Effect of surface damage induced by cavitation erosion on pitting and passive behaviors of 304L stainless steel

The corrosion behavior of 304L stainless steel(SS)in 3.5wt%NaCl solution after different cavitation erosion(CE)times was mainly evaluated using electrochemical noise and potentiostatic polarization techniques.It was found that the antagonism effect resulting in the passivation and depassivation of 304L SS had significant distinctions at different CE periods.The passive behavior was predominant during the incubation period of CE where the metastable pitting initiated at the surface of 304L SS.Over the rising period of CE,the 304L SS experienced a transition from passivation to depassivation,leading to the massive growth of metastable pitting and stable pitting.The depassivation of304L SS was found to be dominant at the stable period of CE where serious localized corrosion occurred.

Cavitation erosion behavior of WC coatings on CrNiMo stainless steel by laser alloying

The WC powder was precoated on the surface of CrNiMo stainless steel and then made into an alloying layer by using the laser alloying technique. Phases in the layers were investigated by X-ray diffraction （XRD） analysis and surface morphologies after cavitation erosion were observed with the help of scanning electron microscopy （SEM）. The cavitation erosion behavior of the CrNiMo stainless steel and WC laser alloying layer in distilled water was tested with the help of ultrasonic vibration cavitation erosion equipment. The results showed that the thickness of the laser alloying layer was about 0.13 mm. The layer had a dense microstructure, metallurgically bonded to the substrate, and no crack had been found. The cavitation erosion mass loss rate of the laser alloying layer was only 2/5 that of the CrNiMo stainless steel. The layer had better cavitation resistance properties because of its metallurgical combination and the strengthening effects of the precipitate phases.

Enhanced cavitation erosion resistance of a friction stir processed high entropy alloy

Friction stir processing of an Al0.1CoCrFeNi high entropy alloy(HEA)was performed at controlled cooling conditions(ambient and liquid submerged).Microstructural and mechanical characterization of the processed and as-cast HEAs was evaluated using electron backscatter diffraction,micro-hardness testing and nanoindentation.HEA under the submerged cooling condition showed elongated grains(10μm)with fine equiaxed grains(2μm)along the boundary compared to the coarser grain(~2 mm)of as-cast HEA.The hardness showed remarkable improvements with four(submerged cooling condition)and three(ambient cooling condition)times that of as-cast HEA(HV^150).The enhanced hardness is attributed to the significant grain refinement in the processed HEAs.Cavitation erosion behavior was observed for samples using an ultrasonication method.All of the HEAs showed better cavitation erosion resistance than the stainless steel 316L.The sample processed under a submerged liquid condition showed approximately 20 and 2 times greater erosion resistance than stainless steel 316L and ascast HEA,respectively.The enhanced erosion resistances of the processed HEAs correlate to their increased hardness,resistance to plasticity,and better yield strength than the as-cast HEA.The surface of the tested samples showed nucleation and pit growth,and plastic deformation of the material followed by fatigue-controlled disintegration as the primary material removal mechanism.

Cavitation Erosion Behavior of CrMnN Duplex Stainless Steel in Distilled Water and 3% NaCl Solution

The cavitation erosion (CE) behavior of CrMnIM ferrite-austenite duplex stainless steel in distilled water and 3% NaCI solution was investigated by using a magnetostrictive-induced CE facility. The damaged surfaces were observed by scanning electron microscope (SEM). It was found that the CE resistance of CrMnN steel was higher than that of OCrl3Ni5Mo steel. The mass loss rate of CrMnN steel in distilled water was similar to that in 3% NaCI except at the early stage of CE. The failure mode of ferrite phase was brittle fracture, which had adverse effect on the resistance to CE, while the failure of austenite phase was a ductile failure in CrMnN steel. The excellent resistance to CE was related to the good mechanical properties of austenitic phase and the consumption of CE energy by plastic deformation involving slip and twinning.

