The development of new materials has been an ongoing pursuit for centuries, and the recent advances in microstructure evolution of oxide Fe-Cr based alloys have been no exception. These alloys have been shown to be highly resistant to corrosion, oxidation, and wear, making them ideal for use in a variety of industrial applications. Researchers at the National Institute of Materials Science (NIMS) in Japan have developed a new method for controlling the microstructure of these alloys. This method involves the use of high-temperature annealing and oxidation, which can be used to modify the surface chemistry and morphology of the alloys. The results of this study show that the microstructure evolution of oxide Fe-Cr based alloys can be precisely controlled, which could lead to improved performance and durability in a variety of applications.

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source: Phys.org