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Forming continuous alumina scales to protect superalloys

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The development of continuous Al2O3 scales on alloys via selective oxidation is an extremely effective approach to obtain high-temperature oxidation resistance. Depending on the alloy system, it may be necessary to optimize the selective oxidation process. For all alloy systems, improvements in oxidation resistance can be obtained by optimizing the type and concentrations of reactive elements and by controlling the concentration of sulfur.

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    N. Birks Ph.D. (professor, member of TMS), G. H. Meier Ph.D. (professor, member of TMS) & F. S. Pettit Ph.D. (professor, member of TMS)

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Birks, N., Meier, G.H. & Pettit, F.S. Forming continuous alumina scales to protect superalloys. JOM 46, 42–46 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03222664

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