Structure of Micro-nano WC-10Co4Cr Coating and Cavitation Erosion Resistance in NaCl Solution

Cavitation erosion （CE） is the predominant cause for the failure of overflow components in fluid machinery. Advanced coatings have provided an effective solution to cavitation erosion due to the rapid development of surface engineering techniques. However, the influence of coating structures on CE resistance has not been sys- tematically studied. To better understand their relationship, micro-nano and conventional WC-10Co4Cr cermet coat- ings are deposited by high velocity oxygen fuel spray- ing（HVOF）, and their microstructures are analyzed by OM, SEM and XRD. Meanwhile, characterizations of mechan- ical and electrochemical properties of the coatings are carried out, as well as the coatings＇ resistance to CE in 3.5 wt % NaC1 solution, and the cavitation mechanisms are explored. Results show that micro-nano WC-10Co4Cr coating possesses dense microstructure, excellent mechanical and electrochemical properties, with very low porosity of 0.26 4-0.07% and extraordinary fracture toughness of 5.58 4-0.51 MPa.m1/2. Moreover, the CE resistance of micro-nano coating is enhanced above 50% than conventional coating at the steady CE period in 3.5 wt % NaC1 solution. The superior CE resistance of micro- nano WC-10Co4Cr coating may originate from the unique micro-nano structure and properties, which can effectively obstruct the formation and propagation of CE crack. Thus,a new method is proposed to enhance the CE resistance of WC-10Co4Cr coating by manipulating the microstructure.

Mechanism of accelerated dissolution of mineral crystals by cavitation erosion

Cavitation,a phenomenon produced by a moving fluid,is ubiquitous in the water environment of the Earth's surface and its related mechanical action in the process of cavitation leads to the widespread erosion of rock in nature.Although the mechanical action of flowing water body that accelerates the rock mass loss and fragmentation of rock(abrasion,erosion,and etching)and other phenomena have been much studied,its acceleration of mineral crystal dissolution is rarely reported.The physical mechanism of effect is not yet clear.The cavitation bubble produced in the cavitation process is at the micron level,and its related mechanical action leading to the accumulation of rock mineral dissolution is manifested in time and space in the process of the chemical element's migration between water and rock minerals.Cavitation erosion may be one of the important driving forces for the migration of geochemical elements within the lithosphere and hydrosphere.In this paper,based on the crystal dissolution stepwave dynamic theory and the theoretical derivation and calculation of Gibbs free energy change of the mineral crystals plastic deformation which caused by the mechanical action of cavitation erosion,we give the possible mechanism of accelerating the transient dissolution of mineral crystals by cavitation erosion—the cavitation bubbles on the surface of the near crystal release the high speed micro-jet and shock wave perpendicular to the surface during the collapsing,in which the water hammer pressure produced by micro-jet at the solid–liquid interface causes instantaneous plastic deformation on the crystal surface under the condition that it is larger than the yield stress of the crystal.Under the influence of the thermal effect of the plastic deformation process and the change of Gibbs free energy(the dislocation elastic strain energy of plastic deformation on the crystal surface may be included),the local instantaneous dissolution rate of the mineral surface is accelerated.The continuous cavitation erosion eventually causes fracture and breaking of the mineral crystal,meanwhile,the Gibbs–Thomson effect may enhance the dissolution of mineral crystals more prominently.At the same time,the correctness of the mechanism is verified qualitatively by the acoustic cavitation experiment with the same erosion mechanism.

Numerical study on fatigue damage properties of cavitation erosion for rigid metal materials

Cavitation erosion is an especially destructive and complex phenomenon. To understand its basic mechanism, the fatigue process of materials during cavitation erosion was investigated by numerical simulation technology. The loading spectrum used was generated by a spark-discharged electrode. Initiation crack life and true stress amplitude was used to explain the cavitation failure period and damage mechanism. The computational results indicated that the components of different materials exhibited various fatigue lives under the same external conditions. When the groove depth was extended, the initiation crack life decreased rapidly, while the true stress amplitude was increased simultaneously. This gave an important explanation to the accelerating material loss rate during cavitation erosion. However, when the groove depth was fixed and the length varied, the fatigue life became complex, more fluctuant than that happened in depth. The results also indicate that the fatigue effect of cavitation plays an important role in contributing to the formation and propagation of characteristic pits.

