OXIDATION BEHAVIOUR OF HIGH Cr CAST IRON

The oxidation behaviour of high Cr Cast iron was investigated at 950 and 800℃ in termsof Cr content in matrix and the amount of carbide.The morphology and types of oxidefilms and the microstructure of subsurface were also examined.The main conclusionsare:1)The original chromium content in the matrix determines the type of oxide filmand it is an important factor for the oxidation resistance of high chromium cast iron;2)The oxidation resistance improves with increasing carbide content at 950℃ because ofthe decomposition of the carbide,while the decompsition of the carbide do not take placeat 800℃ so the oxidation resisteance do not improve with increasing carbide volume.