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Phase-field model of oxidation: Equilibrium.

Q C Sherman1, P W Voorhees1

  • 1Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, USA.

Physical Review. E
|April 19, 2017
PubMed
Summary

This study introduces a phase-field model for thin oxide films, revealing they remain charged due to limited electrostatic screening. This finding impacts understanding corrosion resistance in alloys.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Computational Modeling

Background:

  • Corrosion-resistant alloys rely on protective oxide films.
  • Understanding charge behavior in ultra-thin oxides is crucial for predicting alloy performance.
  • Traditional models assume charge neutrality, which breaks down at the nanoscale.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a phase-field model for oxide films below the Debye length.
  • To investigate charge and defect distributions in these ultra-thin oxide films.
  • To explore the influence of gas-oxide interface conditions on film properties.

Main Methods:

  • Formulation of a phase-field model for oxide films.
  • Validation against sharp interface Gouy-Chapman model in the Wagner limit.
  • Phase-field simulations of charge and defect profiles.

Main Results:

  • Equilibrium oxide films below the Wagner limit exhibit bulk charge due to insufficient electrostatic screening.
  • Defect and charge profiles are sensitive to the presence of oxygen adatoms at the gas-oxide interface.
  • The Fermi level within the oxide increases with decreasing film thickness, enhancing oxygen reduction driving force.

Conclusions:

  • Phase-field modeling provides critical insights into non-neutral oxide behavior at the nanoscale.
  • Film thickness and interface conditions significantly alter charge distribution and electrochemical driving forces.
  • This work advances the understanding of corrosion mechanisms in advanced alloys.

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