Microstructural effect on the corrosion behavior of n- and p-type bismuth tellurides fabricated by induction melting

<div>Numerous efforts have been made to understand and enhance the thermoelectric properties of bismuth telluride alloys. However, limited studies have been reported to investigate the corrosion behavior of these alloys and their suitability for industrial applications. This paper examines the...

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Main Author: Farah M. El-Makaty (14157090) (author)
Other Authors: Muddasir Nawaz (17052438) (author), R.A. Shakoor (17017692) (author), Abdelmagid Hammuda (17869406) (author), Khaled M. Youssef (14157099) (author)
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description <div>Numerous efforts have been made to understand and enhance the thermoelectric properties of bismuth telluride alloys. However, limited studies have been reported to investigate the corrosion behavior of these alloys and their suitability for industrial applications. This paper examines the corrosion behavior of three different bismuth telluride alloys prepared by induction melting: pristine Bi<sub>2</sub>Te<sub>3</sub>, n-type Bi<sub>2</sub>Te<sub>2.55</sub>Se<sub>0.45</sub>, and p-type Bi<sub>0.6</sub>Sb<sub>1.4</sub>Te<sub>3</sub>. The electrochemical response of the samples is tested in 3.5 wt% NaCl solution at room temperature. Potentiodynamic polarization curves (Tafel plots) revealed that the n-type sample formed a passive layer compared to the pristine and the p-type samples, which showed pitting corrosion. The different trends observed in the samples were related to their evolved microstructures, where fingerprint-like features in the pristine and the p-type samples showed high susceptibility to pitting corrosion. In contrast, a unique needle-like microstructure of the n-type samples acted as nucleation sites for passive layer formation causing higher corrosion resistance in this sample.</div> <h2>Other Information</h2> <p>Published in: Materials Characterization<br> License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br> See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matchar.2023.112987" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matchar.2023.112987</a></p>
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spelling Microstructural effect on the corrosion behavior of n- and p-type bismuth tellurides fabricated by induction meltingFarah M. El-Makaty (14157090)Muddasir Nawaz (17052438)R.A. Shakoor (17017692)Abdelmagid Hammuda (17869406)Khaled M. Youssef (14157099)EngineeringMechanical engineeringPhysical sciencesCondensed matter physicsCorrosionInduction meltingBismuth tellurideMicrostructure<div>Numerous efforts have been made to understand and enhance the thermoelectric properties of bismuth telluride alloys. However, limited studies have been reported to investigate the corrosion behavior of these alloys and their suitability for industrial applications. This paper examines the corrosion behavior of three different bismuth telluride alloys prepared by induction melting: pristine Bi<sub>2</sub>Te<sub>3</sub>, n-type Bi<sub>2</sub>Te<sub>2.55</sub>Se<sub>0.45</sub>, and p-type Bi<sub>0.6</sub>Sb<sub>1.4</sub>Te<sub>3</sub>. The electrochemical response of the samples is tested in 3.5 wt% NaCl solution at room temperature. Potentiodynamic polarization curves (Tafel plots) revealed that the n-type sample formed a passive layer compared to the pristine and the p-type samples, which showed pitting corrosion. The different trends observed in the samples were related to their evolved microstructures, where fingerprint-like features in the pristine and the p-type samples showed high susceptibility to pitting corrosion. In contrast, a unique needle-like microstructure of the n-type samples acted as nucleation sites for passive layer formation causing higher corrosion resistance in this sample.</div> <h2>Other Information</h2> <p>Published in: Materials Characterization<br> License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br> See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matchar.2023.112987" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matchar.2023.112987</a></p>2023-08-01T00:00:00ZTextJournal contributioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontextcontribution to journal10.1016/j.matchar.2023.112987https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Microstructural_effect_on_the_corrosion_behavior_of_n-_and_p-type_bismuth_tellurides_fabricated_by_induction_melting/25107674CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/251076742023-08-01T00:00:00Z
spellingShingle Microstructural effect on the corrosion behavior of n- and p-type bismuth tellurides fabricated by induction melting
Farah M. El-Makaty (14157090)
Engineering
Mechanical engineering
Physical sciences
Condensed matter physics
Corrosion
Induction melting
Bismuth telluride
Microstructure
status_str publishedVersion
title Microstructural effect on the corrosion behavior of n- and p-type bismuth tellurides fabricated by induction melting
title_full Microstructural effect on the corrosion behavior of n- and p-type bismuth tellurides fabricated by induction melting
title_fullStr Microstructural effect on the corrosion behavior of n- and p-type bismuth tellurides fabricated by induction melting
title_full_unstemmed Microstructural effect on the corrosion behavior of n- and p-type bismuth tellurides fabricated by induction melting
title_short Microstructural effect on the corrosion behavior of n- and p-type bismuth tellurides fabricated by induction melting
title_sort Microstructural effect on the corrosion behavior of n- and p-type bismuth tellurides fabricated by induction melting
topic Engineering
Mechanical engineering
Physical sciences
Condensed matter physics
Corrosion
Induction melting
Bismuth telluride
Microstructure