Book Synopsis Identification of Crevice Corrosion in the Titanium Alloy TiCode-12 in Simulated Rock Salt Brine at 150°C. [Ti-0. 3Mo-0. 8Ni]. by :
Download or read book Identification of Crevice Corrosion in the Titanium Alloy TiCode-12 in Simulated Rock Salt Brine at 150°C. [Ti-0. 3Mo-0. 8Ni]. written by and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TiCode-12 (Ti-0.3Mo-0.8Ni) is a prime corrosion-resistant material for high-level nuclear-waste containers which will be emplaced in mined geologic repositories such as those in rock salt. The crevice corrosion behavior of this alloy was investigated in simulated rock salt brine solutions at a temperature of 150°C. A distinct corrosion product with a range of interference colors was observed in a mechanically simulated crevice after two to four-weeks' exposure. Low pH accelerated the reaction rate and deaerated solutions give less corrosion than aerated ones. Also, increasing specimen size, decreasing crevice gap, and preoxidation of the cathodic area gave more voluminous corrosion products inside the crevice. High temperature did not necessarily accelerate crevice corrosion. These results are consistent with those expected from macroscopic concentration cell formation accompanied by oxygen depletion, potential drop, and acidification inside the crevice. TEM and SEM techniques were extensively utilized to identify the film formed inside the crevice at each stage of the corrosion process. Based on the study, and pH and potential measurements inside the crevice of commercially pure titanium done by other workers, a mechanism for crevice corrosion in TiCode-12 has been developed. It involves the initial formation of compact anatase crystals inside the crevice. As the macroscopic cell develops further, it is postulated that either the anatase form of TiO2 will transform to the lower oxide Ti3O5 and to the rutile form of TiO2, or titanium dissolves into the solution after the breakdown of the protective film and subsequent hydrolysis takes place to form the lower oxide and the rutile form of TiO2. The role of alloying elements (Mo and Ni) and dissolved solutes are discussed with respect to these postulations. 10 figures, 3 tables.