleavage fracture to toughness fracture. Through in-situ observation by a confocal scanning laser microscope, a significant result was found that the austenite grain of the steel with Mg treated was still keeping fine-grained structure after holding at 1 400℃ and lasting for 300 s. This inhibition of austenite grain growth was mainly attributed to the formation of pinning particles after the addition of Mg. The obtained results pro pose a potential method for improving HAZ toughness of structure steels.展开更多
The structure and formation process of oxidation on high carbon steel were investigated with the aid of X-ray diffraction （XRD）, scanning electron microscope （SEM） and Laser Raman spectroscopy （LRS）. The oxide s...The structure and formation process of oxidation on high carbon steel were investigated with the aid of X-ray diffraction （XRD）, scanning electron microscope （SEM） and Laser Raman spectroscopy （LRS）. The oxide scale formed comprised a three-layer structure, similar to that formed on pure iron and low-carbon steel. For the high carbon steel, however, the scale was essentially a two-layered because of the low proportion of hematite （Fe2O3） formed. The scale thickness increased with the temperature and time of oxidation. The rate of scale thickening rapidly increased above 900 ℃, at which the rate was particularly fast in the first 20 s of oxidation. The proportion of wüstite （Fe1-yO） increased with time and temperature of oxidation, while the magnetite （Fe3O4） remained constant at about 2 μm.展开更多
The effect of residual dissolved oxygen （DO） on the corrosion behavior of carbon steel in 0.1 M NaHCO3 solution was investigated by electrochemical measurements, corrosion mass loss test, scanning electron microsco...The effect of residual dissolved oxygen （DO） on the corrosion behavior of carbon steel in 0.1 M NaHCO3 solution was investigated by electrochemical measurements, corrosion mass loss test, scanning electron microscopy （SEM） and X-ray diffraction （XRD）. In the initial immersion stage, the increase of the dissolved oxygen concentration led to the change of from a reductive state of active dissolution to an oxidizing state of pseudo passivation in low carbon steel. While in the final stage, all the steels transformed into the steady state of pseudo passivation. In the anaerobic solution, the formation of c^-FeOOH was attributed to the chemical oxidization of the ferrous corrosion products and the final cathodic process only included the reduction of c^-FeOOH, while in the aerobic solution, it included the reduction of oxygen and （x-FeOOH simultaneously. As the main corrosion products, the content of （x-FeOOH was increased while that of Fe6（OH）12CO3 was decreased with increasing concentration of dissolved oxygen. The total corrosion mass loss of the steel was promoted with the increase of dissolved oxygen concentration.展开更多
Utilizing Gleeble-1500 thermomechanical simulator, the influences of hot deformation parameters on continuous cooling bainite transformation in Nb-microalloyed low carbon steel were investigated. The results indicate ...Utilizing Gleeble-1500 thermomechanical simulator, the influences of hot deformation parameters on continuous cooling bainite transformation in Nb-microalloyed low carbon steel were investigated. The results indicate that bainite starting temperature decreases with raising cooling rate and increases with increasing deformation temperature. Deformation has an accelerative effect on the bainite transformation when the specimens are deformed at 950 ℃. When the deformation temperature increases, the effect of deformation on bainite starting temperature is weakened. The amount of bainite is influenced by strain, cooling rate, and deformation temperature. When the specimens are deformed below 900 ℃, equiaxed ferrites are promoted and the bainite transformation is suppressed.展开更多
The relation between the Mg treatment and ferrite grain boundaries misorientation was investigated. The orientation imaging microscopy technique based on electron backscattered diffraction technique （EBSD） was used ...The relation between the Mg treatment and ferrite grain boundaries misorientation was investigated. The orientation imaging microscopy technique based on electron backscattered diffraction technique （EBSD） was used in this work. （t was found that the addition of 0.005 wt% Mg to the steel could evidently increase the ratio of acicular ferrite crystals appearing at large angles boundaries to each other, which was attributed to the nucleation of the second-phase particles by the Mg treatment. The FBSD techniques provide a power- ful method to characterize and quantify the ferrite grain boundaries misorientation, in order to relate it to toughness.展开更多
