Oxidation Resistance Of Oxidation

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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Oxidation is defined as an electrochemical process in which any metal or any alloy chemically combines with oxygen or oxygen containing gases at elevated temperatures [1]. After process of oxidation, new crystalline compounds called oxides are formed since the atomic diffusion limits the oxidation process rate so oxidation also can be called a diffusion-controlled process. In our study, oxidation refers to a process in which the steel reacts with air at elevated temperature. The oxidation of allots and metals is accelerated at elevated temperatures. This is commonly observed in gas turbines, I.C. engines, boilers, industrial waste incinerators, diesel engines and chemical plants. Present project work has been reported on the development of the protection measures against air oxidation. Already lots of the work have been reported regarding the same protection measures. In many of the cases the oxi...

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