The catalytic response and durability of noble metal coatings were studied by measuring the corrosion potentials in 288°C water containing oxygen and hydrogen. Catalytic surfaces were created on stainless steel by in-situ exposure to 288°C water containing dissolved noble metals. Auger electron microscopy (AES) data showed a noble metal
concentration of about 2-3 at. % on the surface and to a depth of about...
Key words: corrosion potential, catalytic property, 304 SS, noble metals, high temperature water, boiling water reactor.