Enhancement of cavitation erosion resistance of 316 L stainless steel by adding molybdenum

The influence of Mo on ultrasonic cavitation erosion of 316 L stainless steel in 3.5% NaCl solution were investigated using an ultrasonic cavitation erosion (CE) facility. The morphologies of specimen after cavitation erosion were observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results showed th...

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Published in:Ultrasonics sonochemistry 2017-03, Vol.35 (Pt A), p.375-381
Main Authors: Li, D.G., Chen, D.R., Liang, P.
Format: Article
Language:English
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316 L stainless steel
Cavitation erosion
Energy band bending
Molybdenum
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Summary:The influence of Mo on ultrasonic cavitation erosion of 316 L stainless steel in 3.5% NaCl solution were investigated using an ultrasonic cavitation erosion (CE) facility. The morphologies of specimen after cavitation erosion were observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results showed that the addition of Mo can sharply decrease the mean depth of erosion (MDE) of 316 L SS, implying the increased resistance of cavitation erosion. In order to better understanding the influence of Mo on the cavitation erosion of 316 L SS, the semi-conductive property of passive films on 316 L SS containing different concentrations of Mo were studied by Mott-Schottky plot. Based on Mott-Schottky results and semiconductor physics, a physical model was proposed to explain the effect mechanism of Mo on cavitation erosion of 316 L SS.
ISSN:1350-4177
1873-2828
DOI:10.1016/j.ultsonch.2016.10.015