MEETING THE CHALLENGE OF MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT FOR COAL COMBUSTION PLANTS

The industrial need for a sulfidation-resistant alloy in coal combusti on and conversion systems, chemical processing, petroleum refining and waste incineration is reviewed. The development of a new alloy to mee t this industrial need is described. The important metallurgical facto rs considered during the alloy development process are discussed. This paper presents the major characteristics of this new alloy with parti cular reference to its resistance to high temperature corrosion releva nt to coal combustion and gasification systems. The physical metallurg y, mechanical properties and fabricability of the alloy are also revie wed.