Effect of water chemistry on the oxide film on Alloy 690 during simulated hot functional testing of a pressurised water reactor

Iva Betova, Martin Bojinov (Corresponding Author), Vasil Karastoyanov, Petri Kinnunen, Timo Saario

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    Abstract

    Electrochemical impedance spectroscopic measurements to follow the oxidation of Alloy 690 in high-temperature water environments simulating hot functional test (HFT) chemistries are presented and discussed. The thickness and in-depth composition of the formed oxides is estimated by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Kinetic and transport parameters of the oxidation process are estimated by quantitative comparison of the results with the mixed-conduction model for oxide films. Based on the influence of LiOH and H3BO3 concentrations on the parameter values, conclusions for the relationship between HFT water chemistry and the electrical and electrochemical properties of the passive layer on reactor coolant circuit surfaces are drawn.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)20-32
    JournalCorrosion Science
    Volume58
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2012
    MoE publication typeA1 Journal article-refereed

    Keywords

    • Alloy
    • nickel
    • EIS
    • modelling studies
    • XPS
    • reactor conditions
    • stress corrosion cracking

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