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Cyclic oxidation response of multiphase niobium-based alloys

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Cyclic oxidation tests were performed on multiphase Nb-based alloys containing silicide, Laves, and Nb solid solution phases. In particular, the oxidation resistance of six alloys with various compositions (Nb, Ti, Hf, Cr, Ge, and Si) and microstructures was characterized by thermal cycling from ambient temperature to a peak temperature that ranges from 900 °C to 1400 °C. Weight change data were obtained and the corresponding spalled oxides were collected and identified by X-ray diffraction. The results indicated that Nb-based alloys formed a mixture of CrNbO4, Nb2O5, and Nb2O5 · TiO2, with possibly small amounts of SiO2 or GeO2. The oxidation resistance was improved when CrNbO4 formed instead of Nb2O5 and Nb2O5 · TiO2. These results were used to assess the influence of microstructure and composition on the oxidation resistance of multiphase Nb-based alloys.

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Chan, K.S. Cyclic oxidation response of multiphase niobium-based alloys. Metall Mater Trans A 35, 589–597 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11661-004-0370-7

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