Investigation of Oxide Layer Development of X6CrNiNb18-10 Stainless Steel Exposed to High-Temperature Water.

The oxide layer development of X6CrNiNb18-10 (AISI 347) during exposure to high-temperature water has been investigated. Stainless steels are known to form a dual oxide layer in corrosive environments. The secondary Fe-rich oxide layer has no significant protective effect.