Reevaluating the Fundamentals of High-Temperature Oxidation and Corrosion of Materials

Welcome to GRC2025: High-Temperature Corrosion!

High-temperature oxidation and corrosion are critical factors in determining the lifetime of heat-resistant alloys. Therefore, understanding these mechanisms is key to improving the high-temperature performance of alloys and coatings. However, the degradation mechanisms of materials at elevated temperatures in various environments are highly complex. A comprehensive understanding of both the fundamental and applied aspects of these phenomena is essential for gaining a deeper grasp of these intricate mechanisms, which in turn, extends the lifetime and enhances the reliability of high-temperature materials.

The most important property of heat-resistant alloys as structural materials is their strength. The strategy for materials design to enhance high-temperature oxidation and corrosion resistance differs essentially from that used to improve mechanical performance by controlling alloy microstructure. Therefore, a thorough understanding of both high-temperature oxidation and corrosion behavior, as well as metallurgy, is essential to creating excellent high-temperature materials.

In GRC2025, we will first focus on the fundamental aspects controlling the high-temperature oxidation and corrosion behavior of alloys during the initial/transient stages, followed by those in the steady-state stage. Next, we will explore various factors affecting high-temperature corrosion in the steady-state stage. We will then consider alloy design principles and alloy protection in high-temperature corrosion environments. Finally, we will discuss the future direction of heat-resistant alloys, particularly for moving toward net-zero carbon society.

We welcome attendees at all levels of research experience from graduate student to emeritus/fellow status and all attendees are encouraged to contribute posters on their research. Scientific discussion of all relevant topics is expected during the presentation sessions, the poster sessions, and the informal meeting times throughout the week to promote exchange of ideas and to foster new research directions and collaborations. The conference will be preceded by the High Temperature Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) for graduate students and postdoctoral scientists to encourage participation of early career scientists in this field.