The short-term reaction of Ni-36Al (at. %) and Ni-36Al-5Cr alloys with Na2SO4 in O2-0.1 % SO2 at 700 °C was studied by SEM and TEM. Local failure of the protective scale on NiAl led to nodule development via internal oxidation. Conversely, NiAlCr underwent a uniform attack involving internal sulfidation, porous scale growth, and NiO and Al2O3 dissolution into the sulfate. The roles of gas and sulfate compositions were studied by comparing exposures to Na2SO4, Na2SO4-MgSO4 and Na2SO4-Cr2O3 deposits in air and O2-0.1 % SO2. The effect of Cr in preventing passivation during early-stage exposure was associated with a coupled dissolution of NiO and Cr2O3.
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