Cavitation Erosion Behavior of as-Welded Cu12Mn8Al3Fe2Ni Alloy

Cavitation erosion behavior of as-welded Cu12Mn8Al3Fe2Ni alloy in 3.5% NaCl aqueous solution was studied bymagnetostrictive vibratory device for cavitation erosion. The results show that the cavitation erosion resistance ofthe as-welded Cu12Mn8Al3Fe2Ni alloy is much more superior to that of the as-cast one. The cumulative mass lossand the mass loss rate of the as-welded Cu12Mn8Al3Fe2Ni alloy are almost 1/4 that of the as-cast one. SEM analysisof eroded specimens reveals that the as-cast Cu12Mn8Al3Fe2Ni alloy is attacked more severely than the as-weldedone. Microcracks causing cavitation damage initiate at the phase boundaries.

Microstructure Changes during Cavitation Erosion for a Steel with Metastable Austenite

The characteristics of microstructure changes during cavitation erosion (CE) were investigated by the use of XRD and TEM analyses for steel (ZG0Cr13Mn8N) with metastable austenite. The results show that the microstructure of the surface layer of the specimens consists of α'-martensite, metastable austenite and a few ε-martensite before CE. CE obviously increases dislocation density and straight or planar dislocations on the surface, and induces γ->ε,ε-> α' and γ->α'-martensitic transformation.

STUDY ON THE INFLUENCES OF BUBBLY OIL ON THE CAVITATION EROSION IN JOURNAL BEARINGS OF ENGINES

A simulating experimental device for journal bearings of engines is established by use of the mechanism of ultrasonic vibration This device can make the pressure inside the oil film changed at ultrasonic frequency,which enable the specimen surface to be damaged by cavitation erosion in a comparatively short time Connecting with the bubbly oil producing device,this rig can investigate the influence of bubbly oil on the cavitation erosion Through detailed experimental research it is found that the bubbly oil decreases the cavitation erosion in journal bearings of engines This result is analyzed reasonably from mechanism of cavitation erosion.

Investigation of cavitation erosion caused by laser-induced single bubble collapse near alloy coating surface

To investigate the mechanism of cavitation erosion caused by laser-induced single bubble near the surface coating alloy coating material, we utilized a nanosecond resolution photography system based on a Q-switched Nd: YAG laser and conventional industrial camera to carefully observe the transient process of bubble collapse under different conditions. We analyzed the generation of collapse microjets and the emission of collapse shock waves and explored the cavitation erosion characteristics caused by laser-induced single bubble collapse. We discovered that even on surfaces of highly hard and corrosion-resistant alloy coatings, severe cavitation erosion occurred, and there was a phenomenon of mismatch between the cavitation erosion location and the bubble projection position. The intensity of cavitation erosion depended on the energy self-focusing effect of the collapse shockwaves. In the experiments, we also observed the self-focusing phenomenon of collapse shockwaves under different conditions. The self-focusing effect of collapse shockwaves weakened as the distance between the bubble and the material surface increased, which may be the cause of cavitation erosion induced by a laser-induced single bubble.

