Evaluation of Passive Films on 17-7PH and 410 Stainless Steel Exposed to NaCl Solution

This work covers the formation of a passive state for two different alloys used in the aeronautical industry. The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of passivation treatments on 17-7PH and 410 SS (stainless steel) samples, specifically when performed with citric and nitric acid so...

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Main Authors: Martínez Aparicio, Brisa Selene, Gaona Tiburcio, Citlalli, Almeraya Calderón, Facundo, Goldsberry, Reece, Castaneda, Homero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Molecular Diversity Preservation International 2024
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Online Access:http://eprints.uanl.mx/27948/1/materials-17-04060.pdf
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Summary:This work covers the formation of a passive state for two different alloys used in the aeronautical industry. The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of passivation treatments on 17-7PH and 410 SS (stainless steel) samples, specifically when performed with citric and nitric acid solutions at 49 °C using an immersion time of 90 min and subsequent exposure in 3.5 wt.% NaCl solution. Employing the cyclic potentiodynamic polarization (CPP) technique, the corrosion properties of the passivated material were evaluated according to the ASTM G65-11 standard. A microstructural analysis was performed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The passivated layer was characterized via X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. In the results, the CPP curves showed positive hysteresis, indicating pitting localized corrosion, and 17-7PH steel passivated at 49 °C for 90 min in citric acid exhibited lower corrosion rate values equivalent to ×10−3 mm/year.