Low‐alloy Steels for Boilers: Part I

Abstract

Introduction The behaviour of metals at elevated temperatures in an oxygen atmosphere depends upon the protection afforded to the metal by the oxide film. Highly reactive metals such as sodium and potassium form discontinuous oxide films that provide no protection, and consequently oxidation proceeds according to a linear law—the reactive aluminium forms a protective film, but its application is limited by its low melting point. Metals like gold and platinum are inert in oxygen, but their high cost precludes their use for most high temperature engineering applications. Thus, the major part of this branch of industry is dependent on iron and iron‐base alloys for its material requirements.

Citation

Smith, C.A. (1981), "Low‐alloy Steels for Boilers: Part I", Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, Vol. 28 No. 12, pp. 14-15. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb007181