Corrosion and Cavitation Erosion Behaviors of Two Marine Propeller Materials in Clean and Sulfide-Polluted 3.5% NaCl Solutions

The corrosion and cavitation erosion behaviors of two main materials for ship propellers, i.e., nickel-aluminum bronze （NAB） and manganese-nickel-aluminum bronze （MAB） were investigated in a clean and sulfide-polluted 3.5% NaCl solutions. The presence of sulfide increased the corrosion damage of both NAB and MAB by rendering the corrosion product film thicker, more porous and less protective. For MAB, the formation of Fe oxides/sulfides within the corrosion product film may reduce the film compactness and responsible for the lower corrosion resistance, compared with NAB. The presence of sulfide caused the occurrence of more severe corrosion on the surface and therefore further enhanced the cavitation erosion damage. Compared with the result in the clean solution, the cavitation-erosion mass loss rate was raised by a factor of about 11.88% for MAB, and 58.6% for NAB. For NAB, the mechanical erosion dominated the damage in the clean solution, while the cavitation erosion synergy made a significant contribution to the overall damage in the sulfide-polluted solution. For MAB, it was the mechanical damage that contributed mainly to the cavitation erosion damage in both solutions. The exfoliation of large-sized κ phase and the cleavage rupture of β phases resulted in lower cavitation erosion resistance of MAB, compared with NAB.

Effect of microstructure evolution of Ti6Al4V alloy on its cavitation erosion and corrosion resistance in artificial seawater

The investigate about the effect of the microstructure of Ti6Al4V alloy on its cavitation erosion and corrosion properties in marine can provide the key basis for the application.On the basis of as-received Ti6Al4V(TC4)alloy,FC-TC4 and AC-TC4 alloys were prepared by heat treatment with the cooling method of a furnace and atmospheric environment,respectively.Then the microstructure evolutions of three samples were scrutinized and the effect of microstructure on their cavitation erosion and corrosion resistance was explored.The results showed that more recrystallized grains formed as well as its content of α grains and high-angle grain boundaries increased in AC-TC4 alloy.To FC-TC4 alloy,there was obvious grain growth apart from recrystallization.Moreover,many nanotwins of Ti V and Ti Al_(3)were formed separately in FC-TC4 and AC-TC4 alloys due to the dislocation migration during heat treatment.The microstructure evolution led the hardness and elastic modulus of AC-TC4 alloy were the best,followed by FC-TC4 alloy,that of TC4 were the worst.Similarly,passivating ability of AC-TC4 alloy was the best among three samples because of its microstructure.Although cracks extended along the grain boundaries under the action of continual cavitation erosion,the passivation film formed by TiO_(2) and Al_(2)O_(3) would enhance their resistance to further corrosion and cavitation erosion in artificial seawater.

Cavitation Erosion Corrosion Behaviour of Manganese-nickel-aluminum Bronze in Comparison with Manganese-brass

The cavitation erosion corrosion behaviour of ZQMn12-8-3-2 manganese-nickel-aluminum bronze and ZHMn55- 3-1 manganese-brass was investigated by mass loss, electrochemical measurements （polarization curves and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy） and the cavitation damaged surfaces were observed by scanning electron microscopy （SEM）. The results showed that ZQMn12-8-3-2 had better cavitation erosion resistance than ZHMn55-3-1. After the cavitation erosion for 6 h, the cumulative mass loss of ZQMn12-8-3-2 was about 1/3 that of ZHMn55-3-1. The corrosion current density of ZQMn12-8-3-2 was less than that of ZHMn55-3-1 under both static and cavitaiton condition. The free-corrosion potentials of ZQMn12-8-3-2 and ZHMn55-3-1 were all shifted in positive direction under cavitation condition compared to static condition. In the total cumulative mass loss under cavitation condition, the pure erosion played a key role for the two tested materials （74% for ZHMn55-3-1 and 60% for ZQMn12-8-3-2）, and the total synergism between corrosion and erosion of ZQMn12-8-3-2 （39%） was larger than that of ZHMn55-3-1 （23%）. The high cavitation erosion resistance of ZQMn12-8-3-2 was mainly attributed to its lower stacking fault energy （SFE）, the higher microhardness and work-hardening ability as well as the favorable propagation of cavitation cracks for ZQMn12-8-3-2, i.e., parallel to the surface rather than perpendicular to the surface for ZHMn55-3-1.

