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High-Temperature Oxidation of Metals: Mechanisms, Pilling-Bedworth Ratio, and Protective Coatings

Technical guide to high-temperature oxidation. Covers oxide growth kinetics, Pilling-Bedworth ratio, protective vs non-protective scales, and MCrAlY coating systems for turbine alloys.