Austenite grain growth behavior of two high carbon steels was observed using Confocal l.aser Scanning Mi croscope （CLSM）. Apparent austenite grain sizes for different holding time under a series of temperatures were...Austenite grain growth behavior of two high carbon steels was observed using Confocal l.aser Scanning Mi croscope （CLSM）. Apparent austenite grain sizes for different holding time under a series of temperatures were measured by employing linear intercept method. Experimental results showed that Ti bearing steel exhibited a much sluggish growth rate compared with Ti free counterpart, which was attributed to the pinning effect of Ti（C,N） nan oparticles with the size of 20 to 40 nm on austenite grain boundaries. Based on the research conducted by using Transmission Electron Microscope （TEM） observation and Thermo Calc calculation, Ti（C, N） was confirmed to be the dominant phase at elevated temperature. Some models were introduced to predict the grain sizes of both steels. By comparison, the results predicted by the modified Gladman equation are found to be closest to the experimental resuits, which could be employed to predict accurately the austenite grain growth of high carbon steels.展开更多
The formation and development of corrosion products on carbon steel surface during the initial stage of atmospheric corrosion in a laboratory simulated environment have been studied by scanning electron microscopy （...The formation and development of corrosion products on carbon steel surface during the initial stage of atmospheric corrosion in a laboratory simulated environment have been studied by scanning electron microscopy （SEM） and Raman spectroscopy. The results showed that two different shapes of corrosion products, that is, ring and chain, were formed in the initial stage of corrosion. MnS clusters were found in the nuclei of corrosion products at the active local corrosion sites. The ring-shaped products were composed of lepidocrocite （γ-FeOOH） and maghemite （γ-Fe2O2 ） transformed from lepidocrocite. The chain-type products were goethite （α-FeOOH）. A formation mechanism of the corrosion products is proposed.展开更多
The decarburization behaviors of ultra low carbon steel in a 210-t RH vacuum degasser were investigated under practical operat- ing conditions. According to the apparent decarburization rate constant （Kc） calculated...The decarburization behaviors of ultra low carbon steel in a 210-t RH vacuum degasser were investigated under practical operat- ing conditions. According to the apparent decarburization rate constant （Kc） calculated by the carbon content in the samples taken from the hot melt in a ladle at an interval of 1-2 min, it is observed that the total decarburization reaction period in RH can be divided into the quick decarburization period and the stagnant decarburization period, which is quite different from the traditional one with three stages. In this study, the average apparent decarburization rate constant during the quick decarburization period is 0.306 min^-1, and that of the stagnant period is 0.072 min^-1. Increasing the initial carbon content and enhancing the exhausting capacity can increase the apparent decarburization rate constant in the quick decarburization period. The decarburization reaction comes into the stagnant decarburization period when the carbon content in molten steel is less than 14× 10^-6 after 10 min of decarburization.展开更多
In the present paper, low carbon steel strips with different phosphorus contents were produced using a twin roll strip casting process. The solidification structure was studied and its features were analyzed in detail...In the present paper, low carbon steel strips with different phosphorus contents were produced using a twin roll strip casting process. The solidification structure was studied and its features were analyzed in detail. It was found that the strips possessed a fine microstructure compared with the mould cast steels. With increasing phosphorus content more ferrite has been formed with finer grains.展开更多
An industrial plant trial for optimizing the process parameters in a round billet continuous casting mold with electromagnetic stirring （M-EMS） was performed, in which the influences of stirring parameters with M-EM...An industrial plant trial for optimizing the process parameters in a round billet continuous casting mold with electromagnetic stirring （M-EMS） was performed, in which the influences of stirring parameters with M-EMS on the solidification macrostructure of high carbon steel were investigated. The results show that the billet quality is not well controlled under the condition of working current and frequency with EMS, in which the subsurface crack of grade 1.0-2.0 ups to 38.09%, the central pipe of grade 1.0-1.5 reaches to 14.28%, and the central porosity of grade 1.5 is 14.29%. The parameters of current 260 A and frequency 8 Hz as the final optimum scheme has a remarkable effect for improving the macroscopic quality of billet, in which the subsurface crack, central pipe and skin blowhole are all disappeared, and the central porosity and carbon segregation are also well improved.展开更多
