Corrosion Behaviors of Heat-Resisting Alloys in High Temperature Carbon Dioxide

The supercritical carbon dioxide Brayton cycle is a promising power conversion option for green energies, such as solar power and nuclear reactors. The material challenge is a tremendous obstacle for the reliable operation of such a cycle system. A large body of research indicates that high-temperature corrosion of heat-resisting alloys by CO₂ results in severe oxidation and, in many cases, concurrent internal carburization. This paper mainly reviews the oxidation behavior, carburization behavior and stress corrosion behavior of heat-resisting alloys in high temperature CO₂. Specifically, the main factors affecting the oxidation behavior of heat-resistant alloys, such as environmental parameters, surface condition and gaseous impurity, are discussed. Then, carburization is explored, especially the driving force of carburization and the consequences of carburization. Subsequently, the effects of the environmental parameters, alloy type and different oxide layers on the carburizing behavior are comprehensively reviewed. Finally, the effects of corrosion on the mechanical behavior and stress corrosion cracking behavior of heat-resisting alloys are also summarized. The corrosion performances of heat-resisting alloys in high temperature CO₂ are systematically analyzed, and new scopes are proposed for future material research. The information provided in this work is valuable for the development of structural material for the supercritical carbon dioxide Brayton cycle.