Cyclic Oxidation Resistance of Co-10Cr-5Al-0.3Y Alloy at 800 oc

Abstract

The cyclic oxidation behavior of Co-10Cr-5Al alloys with and without 0.3 at% Y doped in atmosphere at 800oC was investigated. The addition of 0.3 at.% Y increased the oxidation rate of the alloy and changed the oxidation mechanism. The scales grown the alloys with and without Y were both composed of an outer Co2O3layer and an inner complex layer of Al2O3, Co2O3and Cr2O3, except that the addition of 0.3 at% Y enhanced the adhesion of the scale. 0.3 at% Y agglomerated in local zone which accelerated the oxidation rate and was not conductive to the oxidation process of the Co-10Cr-5Al alloy.