High-flux photodegradation of solar materials: Stainless steel

A. Mesarwi, Y. Sun and A. Ignatiev

Energy, 1987, vol. 12, issue 3, 269-275

Abstract: The high-flux (≳ 1 MW/m2), elevated temperature (≳ 400 °C) stability of types 304 and 410 stainless steel has been investigated by the application of surface-sensitive probes. Significant photo-enhancement of the oxidation of the stainless steel has been observed with measured oxide thicknesses up to 1000% greater for high-flux irradiated samples than (i.r.) oven-heated samples. Photo-induced reduction of the protective Cr2O3 surface oxide is believed to be a significant cause of the photo-enhanced oxidation.

Date: 1987
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DOI: 10.1016/0360-5442(87)90085-5

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