The fabrication of an alumina-metal composite coating onto a carbon steel substrate by using a self-propagating high-temperature synthesis technique was demonstrated. The effects of the type and thickness of the pre-c...The fabrication of an alumina-metal composite coating onto a carbon steel substrate by using a self-propagating high-temperature synthesis technique was demonstrated. The effects of the type and thickness of the pre-coated layer on the binding structure and surface qual- ity of the coating were systematically investigated. The macrostructure, phase composition, and bonding interface between the coating and the substrate were investigated by scanning electronic microscopy （SEM）, X-ray diffraction （XRD）, and energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometry （EDS）. The diffraction patterns indicated that the coating essentially consisted of α-Al2O3, Fe（Cr）, and FeO-Al2O3. With an increase in the thickness of the pre-coated working layer, the coating became more smooth and compact. The transition layer played an important role in enhancing the binding between the coating and the substmte. When the pre-coated working layer was 10 mm and the pre-coated transition layer was 1 ram, a compact structure and metallurgical bonding with the substrate were obtained. Thermal shock test results indicated that the ceramic coating exhibited good thermal shock resistance when the sample was rapidly quenched from 800℃ to room temperature by plunging into water.展开更多
The corrosion behavior of type 1045（AISI） carbon steel（CS） in oil-water fluids was investigated by considering the surface wetting state as the breakthrough point.The surface water wetting percentage（SWWP）and co...The corrosion behavior of type 1045（AISI） carbon steel（CS） in oil-water fluids was investigated by considering the surface wetting state as the breakthrough point.The surface water wetting percentage（SWWP）and corrosion weight loss of CS in different oil-water fluids were measured.The morphology and composition of the corrosion films were detected via scanning electron microscopy,electron-probe facescanning technology and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy.The results indicated that the corrosion weight loss of CS in the oil-water fluids corresponded with SWWP and that the corrosion process was influenced by the participation of oil.展开更多
Carbon dioxide(CO2)is one of the commonly emitted gaseous by-products in industrial processes.While CO2 gas is the main cause to greenhouse effect,various CO2 capture technologies have been proposed and implemented to...Carbon dioxide(CO2)is one of the commonly emitted gaseous by-products in industrial processes.While CO2 gas is the main cause to greenhouse effect,various CO2 capture technologies have been proposed and implemented to sequester the CO2 before the waste gases being released into the atmosphere.One of the mature technologies for CO2 absorption is by using amine-based solvents.In this regard,different single amine solvents or blended amine solvents have been proven for their capability to remove CO2.However,the dissolution and reaction of CO2 gas with the amine solvents turn the solution corrosive.Such phenomenon is undesired as it posts corrosion problem to the absorption column,which normally built of carbon steel material.Henceforth,understanding the behaviour of different amine-based solvents in absorbing CO2 and its subsequent impact on carbon steel corrosion is very significant.In this review article,we will outline some of the more commonly used solvents and their respective advantages and disadvantages,motivating further investigation into the corrosion tendency.Meanwhile,existing gaps in this research area are discussed for future investigation.展开更多
基金support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52171063,52274362,and 52371049)the Key R&D projects of Henan Province(No.221111230800)+1 种基金the Doctoral Fund of Henan University of Technology(No.2023BS047)the Natural science Project of Zhengzhou Science and Technology Bureau(No.22ZZRDZX04)。
文摘This study investigates the adsorption mechanism,the film formation process,and the inhibition performance of benzotriazole(BTAH)on carbon steels with different grain sizes(i.e.,24.5,4.3,and 0.6μm)in 3.5 wt.%NaCl solution.The results demonstrate that grain refinement significantly impacts the adsorption and inhibition performance of BTAH on carbon steels.Ultra-refinement of steel grains to 0.6μm improves the maximum inhibition efficiency of BTAH to 90.0%within 168 h of immersion,which was much higher than that of the steels with 24.5μm(73.6%)and 4.3μm grain sizes(81.7%).Notably,grain sizes of 4.3 and 0.6μm facilitate a combination of physisorption and chemisorption of BTAH after 120 h of immersion,as evidenced by the X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)results and Langmuir adsorption isotherms,while BTAH adsorbed on carbon steels with a grain size of 24.5μm through physisorption during the 168 h of immersion.Ultra-refinement of grains has beneficial impacts on promoting the formation of a stable and dense corrosion inhibitor film,leading to improved corrosion resistance and the mitigation of non-uniform corrosion.These advantageous effects can be attributed to the higher adsorption energy at grain boundaries(approximately-3.12 eV)compared to grain interiors(ranging from-0.79 to 2.47 eV),promoting both the physisorption and chemisorption of organic corrosion inhibitors.The investigation comprehensively illustrates,for the first time,the effects of grain size on the adsorption mechanism,film formation process,and inhibition performance of organic corrosion inhibitors on carbon steels.This study demonstrates a promising approach to enhancing corrosion inhibition performance through microstructural design.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52174306)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Nos.N2225023 and N2425006)the Basic Research Projects of Liaoning Provincial Department of Education(No.LJ212410148027)。
