Recent research progress on the passivation and selective oxidation for the 3d-transition-metal and refractory multi-principal element alloys

Zening Wang; Yu Yan; Yuan Wu; Yi Zhang; Xinpeng Zhao; Yanjing Su; Lijie Qiao

doi:10.1038/s41529-023-00410-0

npj Materials Degradation (Nov 2023)

Recent research progress on the passivation and selective oxidation for the 3d-transition-metal and refractory multi-principal element alloys

Zening Wang,
Yu Yan,
Yuan Wu,
Yi Zhang,
Xinpeng Zhao,
Yanjing Su,
Lijie Qiao

Affiliations

Zening Wang: Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Corrosion and Protection Center, Key Laboratory for Environmental Fracture (MOE), Institute of Advanced Materials and Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing
Yu Yan: Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Corrosion and Protection Center, Key Laboratory for Environmental Fracture (MOE), Institute of Advanced Materials and Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing
Yuan Wu: State Key Laboratory for Advanced Metals and Materials, University of Science and Technology Beijing
Yi Zhang: Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Corrosion and Protection Center, Key Laboratory for Environmental Fracture (MOE), Institute of Advanced Materials and Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing
Xinpeng Zhao: Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Corrosion and Protection Center, Key Laboratory for Environmental Fracture (MOE), Institute of Advanced Materials and Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing
Yanjing Su: Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Corrosion and Protection Center, Key Laboratory for Environmental Fracture (MOE), Institute of Advanced Materials and Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing
Lijie Qiao: Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Corrosion and Protection Center, Key Laboratory for Environmental Fracture (MOE), Institute of Advanced Materials and Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41529-023-00410-0
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 7, no. 1
pp. 1 – 18

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Abstract The wide range of alloy composition controllability for multi-principal element alloys (MPEAs) may provide a great opportunity for discovering special forms of surface oxides to improve the corrosion and oxidation resistance in extreme environments. Changing the type and content of promoting passivation elements would not only change the microstructure of the alloy but also significantly affect the composition and structure of the surface passive film, resulting in a strong impact on the corrosion and oxidation resistance of the alloy. This article reviews recent research on the effects of alloying elements on the passivation properties, the contribution of each alloying element, and the synergistic effect between the elements on the passivation mechanisms and electrochemical dissolution characteristics of surface passive films that form on some MPEAs. In addition, the composition and structural characteristics of surface oxides relevant to the selective oxidation of elements are elaborated upon. Finally, several open questions and recommendations for research directions regarding the passivation and selective oxidation of MPEAs were provided to guide future exploration.

Published in npj Materials Degradation

ISSN: 2397-2106 (Online)
Publisher: Nature Portfolio
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Technology: Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering: Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials
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