Cracking processes

摘要

Methods for cracking hydrocarbons in reactor systems having improved resistances to carburization and coking. The reactor system comprises a steel portion having provided thereon a chromium protective layer to isolate the steel portion from hydrocarbons, applied to a thickness effective for completely isolating the steel portion from the hydrocarbon environment. The protective layer is anchored to the steel substrate through an intermediate carbide-rich, bonding layer.