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The oxidation of iron-aluminum alloys

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This paper briefly summarizes studies related to the oxidation of Fe-Al alloys. Emphasis is placed on oxide phase composition, morphology, and the development of protective α-Al2O3 scales on oxidation-resistant Fe-Al alloys both with and without ternary additions.

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Prescott, R., Graham, M.J. The oxidation of iron-aluminum alloys. Oxid Met 38, 73–87 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00665045

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