Transition metal-based high entropy alloy microfiber electrodes: Corrosion behavior and hydrogen activity

Sarac B., Zadorozhnyy V., Ivanov Y. P., Spieckermann F., Klyamkin S., Berdonosova E., ...More

CORROSION SCIENCE, vol.193, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 193
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.corsci.2021.109880
  • Journal Name: CORROSION SCIENCE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, PASCAL, Aerospace Database, Applied Science & Technology Source, Aqualine, Aquatic Science & Fisheries Abstracts (ASFA), Chemical Abstracts Core, Chimica, Communication Abstracts, Compendex, Computer & Applied Sciences, Environment Index, INSPEC, Metadex, Civil Engineering Abstracts
  • Keywords: High entropy alloy, EIS, STEM, Alkaline corrosion, Passive film, gas-solid reactions, EVOLUTION REACTION, ELECTROCATALYST, PERFORMANCE
  • Istanbul Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

This contribution reveals ultra-high corrosion resistance of high entropy alloys (HEAs), i.e. Ti20Zr20Nb15V15Hf15Ta15 of 1.85 mu m yr(-1) in alkaline environment, adverting their use for battery/fuel cell components. Formation of several nanometers passive oxide layer confirmed by scanning transmission electron microscopy accounts for corrosion resistance which increases with TiOx content. Cathodic Tafel slope of 67 mV dec(-1) and large transfer coefficient of 0.82 obtained for Ti20Zr20Nb20V20Ta20 suggest its use for hydrogen electrocatalysis. High amounts of hydrogen storage, 1.7 wt% in Ti25Zr25Nb15V15Ta20, were confirmed by gas-solid reactions. This HEA also has high corrosion resistance in acidic and saline environments ideal for coatings and surgical tools/implants.