Four different types of slurry coatings namely CASS, ALCP, Borax, and BLCP were developed to improve high temperature resistance of an alloy steel containing 0.33%C, 0.28%Si, 0.38% Mn, 1.355%Mo, and 2.9% Ni (all wt %). Coated samples were oxidized in air at temperatures of 700, 900, and 1100 °C. Oxidation kinetics of the coated samples were evaluated and plots of kp vs 1/T or coated samples were compared with that of bare steel. Results indicate that samples coated with CASS
performed better than the other three types of coatings in temperature range of 700-900 °C for up to 10 hours. Formation of Na2Al2O4 on scale surface and a Si-rich phase in the body of scale is believed to
reduce the oxidation rate of the alloy steel. Samples coated with Borax were resistive to high temperature oxidation up to 900 °C only. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS), and X-ray Diffraction (XRD) analysis were performed and results are presented.
Keywords: A. steel, B. SEM, B.XRD, C. high temperature corrosion, C. oxidation