文摘The hook formation mechanism in continuously cast slabs of ultra-low carbon steel was analyzed in detail through numerical calculations and experimental observations using optical microscopy,and its distribution characteristics were determined.Numerical simulations confirmed that the freezing–overflow mechanism is the primary cause of hook formation.They also revealed that the freezing event occurs unpredictably,while the overflow event takes place during the positive strip time.The average pitch of oscillation marks(OMs)on the slab surface was 8.693 mm,while the theoretical pitch was 8.889 mm,with a difference of approximately 2%.This discrepancy primarily results from varying degrees of overflow,which affects the morphology of the OMs and the positions of their deepest points.Notably,this result further confirmed that the freezing and overflow in the meniscus were indeed caused by the periodic oscillation of the mold.Higher superheat hindered hook formation,leading to a negative correlation between the hook depth distribution around the slab and the temperature distribution within the mold.Therefore,the depth of the corner hook was greater than that of other positions,which was caused by the intensified cooling effect of the corner.Moreover,key factors influencing hook development were analyzed,providing insights into transient fluid flow and heat transfer characteristics within the mold.Transient fluid flow and heat transfer contributed to the randomness and tendency of hook formation.This randomness was reflected in the varying angles of the hooks,whereas the tendency was evident in the negative correlation between superheat and hook length.Based on the randomness and tendency of hook formation and its profile characteristics,a new method for controlling hook depth based on“sine law”is proposed.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U21A2057)the Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing(No.cstc2021jcyj-msxmX1139)the Science and Technology Research Program of Chongqing Municipal Education Commission(Nos.KJZD-M202301201 and KJZD-K202304502).
文摘To improve the practical application of carbon steel,developing a superhydrophobic coating with outstanding mechanical properties is essential for effective corrosion resistance protection.Here,we obtained a robust superhydrophobic anti-corrosion coating with a cauliflower structure by co-depositing the lauric acid with Ni ions and Mn ions onto a carbon steel through electrodeposition method.As demonstrated by the results,superhydrophobic Ni/Mn alloy(SNMAmit)displays a multi-hierarchical micro/nano cauliflower structure under the synergy of optimal parameters,exhibiting superb superhydrophobicity with contact angle of 161.9°and sliding angle of 6.2°.Surprisingly,the Tafel polarization curves in 3.5%NaCl showed that the corrosion potential of SNMAmit coating was 476 mV,and the corrosion current density was reduced from 1.39×10^(−5)to 5.89×10^(−7)A/cm^(2).The reduced corrosion current density of superhydrophobic Ni/Mn alloy(SNMA)indicates that SNMA coating can significantly enhance the anti-corrosion properties of carbon steel.In addition,after being subjected to various damages such as blade scraping,tape cyclic peeling,acid and alkalis,sandpaper cyclic abrasion,high temperatures,ultrasound,and graphite contaminant,SNMA showed good mechanical stability,interference resistance,heat resistance,and self-cleaning properties,which made it suitable for hostile conditions.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51974022).
文摘A hydrophobic composite coating was obtained on the carbon steel surface through electrochemical deposition of a copper coating in a sulfate solution and chemical vapor deposition of a carbon fiber film.It alleviated the serious corrosion problem of carbon steel on the evaporator of hot film coupled seawater desalination system in harsh marine environment.The morphologies and compositions of the coatings were analyzed,revealing the influence of electrodeposition time on their performance.The micro-nano copper structure formed by electrodeposition significantly improved the deposition effect of carbon layer.Additionally,experiments with seawater solution contact angle tests indicated that electrodeposition transformed the surface properties from hydrophilic to hydrophobic,effectively inhibiting the diffusion of corrosive medium into the interior of the substrate.Through polarization curves,electrochemical impedance spectroscopy,and other analyses,it was demonstrated that the hydrophobic coating significantly improves the corrosion resistance of carbon steel substrates in seawater environments,surpassing the performance of traditional duplex steel.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U21A20113)the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province of China(No.2021CFA023).
