In situ synchrotron X-ray micro-tomography study of pitting corrosion in stainless steel

Seyed Ghahari, Alison Davenport, Trevor Rayment, T Suter, JP Tinnes, C Padovani, Joshua Hammons, M Stampanoni, F Marone, R Mokso

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Abstract

Pitting corrosion of stainless steel has been investigated with high-resolution in situ X-ray microtomography. The growth of pits at the tip of stainless steel pins has been observed with 3D microtomography under different conditions of applied current and cell potential. The results demonstrate how pits evolve in stainless steel, forming a characteristic "lacy" cover of perforated metal. In addition, it is shown how the shape of pits becomes modified by MnS inclusions. (C) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2684-2687
Number of pages4
JournalCorrosion Science
Volume53
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Sept 2011

Keywords

  • Stainless steel
  • Pitting corrosion

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