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Abstract

The mechanism and kinetics of oxidation of Inconel 617 and 625 alloys in air atmosphere were investigated. Materials were examined by the thermogravimetric method. The X-ray diffraction spectrometer (XRD) was used to observation change in chemical composition the oxide scales of Inconel alloys specimens. Oxidation kinetics was determined from weight-change measurements. The surface and microstructure of the sample were observed in an optical microscope (OM) and a scanning electron microscope (SEM). The results showed that the oxide scales of the alloys were compact and continuous. The layer were contained as the outer of Cr2O3, and the internal of NiCr2O4 spinel, NiO and other oxides. Oxides’ scales with good adherence were formed on the surface of alloys. The kinetics and thermodynamic parameters of oxides formation were calculated and discussed for both alloys.

Key words

Inconel alloys, Thermogravimetric analysis, Thermodynamic parameters, Parabolic rate constants, Activation energy

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