文摘A low-carbon,low-cost,and high-efficient method was reported for remarkably improving corrosion resistance of C–Mn structural steel by weak deoxidation.The results showed that,with the total oxygen content(wOT)increasing in the tested steel from 41×10^(−6)to 195×10^(−6),both the degree of element segregation and the level of banded microstructure weakened,presenting the lower potential difference between pearlite(P)and ferrite(F),and then smaller galvanic corrosion driving force,and thus effectively improving general corrosion properties.In addition,with wOT growing up,the number and size of inclusions increased,and the shape also changed from long chain or small particle to large particle ball with typical mosaic structure,which could effectively inhibit the preferential dissolution of local component due to multiple complex interfaces,and correspondingly suppress the pitting susceptibility.However,the impact toughness at low temperature of the tested steel reduced with wOT increasing,and then,taking the mechanical properties and corrosion resistance all into account,160×10^(−6) was the optimal oxygen content within the present scope.
基金Financial support from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.50071061)Conseil Regional de Champagne Ardenne France is appreciated.
文摘Electron microscopic investigation on low carbon steel strips produced by the CSP process has been carried out. Large number of oxide dispersive precipitates have been observed in the ferrite matrix of the steel strips. Dimension of them is about 10~20 nm. Electron diffraction study showed that the structure of these precipitates consists with cubic system spinel structure. Their lattice parameter is about 0.83 nm. The results implied that they should be complex oxides of Fe, Al et al. Small sulfide particles with 100-300 nm in size have also been observed. Remarkable strengthening and grain refinement effects can be obtained by the precipitations. The oxygen and sulfur in steels could play beneficial role under certain conditions.
文摘To study the effect of Mg addition on inhibiting weld heat affected zones （HAZ） austenite grain growth of Ti-bearing low carbon steels, two steels with and without Mg treated were prepared using a laboratory vacuum. The welding testing was simulated by Gleeble 3500 thermomechanical simulator. The performance of HAZ was investiga ted that the toughness was improved from 3.3 to 185 J by adding 0. 005%Mg （in mass percent） to the steel, and the fracture mechanism changed from cleavage fracture to toughness fracture. Through in-situ observation by a confocal scanning laser microscope, a significant result was found that the austenite grain of the steel with Mg treated was still keeping fine-grained structure after holding at 1 400℃ and lasting for 300 s. This inhibition of austenite grain growth was mainly attributed to the formation of pinning particles after the addition of Mg. The obtained results pro pose a potential method for improving HAZ toughness of structure steels.
基金Item Sponsored by Natural Scientific Foundation of Jiangsu Province of China(BK2011616)Prospective Study of Industry-University Strategic Research Project of Jiangsu Province of China(BY2011144)Science and Technology Support Plan of Zhangjiagang City of China(ZKJ1013)
文摘The structure and formation process of oxidation on high carbon steel were investigated with the aid of X-ray diffraction （XRD）, scanning electron microscope （SEM） and Laser Raman spectroscopy （LRS）. The oxide scale formed comprised a three-layer structure, similar to that formed on pure iron and low-carbon steel. For the high carbon steel, however, the scale was essentially a two-layered because of the low proportion of hematite （Fe2O3） formed. The scale thickness increased with the temperature and time of oxidation. The rate of scale thickening rapidly increased above 900 ℃, at which the rate was particularly fast in the first 20 s of oxidation. The proportion of wüstite （Fe1-yO） increased with time and temperature of oxidation, while the magnetite （Fe3O4） remained constant at about 2 μm.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51471175)
文摘The effect of residual dissolved oxygen （DO） on the corrosion behavior of carbon steel in 0.1 M NaHCO3 solution was investigated by electrochemical measurements, corrosion mass loss test, scanning electron microscopy （SEM） and X-ray diffraction （XRD）. In the initial immersion stage, the increase of the dissolved oxygen concentration led to the change of from a reductive state of active dissolution to an oxidizing state of pseudo passivation in low carbon steel. While in the final stage, all the steels transformed into the steady state of pseudo passivation. In the anaerobic solution, the formation of c^-FeOOH was attributed to the chemical oxidization of the ferrous corrosion products and the final cathodic process only included the reduction of c^-FeOOH, while in the aerobic solution, it included the reduction of oxygen and （x-FeOOH simultaneously. As the main corrosion products, the content of （x-FeOOH was increased while that of Fe6（OH）12CO3 was decreased with increasing concentration of dissolved oxygen. The total corrosion mass loss of the steel was promoted with the increase of dissolved oxygen concentration.
