Corrosion aspects of compatible alloys in molten salt (FLiNaK) medium for Indian MSR program in the temperature range of 550-750 °C using electrochemical techniques

Corrosion behaviours of different alloys were evaluated in fluoride eutectic FLiNaK in the temperature range of 550-750 °C under static and dynamic conditions. Electrochemical polarization and impedance techniques were used to estimate corrosion rate. The results showed that the corrosion process was controlled by activation and in some cases by formation of passive layer. In static mode, the corrosion rates followed the order : Inconel 625 > Inconel 617 > Inconel 600 > Incoloy 800 > Ni 220 > Hastelloy N > Incoloy 800HT. In dynamic mode, Hastelloy N and Incoloy 800HT showed better corrosion resistance in comparison to other alloys. (author)