Ambient temperature stress-corrosion cracking of sensitized stainless steels. [PWR]

Conference · Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1982

OSTI ID:5239598

Sieradzki, K; Isaacs, H S; Newman, R C

Stress-corrosion cracking of sensitized Type 304 steel in low temperature borated water has been observed. The probable role of low levels of chloride ions or sulfur-containing ions is described, including the relationship of the phenomenon to polythionic acid cracking. The mechanism of the sulfur-induced cracking and its usefulness as a test for sensitization are outlined.

• Research Organization: Brookhaven National Lab., Upton, NY (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC02-76CH00016
• OSTI ID: 5239598
• Report Number(s): BNL-30565; CONF-820314-1; ON: DE82006846; TRN: 82-013220
• Resource Relation: Conference: National Association of Corrosion Engineers conference, Houston, TX, USA, 22 Mar 1982
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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CHROMIUM ALLOYS
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