Fig. 8: Schematic diagram of the microstructure evolution of 37Mn5 steels after oxidation in kerosene atmosphere at 700 °C. | npj Materials Degradation

Fig. 8: Schematic diagram of the microstructure evolution of 37Mn5 steels after oxidation in kerosene atmosphere at 700 °C.

From: Influence of fuel combustion on the corrosion behavior of pipeline steels in fire flooding technology

Fig. 8

a Incomplete combustion of carbon exist in oxide scale after combustion in kerosene. b Reduction reactions in Fe2O3 and Fe3O4, where FeO dissolve out. c As the oxidation proceed, a loose surface induced by the reduction with Carbon. d Accelerate mode of water vapor on the growth of iron.

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