Influence of Chromium Addition on the High-Temperature Oxidation Performance of Nickel-Iron Alloys: First-Principles Study and Experiment
摘要
In this study, to investigate the influence of chromium on the oxidation kinetics of Ni–Fe alloys at high temperatures, isothermal oxidation tests were performed at 800°C through thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The phase composition and microstructure of the oxidized samples were analyzed through scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD), respectively. The adsorption characteristics of oxygen atoms and the density of states (DOS) of the oxidation products were analyzed by first-principles density functional theory calculations. The results revealed that oxygen atoms preferentially adsorb at the bridge site of the (Cr)FeNi3 (001) surface and at the hollow site of the FeNi3 (001) surface. Furthermore, oxygen atom adsorption at the FeNi3/Cr3C2 interface exhibited comparable stability, which may facilitate the formation of a dense oxide film in adjacent areas, thereby inhibiting further oxidation of the material. Additionally, the oxidation kinetics of the Ni–Fe–Cr alloy at 800°C approximately followed a parabolic law. The enhanced oxidation resistance of this alloy can be mainly attributed to the formation of protective oxides such as Cr2O3 and NiCr2O4 within its oxide layer. This study provides theoretical insights for improving the high-temperature oxidation resistance of Ni–Fe alloys.