基金Item Sponsored by High Technology Development Programof China (863) (2001AA332020) and National Natural ScienceFoundation of China (50271015)
文摘Utilizing Gleeble-1500 thermomechanical simulator, the influences of hot deformation parameters on continuous cooling bainite transformation in Nb-microalloyed low carbon steel were investigated. The results indicate that bainite starting temperature decreases with raising cooling rate and increases with increasing deformation temperature. Deformation has an accelerative effect on the bainite transformation when the specimens are deformed at 950 ℃. When the deformation temperature increases, the effect of deformation on bainite starting temperature is weakened. The amount of bainite is influenced by strain, cooling rate, and deformation temperature. When the specimens are deformed below 900 ℃, equiaxed ferrites are promoted and the bainite transformation is suppressed.
文摘The relation between the Mg treatment and ferrite grain boundaries misorientation was investigated. The orientation imaging microscopy technique based on electron backscattered diffraction technique （EBSD） was used in this work. （t was found that the addition of 0.005 wt% Mg to the steel could evidently increase the ratio of acicular ferrite crystals appearing at large angles boundaries to each other, which was attributed to the nucleation of the second-phase particles by the Mg treatment. The FBSD techniques provide a power- ful method to characterize and quantify the ferrite grain boundaries misorientation, in order to relate it to toughness.
基金Item Sponsored by Jiangsu Province Science and Technology Support Project of China(BE2009073)
文摘Austenite grain growth behavior of two high carbon steels was observed using Confocal l.aser Scanning Mi croscope （CLSM）. Apparent austenite grain sizes for different holding time under a series of temperatures were measured by employing linear intercept method. Experimental results showed that Ti bearing steel exhibited a much sluggish growth rate compared with Ti free counterpart, which was attributed to the pinning effect of Ti（C,N） nan oparticles with the size of 20 to 40 nm on austenite grain boundaries. Based on the research conducted by using Transmission Electron Microscope （TEM） observation and Thermo Calc calculation, Ti（C, N） was confirmed to be the dominant phase at elevated temperature. Some models were introduced to predict the grain sizes of both steels. By comparison, the results predicted by the modified Gladman equation are found to be closest to the experimental resuits, which could be employed to predict accurately the austenite grain growth of high carbon steels.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China (50499331-8)Ministry of Science and Technology of China(2004DKA10080)
文摘The formation and development of corrosion products on carbon steel surface during the initial stage of atmospheric corrosion in a laboratory simulated environment have been studied by scanning electron microscopy （SEM） and Raman spectroscopy. The results showed that two different shapes of corrosion products, that is, ring and chain, were formed in the initial stage of corrosion. MnS clusters were found in the nuclei of corrosion products at the active local corrosion sites. The ring-shaped products were composed of lepidocrocite （γ-FeOOH） and maghemite （γ-Fe2O2 ） transformed from lepidocrocite. The chain-type products were goethite （α-FeOOH）. A formation mechanism of the corrosion products is proposed.
文摘The decarburization behaviors of ultra low carbon steel in a 210-t RH vacuum degasser were investigated under practical operat- ing conditions. According to the apparent decarburization rate constant （Kc） calculated by the carbon content in the samples taken from the hot melt in a ladle at an interval of 1-2 min, it is observed that the total decarburization reaction period in RH can be divided into the quick decarburization period and the stagnant decarburization period, which is quite different from the traditional one with three stages. In this study, the average apparent decarburization rate constant during the quick decarburization period is 0.306 min^-1, and that of the stagnant period is 0.072 min^-1. Increasing the initial carbon content and enhancing the exhausting capacity can increase the apparent decarburization rate constant in the quick decarburization period. The decarburization reaction comes into the stagnant decarburization period when the carbon content in molten steel is less than 14× 10^-6 after 10 min of decarburization.
