Experimental Study and AIMD Simulations on the High-Temperature Corrosion Behavior of Austenitic Stainless Steel in Atmospheres Containing PH3 and H2S
摘要
Phosphorus tail gas is extremely corrosive as combustion gas. In this work, the corrosion behavior of three austenitic materials was first studied in a simulated atmosphere (PH3–H2S–O2) of phosphorus tail gas after initial purification. The corrosion behavior was further explored using ab initio molecular dynamics simulations. Analysis indicated that severe corrosion occurred under oxygen-free conditions, wherein the deep diffusion of S into the substrate played a critical role in sustaining the corrosion process. The enrichment of P was determined by the presence of surface Ni. The presence of oxygen significantly enhanced corrosion resistance by inhibiting PH3 and H2S dissociation and promoting the formation of chromium-rich oxides, such as Cr2O3 and MnCr2O4, with this improvement increasing as chromium content rose. However, when Cr content fell below 17 wt%, the material surface tended to form (Fe, Cr)3O4 pits or clusters with poor protective properties.