The Influence of Microstructure on Oxidation Rate Of V–Cr–Ta–Zr Alloy During Its Chemical-Heat Treatment

Abstract

Using the methods of scanning (electron backscatter diffraction) and transmission electron microscopy, an investigation of the influence of microstructure of a V–Cr–Ta–Zr alloy on the rate of surface oxide scale formation in the course of its chemical-heat treatment using oxidation in air is performed. It is shown that a preliminary plastic deformation, ensuring a multiple increase in the density of dislocations and misorientation boundaries, results in a 10% thicker surface oxide layer and a respective increase in the concentration of oxygen in the alloy during the final stage of its chemical-heat treatment. The role of this factor in developing the chemical-heat treatment regimes is discussed.