Preliminary Evaluation of Nickel Silicide (NiSi12-wt%) Laser Cladding for Enhancing Microhardness and Corrosion Resistance of S355 Steel
S355 construction steel, a commonly used mild steel due to its exceptional strength, is prone to environmental degradation, especially pitting corrosion in highly corrosive marine environments. To address this vulnerability, applying a surface layer of nickel silicide (NiSi) cladding on such compone...
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| description | S355 construction steel, a commonly used mild steel due to its exceptional strength, is prone to environmental degradation, especially pitting corrosion in highly corrosive marine environments. To address this vulnerability, applying a surface layer of nickel silicide (NiSi) cladding on such components could offer a solution, given that NiSi-based alloys are known for their high corrosion resistance and exceptional mechanical properties. Thus, the present study has investigated the corrosion resistance and microhardness of the NiSi12-wt% cladding deposited onto substrates of S355 steel using laser metal deposition. An accelerated ASTM G48 corrosion test and a Vickers microhardness test were conducted in a solution of 6% ferric chloride (FeCl<sub>3</sub>) solution at room and elevated temperatures to represent marine environments, with uncladded sheet substrates exposed to the same test environments as a reference. All exposed S355 steel samples, with and without cladding, underwent microhardness testing and were characterized using light optical microscopy (LOM) and low-voltage field emission scanning electron microscopy (LVFESEM). The findings indicate that the NiSi12-wt% cladding significantly enhances the corrosion resistance and mechanical properties of the S355 steel samples, showcasing its potential for use in marine and industrial environments where corrosion and mechanical wear are expected. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d13a0bd0405445b3b661ff2dee5c21d92024-12-27T14:39:56ZengMDPI AGMetals2075-47012024-12-011412138910.3390/met14121389Preliminary Evaluation of Nickel Silicide (NiSi12-wt%) Laser Cladding for Enhancing Microhardness and Corrosion Resistance of S355 SteelMohammad Ibrahim0Christopher Hulme1Geir Grasmo2Ragnhild E. Aune3Department of Engineering Sciences, University of Agder (UiA), 4879 Grimstad, NorwayDepartment of Materials Science and Engineering, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, 100 44 Stockholm, SwedenDepartment of Engineering Sciences, University of Agder (UiA), 4879 Grimstad, NorwayDepartment of Engineering Sciences, University of Agder (UiA), 4879 Grimstad, NorwayS355 construction steel, a commonly used mild steel due to its exceptional strength, is prone to environmental degradation, especially pitting corrosion in highly corrosive marine environments. To address this vulnerability, applying a surface layer of nickel silicide (NiSi) cladding on such components could offer a solution, given that NiSi-based alloys are known for their high corrosion resistance and exceptional mechanical properties. Thus, the present study has investigated the corrosion resistance and microhardness of the NiSi12-wt% cladding deposited onto substrates of S355 steel using laser metal deposition. An accelerated ASTM G48 corrosion test and a Vickers microhardness test were conducted in a solution of 6% ferric chloride (FeCl<sub>3</sub>) solution at room and elevated temperatures to represent marine environments, with uncladded sheet substrates exposed to the same test environments as a reference. All exposed S355 steel samples, with and without cladding, underwent microhardness testing and were characterized using light optical microscopy (LOM) and low-voltage field emission scanning electron microscopy (LVFESEM). The findings indicate that the NiSi12-wt% cladding significantly enhances the corrosion resistance and mechanical properties of the S355 steel samples, showcasing its potential for use in marine and industrial environments where corrosion and mechanical wear are expected.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/14/12/1389nickel silicidesurface engineeringcorrosion behaviorASTM G48laser surface modification |
| spellingShingle | Mohammad Ibrahim Christopher Hulme Geir Grasmo Ragnhild E. Aune Preliminary Evaluation of Nickel Silicide (NiSi12-wt%) Laser Cladding for Enhancing Microhardness and Corrosion Resistance of S355 Steel Metals nickel silicide surface engineering corrosion behavior ASTM G48 laser surface modification |
| title | Preliminary Evaluation of Nickel Silicide (NiSi12-wt%) Laser Cladding for Enhancing Microhardness and Corrosion Resistance of S355 Steel |
| title_full | Preliminary Evaluation of Nickel Silicide (NiSi12-wt%) Laser Cladding for Enhancing Microhardness and Corrosion Resistance of S355 Steel |
| title_fullStr | Preliminary Evaluation of Nickel Silicide (NiSi12-wt%) Laser Cladding for Enhancing Microhardness and Corrosion Resistance of S355 Steel |
| title_full_unstemmed | Preliminary Evaluation of Nickel Silicide (NiSi12-wt%) Laser Cladding for Enhancing Microhardness and Corrosion Resistance of S355 Steel |
| title_short | Preliminary Evaluation of Nickel Silicide (NiSi12-wt%) Laser Cladding for Enhancing Microhardness and Corrosion Resistance of S355 Steel |
| title_sort | preliminary evaluation of nickel silicide nisi12 wt laser cladding for enhancing microhardness and corrosion resistance of s355 steel |
| topic | nickel silicide surface engineering corrosion behavior ASTM G48 laser surface modification |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/14/12/1389 |
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