Corrosion and Cavitation Erosion Behaviours of Cast Nickel Aluminium Bronze in 3.5% NaCl Solution with Different Sulphide Concentrations

The effect of sulphide(Na2S)concentration(SC)on the corrosion and cavitation erosion behaviours of a cast nickel aluminium bronze(NAB)in 3.5% NaCl solution is investigated in this study.The results show that when the SC exceeds 50 ppm,the hydrogen evolution reaction dominates the cathodic process,and a limiting current region appears in the anodic branch of the polarisation curve due to the formation of a copper sulphide film,which is a diffusion-controlled process.After longterm immersion,the increased mass loss rate of NAB with the sulphide additions of 20 and 50 ppm is attributed to the less protective films,which contains a mixture of copper oxides and sulphides.Moreover,NAB undergoes severe localised corrosion(selective phase corrosion,SPC)at the β’phases and eutectoid microstructureα+κⅢ.By comparison,NAB undergoes general corrosion and a copper sulphide film is formed in 100 and 200 ppm sulphide solutions.Cavitation erosion greatly increases the corrosion rate of NAB in all solutions and causes a negative potential shift in 3.5%NaCl solution due to the film destruction.However,a positive potential shift occurs in the solutions with SC higher than 50 ppm due to the accelerated mass transfer of the cathodic process.The cavitation erosion mass loss rate of NAB increases with the increase of SC.The occurrence of severe SPC decreases the phase boundary cohesion and causes brittle fracture under the cavitation impact.The corrosion-enhanced erosion is the most predominant factor for the cavitation erosion damage when the SC exceeds 50 ppm.

Laser cladding of NiCrSiB on Monel 400 to enhance cavitation erosion and corrosion resistance

NiCrSiB modified layer was synthesized on Monel 400 by laser cladding,aiming at improving cavitation erosion and corrosion resistance.The microstructure,chemical composition,phase constituents and microhardness were investigated using scanning electron microscope(SEM),energy-dispersive spectrometer(EDS),X-ray diffractometry(XRD) and microhardness tester.The cavitation erosion and corrosion behaviors of the modified layer were also evaluated using an ultrasonic vibrator and potentiodynamic polarization measurement,respectively.Experimental results show that by varying the laser fluence,a hard NiCrSiB modified layer with little airholes,cracks or other defects could be obtained.NiCrSiB modified layer is ~1.1 mm in thickness.The microstructure of the modified layer exhibits cellular dendrite,flake-like dendrite and multiple eutectic phase.The modified layer is mainly composed of γ-Ni solid solution,chromium carbide(Cr_(7)C_(3)and Cr_(23)C_(6)) and Ni_(3)B.The microhardness of the modified layer is ~6.8 times that of Monel 400 substrate.Both the cavitation erosion and corrosion resistance of the modified layer are improved.In the cavitation erosion test,the cumulative erosion loss and erosion loss rate of the modified layer are one order of magnitude lower than that of the substrate.In the electrochemical corrosion test,the corrosion potentials of the substrate and the modified layer are similar.The corrosion current densities of the substrate and the modified layer are 11.12 and 1.95 μA·cm^(-2),respectively.By comparing their corrosion current densities,the corrosion resistance of the modified layer is about 5.7 times that of the substrate.

Effect of annealing treatment on microstructures,mechanical properties and cavitation erosion performance of high velocity oxy-fuel sprayed NiCoCrAlYTa coating

The mechanical parts serving in the marine environment are up against the dual damage of corrosion and cavitation erosion,so the Ni Co Cr Al YTa coating with excellent corrosion resistance is successfully prepared by high velocity oxy-fuel(HVOF)sprayed technology to protect the equipment from deterioration.The chemical composition and mechanical properties as well as the microstructure evolution of the coating before and after annealing treatment are studied.At the same time,the influence of annealing treatment on the corrosion and cavitation erosion behaviors of the coating is investigated,as well.The NiCoCrAlYTa coating mainly containsγ-Ni,β-Ni Al,andγ’-Ni3Al phases.During the deposition,the microcrystals or incomplete crystals generate in the interior of the coating because of the large temperature difference and impact force.Meanwhile,there is twin crystal structure in the as-spayed coating.After annealing treatment,the growth of grains and the segregation of reactive elements improve interface strength and inhibit the formation of micro-defects in the coating.The annealing temperature is of significance to the microstructure,mechanical properties,anti-corrosion and cavitation erosion resistance of the coating.This study provides a combined approach toward improving the corrosion and cavitation erosion resistance of NiCoCrAlYTa coatings.

