The wettability and corrosion behaviour of titanium nitride by liquid steel
has been studied. Due to its thermodynamic stability and low solubility in
liquid iron, TiN has a good resistance to corrosion by liquid steel. Howev
er, its good wettability promotes adhesion to steel. Also. the effects of B
N and AlN addition to TiN on the wetting parameters and the mechanisms of t
he ceramic corrosion by liquid steel have been investigated. (C) 2001 Elsev
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