基金This work was supported by the Major State Basic Research Development Program of China(973 Program)under the contract number of 2004CB619108the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.50574018)the NECT-04-0278 Project of the Ministry of Education of China.
文摘In the present paper, low carbon steel strips with different phosphorus contents were produced using a twin roll strip casting process. The solidification structure was studied and its features were analyzed in detail. It was found that the strips possessed a fine microstructure compared with the mould cast steels. With increasing phosphorus content more ferrite has been formed with finer grains.
基金supported by the Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University from the Ministry of Education of China (No.NCET-04-0285)
文摘An industrial plant trial for optimizing the process parameters in a round billet continuous casting mold with electromagnetic stirring （M-EMS） was performed, in which the influences of stirring parameters with M-EMS on the solidification macrostructure of high carbon steel were investigated. The results show that the billet quality is not well controlled under the condition of working current and frequency with EMS, in which the subsurface crack of grade 1.0-2.0 ups to 38.09%, the central pipe of grade 1.0-1.5 reaches to 14.28%, and the central porosity of grade 1.5 is 14.29%. The parameters of current 260 A and frequency 8 Hz as the final optimum scheme has a remarkable effect for improving the macroscopic quality of billet, in which the subsurface crack, central pipe and skin blowhole are all disappeared, and the central porosity and carbon segregation are also well improved.
基金financially supported by the Ministry of Education of China (No. 625010312)the Research and Innovation Project for College Graduates of Jiangsu Province, China (No. CXZZ13_0245)
文摘The fabrication of an alumina-metal composite coating onto a carbon steel substrate by using a self-propagating high-temperature synthesis technique was demonstrated. The effects of the type and thickness of the pre-coated layer on the binding structure and surface qual- ity of the coating were systematically investigated. The macrostructure, phase composition, and bonding interface between the coating and the substrate were investigated by scanning electronic microscopy （SEM）, X-ray diffraction （XRD）, and energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometry （EDS）. The diffraction patterns indicated that the coating essentially consisted of α-Al2O3, Fe（Cr）, and FeO-Al2O3. With an increase in the thickness of the pre-coated working layer, the coating became more smooth and compact. The transition layer played an important role in enhancing the binding between the coating and the substmte. When the pre-coated working layer was 10 mm and the pre-coated transition layer was 1 ram, a compact structure and metallurgical bonding with the substrate were obtained. Thermal shock test results indicated that the ceramic coating exhibited good thermal shock resistance when the sample was rapidly quenched from 800℃ to room temperature by plunging into water.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.51041007)the Tribology Science Fund of State Key Laboratory of Tribology (No.SKLTKF10B07)
文摘The corrosion behavior of type 1045（AISI） carbon steel（CS） in oil-water fluids was investigated by considering the surface wetting state as the breakthrough point.The surface water wetting percentage（SWWP）and corrosion weight loss of CS in different oil-water fluids were measured.The morphology and composition of the corrosion films were detected via scanning electron microscopy,electron-probe facescanning technology and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy.The results indicated that the corrosion weight loss of CS in the oil-water fluids corresponded with SWWP and that the corrosion process was influenced by the participation of oil.
基金the financial support from UCSI University through Pioneer Scientist Incentive Fund(PSIF)with project code Proj-In-FETBE-041。
文摘Carbon dioxide(CO2)is one of the commonly emitted gaseous by-products in industrial processes.While CO2 gas is the main cause to greenhouse effect,various CO2 capture technologies have been proposed and implemented to sequester the CO2 before the waste gases being released into the atmosphere.One of the mature technologies for CO2 absorption is by using amine-based solvents.In this regard,different single amine solvents or blended amine solvents have been proven for their capability to remove CO2.However,the dissolution and reaction of CO2 gas with the amine solvents turn the solution corrosive.Such phenomenon is undesired as it posts corrosion problem to the absorption column,which normally built of carbon steel material.Henceforth,understanding the behaviour of different amine-based solvents in absorbing CO2 and its subsequent impact on carbon steel corrosion is very significant.In this review article,we will outline some of the more commonly used solvents and their respective advantages and disadvantages,motivating further investigation into the corrosion tendency.Meanwhile,existing gaps in this research area are discussed for future investigation.
