Oxide dispersion strengthened FeCrAl alloys are of great interest for fossil energy applications because
of their superior oxidation and creep resistance at very high temperature (1200ºC). The durability of
these alloys in air is known to depend on two critical parameters: the total Al reservoir and the rate at
which Al is consumed because of oxidation. Two ODS FeCrAl alloys have been thermally cycled at T >
1100ºC in industrially relevant atmospheres rich in H2O and CO2. The effect of the environment on the
onset of breakaway oxidation was assessed, and lifetime models were adjusted according to each
specific atmosphere.
Key words: Cyclic oxidation, humid air, CO2, EPMA, lifetime model