Cavitation erosion resistance of 316L stainless steel fabricated using selective laser melting

Cavitation erosion degrades the performance and reliability of hydraulic machinery.Selective laser melting(SLM)is a type of metal additive manufacturing technology that can fabricate metal parts directly and provide lightweight design in various industrial applications.However,the cavitation erosion behaviors of SLM-fabricated parts have rarely been studied.In this study,SLM 316L stainless steel samples were fabricated via SLM technology considering the scanning strategy,scanning speed,laser power,and build orientation.The effect of the process parameters on the cavitation erosion resistance of the SLM-fabricated 316L stainless steel samples was illustrated using an ultrasonic vibratory cavitation system.The mass loss and surface topography were employed to evaluate the surface cavitation damage of the SLM-fabricated 316L stainless steel samples after the cavitation test.The cavitation damage mechanism of the SLM-fabricated samples was discussed.The results show that the degree of cavitation damage of the sample fabricated via SLM with a few defects,anisotropic build direction,and columnar microstructure is significantly decreased.Defects such as pores,which are attributed to low laser power and high scanning speed,may severely aggravate the cavitation damage of the SLM-fabricated samples.The sample fabricated via SLM with a low laser power and exposure time exhibited the highest porosity and poor cavitation erosion resistance.The cellular structures are more prone to cavitation damage compared with the columnar structures.A sample with a high density of grain boundaries will severely suffer cavitation damage.

Corrosion and cavitation erosion resistance enhancement of cast Ni–Al bronze by laser surface melting

Laser surface melting (LSM) was applied on a cast Ni–Al bronze (NAB), which was a crucial material for marine ship propellers. A 720 μm-thick LSM layer with fine equiaxed and dendritic microstructures was obtained. After immersion for 30 days, the corrosion rate of cast NAB was reduced by 25% after LSM. Preferential corrosion occurred and deep corrosion pits appeared at α + κIII microstructure for the cast NAB. LSM NAB underwent general corrosion, and a much more protective film formed on the surface because of the homogenized microstructure. The mass loss of the cast NAB was approximately 2.1 times larger than that of LSM NAB after cavitation erosion (CE) in 3.5 wt.% NaCl solution for 5 h. For the two materials, the mechanical impact effect was dominantly responsible for CE damage. Therefore, the improved hardness and homogenized microstructure contributed to the improved CE resistance of LSM NAB. CE destructed the film, shifted the open circuit potential toward a more negative value, and raised the current density by an order of magnitude. Corrosion at the cast eutectoid microstructure and the dendrites of LSM NAB facilitates the degradation under the cavitation attack. CE-corrosion synergy was largely caused by corrosion-enhanced-CE.

Microstructure and cavitation erosion behavior of sputtered NiCrAlTi coatings with and without N incorporations

The NiCrAlTi coatings free of N and with N incorporations were deposited on austenitic stainless steel304 L by magnetron sputtering in Ar and in gas mixture of Ar and N2,respectively.The N incorporated in the coatings existed as nitride precipitates(from^3 vol.%to^17 vol.%)after vacuum annealing.All the NiCrAlTi coatings,whatever free of N or with N incorporations,exhibited better resistance against cavitation erosion than ion plating Ti N coating and the substrate 304 L in ultrasonic cavitation tests.The NiCrAlTi coating free of N incorporation presents superior cavitation erosion resistance.However,the nitrogen incorporation within the NiCrAlTi coatings showed negative effects on the resistance against cavitation erosion.